Chinese with Ben

I sometimes wish I had contacted Ben earlier. I'm increasingly realizing how targeted learning for the HSK1-3 (and probably all further levels) differs from what is needed in real life. Ben makes each lesson so practical, lively and relaxed that you almost become addicted to more. There's nothing like having someone who understands their profession!

Bēnfàng, you stand out as a vibrant, extraordinary teacher who "makes learning fun," all the while covertly practicing expert pedagogy. You have the meticulously acquired skill of reading a student, using the words that person knows to build confidence, then adding new concepts with facial gestures, hand motions, and props. Lessons with you feel like mini-celebrations! And your explanation of yin and yang with HSK 1 vocabulary was simply masterful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, expertise, and teaching gifts with us.

Really tests what you know by speaking at just the right level immediately above what you already know. Style is predominately conversation-based with feedback, similar to a real conversation. Really effective teaching method where every minute counts, enjoyed our time together.

I love Benfang's classes, they have been key to continue studying and stay motivated. I tend to forget easily the new vocabulary but, after his classes, I surprisingly remember a lot of new words. His method is amazing, the way he explains or introduces new words by relating them to others that I already know. Also using gestures and constantly encouraging me to speak. I just came back from my first trip to China and I feel very happy because I could meet new people, understand and speak much more that I thought! 谢谢 Benfang!

Ben Fang is fantastic! He pushes you to expand your vocabulary just beyond what you know in a naturally conversational way and then reviews with you key points afterwards. Feels like a cognitive workout in a good way, you can feel yourself learning.

I’ve completed a few more lessons with Ben老师, and there are many more to come. I’m writing this after watching a Chinese documentary, and once again, I was nearly blown away by the realization of how important the vocabulary and grammar structures we’re using in our classes are, especially when creating stories. The path to fluency is a long one, and even though I still feel like a beginner, I’m not in a hurry. I’m just enjoying the process and the small steps of improvement. Thank you again, Ben, for your endless patience and kindness, and for pushing me beyond my limits.