Ben Doyle

Hello, my name is Ben.

I am an English and Philosophy graduate (2:1) from the University of Leeds. During my time at university, I completed a study abroad year in Murcia, during which I learnt Spanish. Whilst learning Spanish, I began to understand the challenges of speaking and understanding a second language. My own difficulty in understanding Spanish, combined with the fact that I had many friends who spoke English as a second language, meant that I was forced to learn how to become a better, clearer communicator. With this in mind, my lessons will not only focus on how to clearly and effectively communicate in English, but will also teach how to understand spoken English. For example, as well as having lessons focusing on grammar, we will also watch and listen to media in English, such as clips from films and TV series. I will then ask questions about what has happened in the clip, so the student improves both their communication and listening skills in English.

Whilst I will try to conduct the whole lesson in English, I also have a conversational level in Spanish. If at any point a Spanish speaking student may have problems with what they are learning, I have no issue with briefly switching to Spanish if the student feels as though this would aid them in their learning.

I am available for lessons at any time for a wide range of abilities: from beginner English all the way to advanced conversational classes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks for reading :)