Hi, I'm Ben š
Welcome to my little corner of the internet.I'm a coach and educator. I also write the Seeking Wisdom newsletter, where I share ideas on how to live a better, wiser life.
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Here are the things I can help you with.
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Who am I?
Read more about who I am and what I've done.
About me āļø
I'm a coach and educator based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Previously, I've worked as a high-school Geography teacher, as a Product Manager in the start-up and mobile-games industries, and I used to own a stop-motion animation studio called Ant House Studio.Read more about my previous experiences here:
I'm Belgian-British and I grew up in Brussels, Belgium. Since then, I've lived in 5 different countries and I speak 4.5 different languages.I love to travel, to hike, to garden, to draw, to read.You can read more about me over on my blog, Seeking Wisdom.
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Coaching š§
Facing a tough decision? Stuck in a transition, or want to make a change?Iām offering you a free discovery session to explore it together.No pressure ā just a conversation to support you.If you're curious, go ahead and book our session whenever it suits you best.
š° Pricing
Discovery Session
Free
I offer you an entirely free discovery session.This is an non-committal 30-60 minute video call for us to get to know each other a little better.If there's a fit, great! If not, no worries.
Regular sessions
ā¬30 per hour
Do you feel we're a fit and can successfully work together? Great!Write to me about when you want to meet and how often. I'll then get back to you with what I propose.I'm looking forward to doing good things together!
Why might I be the right person to support you at this time on your journey?
Still have unanswered questions?Feel free to write me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
š¬š§ English Through Fun!
I'm offering an English language immersive after school program for children (aged 6 to 12) in Ljubljana.This group program (up to 3-4 students per group) is designed to take place 1x per week, with each session lasting 1.5 hours.The goal is to make English language acquisition a passive effect of having fun!
š About
What does this program include?The goal of this program is to encourage your child to speak English through informal activities, which are conducted entirely in English.With that in mind, we:
ā¢ Spend time outside
ā¢ Play games
ā¢ Go for walks
ā¢ Do arts and crafts
ā¢ Read & listen to stories
What does this look like in practice?1. The walk & talk
ā¢ I pick up your child from the agreed location (together with the other children in their group).
ā¢ During the walk to the day's location, the children are encouraged to talk about their day in English.
ā¢ I introduce new vocabulary related to things we see on the way.2. The immersive activity
ā¢ We arrive at the day's location (depending on the weather: at a local park or at the city library).
ā¢ We read-aloud an English children's book and talk about the story.
ā¢ We create something based on a chosen theme (I give all instructions and help in English).
ā¢ We play games that reinforce vocabulary and listening skills in a playful context.3. The wrap-up
ā¢ We finish with a quick review of what was learned.
ā¢ The children are given the opportunity to share what they enjoyed most.
ā¢ I drop-off your child at the agreed location.
š° Pricing
If you're child is new to this program, I invite you to one free trial session, no strings attached.Want to continue? You can then choose one of the two payment options below.
Paid monthly
ā¬15/session
Take advantage of a monthly lower price!For ā¬60 per month, you get a 1.5 hour session every week for 4 weeks.
Paid per session
ā¬20/session
If you'd rather pay by session, that works too!You get the same service but with the added benefit of not committing to a whole month.
šÆ Why?
š¤ø Learn by doingMy extensive experience as an educator has convinced me of the importance of an immersive, playful and supportive environment to successful learning.Learning needs relaxation, curiosity and openness.It's fundamentally about play.That's why I've designed this program to not be formal, classroom based, but rather to offer an immersive language exposure in a supervised, safe and supportive environment.š«¶ Supporting parentsAs a parent for two young children myself, I fully understand the difficulties of juggling work commitments with child activities.For that reason, I've decided to offer a pick-up and drop off service as a way of supporting you.
š Interested?
Would you like to get to know me a little better?No problem! Letās meet or have a short call and see if we're a fit.Please choose an discovery call via the link below. š
āFAQs
š§ Who is this for?
This program is designed for children aged 6ā12 who are complete beginners or who wish to improve their level of English.It is about giving them the confidence to talk and listen.
š When does this take place & how often?
Twice a week, after school. This includes:
ā¢ Pick-up from the agreed locationl (for example, their school)
ā¢ One hour of activities in English (outdoors, weather permitting)
ā¢ Drop-off at agreed location (for example, your home)
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Whatās included this this package?
ā¢ Pick-up and drop-off at agreed locations
ā¢ Creative activities (arts, games, movement, storytelling)
ā¢ Full English immersion (natural learning through fun)
ā¢ Support with confidence, vocabulary, speaking & listening
ā¢ All materials included
š What's my Payment & Policy like?
ā¢ Monthly payments due at the start of each month
ā¢ Monthly paid sessions are (within reason and prior agreement, and with the exception of Slovene public holidays) not transferable.
ā¢ Cancellations for single sessions must be made at least 24 hours in advance
ā¢ If you are not 100% satisfied in this service, I will refund you the pro rated amount, no questions asked.
Still have unanswered questions?Feel free to write me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Write to me.
Still have unanswered questions?Feel free to write to me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.Thanks!
Ben