Two clear pathways guided by Ben — a British teacher in Taipei with 25+ years of experience. Sharpen your English and step abroad, or quiet the mind and step inward.
Two Pathways
Whether you're preparing to study overseas or seeking deeper presence within, each pathway offers personal guidance from someone who has walked it.
Pathway One
Open the door to international education with confident English and clear next steps.
IELTS Preparation
Targeted strategy and practice to reach the band score you need.
Private English Classes
One-to-one lessons tailored to your level, pace and goals.
Study Abroad Support
Personal guidance from application to arrival overseas.
Online & In-Person
Flexible learning from Taipei or anywhere in the world.
Pathway Two
Cultivate stillness, clarity and direction with practices grounded in everyday life.
Mindfulness Training
Practical tools to bring presence into everyday life.
Meditation
Guided practice for clarity, calm and steady focus.
Life Coaching
Clarify what matters and move toward it with confidence.
Personal Development
Gentle accountability for lasting, meaningful change.
Meet Your Guide
Ben is a British teacher based in Taipei with more than twenty-five years of experience helping students find their voice — in English, and in life.
Across two distinct but connected pathways, he brings the same warmth, patience and craft: rigorous IELTS coaching on one side, grounded mindfulness practice on the other. The aim is always the same — to help you awaken to what's possible.
Student Stories
"Ben's IELTS coaching took me from a 6.0 to a 7.5 in three months. His feedback was practical and his calm made the exam feel manageable."
Yu-Hsuan L.
Now studying in the UK
"The mindfulness sessions changed how I handle stress at work. I finally feel like I have space to breathe and choose."
Marcus T.
Engineering Manager, Taipei
"Warm, patient and genuinely invested. Ben helped me prepare for university abroad and stay grounded through the whole process."
Priya S.
Postgraduate student
Contact
Send a short note about where you are now and where you'd like to be. Ben replies personally to every enquiry.
ben@awakenpathway.com