My name is James, the lead English teacher and founder of Big Ben British-Polish Bilingual Preschool. With over a decade of experience as an early years, TOEFL-certified preschool English teacher, I have worked in diverse countries and environments. My expertise encompasses a variety of educational methodologies, including the Montessori Method, the Reggio Emilia Approach, experiential learning, and nature-based education in forest school settings. Throughout my teaching journey, I have encountered numerous students with excellent English skills who face challenges in overcoming mental blocks and nervousness in speaking. Together with a dedicated team of educators, my focus is on nurturing children's ability to express themselves freely and confidently, helping them overcome any speaking anxieties. We strive to create a welcoming and secure learning atmosphere where every child feels safe and encouraged.

As a parent of a trilingual child, I understand the challenges that children face in a foreign language environment. This personal insight inspired me to develop my unique teaching methodology, designed to help children overcome their anxiety about speaking and to communicate effortlessly. Under our guidance, a child with no prior knowledge of English can achieve a level of proficiency akin to that of a native speaker by the time they graduate.