Meet the staff

Ben Pinsent

I have been a member of the ELC team for 6 years. Originally from Liverpool, I moved to Portugal in 2018 and qualified at International House in Lisbon, having previously worked in academia. In my years of teaching, I’ve developed a real passion for working with students at all levels, from A1 beginners to exam candidates, and helping them make progress towards their personal goals. I love football, music and listening to podcasts. When I'm not in ELC, you can usually find me riding my bike, walking my dog or in the playground with my daughter."