{"id":25,"date":"2025-09-12T18:21:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-12-21T16:33:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T16:33:40","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/zh\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Brian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-aspect-ratio wp-duotone-unset-1\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;grid-template-columns:auto 41%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-ast-global-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-37a2772e5bfcd884e5a2eb6c562a2769 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:37px;border-top-right-radius:37px;border-bottom-left-radius:37px;border-bottom-right-radius:37px\">Brian Joseph Miller<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>25 years of Teaching Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For over two decades, I\u2019ve empowered learners across continents to master <strong>English, Business English, Academic Writing, and Test Preparation<\/strong>. My teaching career has spanned Canada and Asia, impacting students both in-person and online. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/self-portrait-B-and-W-1-977x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-802 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/self-portrait-B-and-W-1-977x1024.gif 977w, https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/self-portrait-B-and-W-1-286x300.gif 286w, https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/self-portrait-B-and-W-1-768x805.gif 768w, https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/self-portrait-B-and-W-1-1465x1536.gif 1465w, https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/self-portrait-B-and-W-1-1953x2048.gif 1953w, https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/self-portrait-B-and-W-1-11x12.gif 11w, https:\/\/bilinguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/self-portrait-B-and-W-1-600x629.gif 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1af634dcbcf74828c2525d19a8729a9a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>My Qualifications Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>M.A. in TESL\/TEFL (Distinction)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 University of Birmingham, UK<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Extensive ESL &amp; Business English Experience<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 from university students and professionals to working adults<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Curriculum Design<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Developed functional English and academic writing courses tailored for real-world success<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Test Preparation Specialist<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Proven results supporting students with IELTS, TOEFL, and other academic exams<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 has-ast-global-color-3-color has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-15f04c57c60a64bb329a83b8b3fbeda7 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>I am passionate about helping learners build real communicative skills, academic confidence, and the mindset to thrive in a changing world. Whether you\u2019re preparing for a key exam, advancing your business English, or mastering digital learning tools, my approach is practical, supportive, and results-driven.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Teaching Philosophy<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-3-color has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fe916ae533a86104f105c43fba23a748 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>What makes my lessons different? I focus on helping students not only absorb knowledge but also develop the confidence to ask questions, solve problems, and communicate their ideas clearly in any context.<br>I use modern, real-world materials, flexible digital tools, and proven instructional strategies\u2014always tailored to your specific goals.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What My Students Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-3-color\">\u201cBrian\u2019s lessons helped me achieve the IELTS score I needed to study at my dream university!\u201d<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test Guru- IELTS Course<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-3-color\">\u201cThe AI KNOW course opened my eyes to new opportunities in school and work. 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