TPRS/CI Pioneer & Educational Innovator
Ben Slavic
Transforming language education worldwide through comprehensible input for nearly two decades
19
Years
Training
40
Years
TEACHING
10
Books
WRITTEN
1000s
TEACHERS
TRAINED
ABOUT BEN
A Career Built On Innovation
Ben Slavic is one of the most influential voices in comprehensible input (CI) language instruction, with nearly two decades of experience training teachers worldwide.
From Classroom to Global Impact
With 40 years of classroom teaching experience, Ben doesn’t just talk about what works—he’s lived it. Since 2006, he has helped thousands of educators transform their classrooms through TPRS and CI methodologies.
His innovations have reshaped how language teachers approach instruction. He created the Star method for high school CI teaching, invented One Word Images (OWI’s), and developed the Word Chunk Team game—all tools that have become staples in CI classrooms around the globe.
Why Teachers Trust Ben
Ben Slavic brings authenticity, practical wisdom, and proven results. His four decades in the classroom mean he understands the daily realities teachers face.
His training doesn’t offer theory divorced from practice—it delivers strategies that work Monday morning. Whether you’re new to CI or looking to deepen your practice, Ben’s expertise can help you create the engaging, effective language classroom your students deserve.
PUBLICATIONS
Essential Resources for CI Teachers
Comprehensive books that guide teachers through practical implementation of CI principles with classroom-tested strategies.
Core Curriculum
The Triangle
Elementary through high school instruction. Prerequisite for Square and Star curricula
support materials
Posters
Seven posters explaining TPRS/CI to students, administrators, and parents
Core Curriculum
The Square
Middle school TPRS/CI language instruction framework
professional development
The Big CI Book
Bestselling comprehensive guide to comprehensible input methodology
Core Curriculum
Star 1 & 2
High school TPRS/CI language instruction methodology and curriculum guide
professional development
TPRS In A Year!
Year-long implementation guide for teachers new to TPRS
JOURNEY
Four Decades of Impact
1980’s – 2020’s
Classroom teaching, developing CI methodologies, and helping teachings through books and training.
2006
Began training teachers in TPRS/CI methodology, launching a global movement
2007 – Present
Published 10 influential books on TPRS/CI instruction, including the new 2026 release, The Triangle
2015-2016
Taught at the American Embassy School in India, bringing CI methodology to international education
Innovation
The creator of One Word Images (OWI’s), Word Chunk Team Game (WCTG), and the Star Method – tools now used in CI classrooms worldwide
2026
New book “The Triangle”, new training community “OWI World”, and the upcoming OWI CI Training at Taft High School in Chicago (June 2026)
GLOBAL IMPACT