Our Team

Meet the BEVN Team.

At BEVN, we’re more than instructors — we’re a tight-knit team of educators, professionals, and support staff united by a shared commitment to quality training. With backgrounds in business, education, psychology, and client service, our team brings together years of combined experience to create a learning environment that’s practical, supportive, and effective.

What drives us is simple: a genuine passion for helping people grow through language. Whether in the classroom or behind the scenes, we work together to ensure every learner receives thoughtful guidance, engaging lessons, and real-world results.

Christopher Taljaard

Founder & Lead Instructor

Certified TEFL educator with a background in marketing and over 13 years of international communication experience. Specializes in practical, industry-focused English training.

Christopher Taljaard

Founder & Lead Instructor

Christopher is a certified TEFL educator, qualified Marketing Manager, and Google-certified Agile Project Manager with over 8 years of experience training professionals in business English. Before founding BEVN, he worked across Asia and Europe, delivering targeted language training to teams in tech, hospitality, logistics, and HR. His teaching combines real-world business scenarios with practical language skills, helping learners improve their communication in meetings, emails, interviews, and customer interactions. Christopher has worked with everyone from junior staff to department leads, always focusing on clear, confident English for the workplace. With a strong foundation in both education and professional communication, Christopher brings modern, results-driven training to Vietnam’s growing workforce.

Email:chris@bevn.org

Anna Poghosyan

Business English Instructor

MBA graduate and TEFL-certified with 6+ years’ experience. Focuses on clear, confident English for international workplace communication.

Anna Poghosyan

Business English Instructor

With an MBA and over 6 years of English teaching experience, Anna brings a strong understanding of both business and education to the classroom. Her TEFL certification and professional background allow her to design lessons that are practical, engaging, and relevant to today’s global workplace. She specializes in helping professionals improve their communication in meetings, interviews, presentations, and team collaboration. Her approach focuses on building fluency, confidence, and cross-cultural awareness — key skills for working in diverse international environments. Whether supporting individuals or corporate teams, Anna tailors her training to meet the specific needs of each learner, ensuring they gain real-world English skills they can use immediately.

Email:anna@bevn.org

Carli Van Zijl

Online Instructor

PGCE-qualified with a Psychology degree and 7 years of teaching experience. Focuses on learner confidence and practical communication skills.

Carli Van Zijl

Online Instructor

With a degree in Psychology and a PGCE, Carli brings over 7 years of teaching experience to the BEVN team. Her background gives her a strong understanding of how adults learn and how to support their growth in both language and confidence. Carli leads our online class program, ensuring a high-quality learning experience that mirrors the engagement and practicality of our in-person training. Her teaching style is supportive, structured, and designed to help learners apply English in real workplace scenarios. She specializes in building communication skills through learner-focused instruction — making every session practical, relevant, and confidence-building.

Email:carli@bevn.org

Trần Công Tâm

Client Service Manager

Holds a Bachelor’s in English from UEF. Oversees client communication, scheduling, and support with a strong focus on service and professionalism.

Trần Công Tâm

Client Service Manager

With a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Economics and Finance (UEF), Tâm supports the BEVN team by helping clients get the most out of their training experience. He assists with communication, client care, and follow-up — ensuring that every course runs smoothly from start to finish. Tâm’s friendly, service-minded approach helps learners and partners feel supported and informed at every step. He plays a vital role in maintaining BEVN’s high standards of professionalism and responsiveness.

Email:tam@bevn.org