Trinity English Academy Antofagasta

Our Story Trinity English Academy (TEA) is an English language school based in Antofagasta, Chile, specializing in courses designed for professionals who use English for work or international travel. Founded and directed by Terence O'Mahony, the academy operates with a strong focus on the corporate and mining sectors prevalent in the Antofagasta region. TEA distinguishes itself by employing native English-speaking instructors from the United States, Ireland, Canada, and the United Kingdom, alongside Chilean-born fully bilingual teachers. The academy serves major national and international companies across Chile, offering both individual private classes and comprehensive corporate training agreements. Its mission centers on delivering practical, profession-oriented language training that adapts to the demanding schedules of working adults. Programs & Trainings Private Classes (Clases Particulares), One-to-one instruction for individual clients, including professionals from major companies such as BHP, Minera Escondida, Glencore, Codelco, Compañía Minera Zaldivar, Komatsu, and Aguas Antofagasta. Corporate Agreements (Convenios con Empresas), Extended training contracts designed for company teams, currently active with organizations including BHP, Minera Escondida, Lomas Bayas, Altonorte, Liebherr, Enaex, Yamana Gold, and Bridgestone Tires. Beginner English (Principiante), Foundation level for students with no prior knowledge of English or for those restarting from zero; covers essential survival language and basic structures. Basic English (Básico), Elementary level targeting students who already know the alphabet, colors, numbers, greetings, introductions, and simple sentences; builds foundational communication skills. Intermediate / Advanced English (Intermedio / Avanzado), For learners capable of holding fluid conversations, reading and comprehending texts such as magazines, books, and articles, and possessing solid grammar knowledge. Business English, Specialized professional training focusing on conversation, video conferences, presentations, and reading technical reports; uses industry-specific technical vocabulary tailored to corporate environments. TOEFL / IELTS Exam Preparation, Intensive preparation program led by experts to help students achieve the scores required for university admission and study abroad programs. Study Abroad Programs (Cursos en el Extranjero), Full-time or part-time English courses organized in partnership with academies in the United States (New York, Boston, Las Vegas, Phoenix), England (London), Scotland (Glasgow), Denmark (Copenhagen), and Ireland (Cork, Dublin, Belfast); includes accommodation arrangements. Translation Services (Traducciones), Bilingual translation of presentations, technical documents, and business materials between Spanish and English, with an express 24-hour service available for urgent requests. Specialties Business and Corporate English for the mining and industrial sectors Professional conversation and presentation skills Video conference and meeting facilitation in English Technical report reading and business writing International exam preparation (TOEFL and IELTS) English immersion programs abroad in multiple English-speaking countries Professional translation and localization services (Spanish English) Methods & Approach TEA employs a highly flexible and student-centered methodology where classes are designed around the specific communication needs, meeting schedules, and presentation requirements of each learner. The approach emphasizes speaking English without embarrassment through simple, clear instruction adapted to the student's current level and professional objectives. Instructors act as empathetic tutors who adapt class content and pace to individual schedules and learning needs, ensuring that lessons remain relevant to real-world workplace scenarios. The pedagogical style combines practical conversation, technical vocabulary building, and contextual grammar usage rather than rigid academic curricula. Who It's For The academy primarily serves working professionals and corporate teams in Chile who require English for career advancement, international travel, or daily business operations. Its client base includes employees, managers, and executives from leading mining companies (BHP, Escondida, Glencore, Codelco, Zaldivar, Lomas Bayas, Yamana Gold), engineering and equipment firms (Komatsu, Liebherr, Bridgestone), and utilities (Aguas Antofagasta, SQM, Ultraport, Albemarle). Programs cater to absolute beginners, basic-level restarters, intermediate speakers seeking fluency, advanced learners refining technical skills, and students aiming to pass TOEFL or IELTS for overseas study. Translation services are available to companies and individuals needing rapid, professional bilingual document conversion. Facilities & Practical Info Classes are delivered in-person in Antofagasta or online, providing nationwide accessibility for corporate clients across Chile. The academy offers a free initial evaluation to assess level and needs. Operating hours are Monday through Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00. Payments can be processed online via Webpay. Location Address: Av. Jaime Guzmán Errázuriz 04200, Depto 303, 1272044 Antofagasta, Chile Hours: Monday to Saturday, 08:00-20:00 The "+" Native-speaking faculty from the USA, Ireland, Canada, and the UK, supplemented by fully bilingual Chilean instructors Fully adaptable class schedules with both online and face-to-face delivery modes Customized lesson content aligned to professional communication needs, meetings, and presentations Strong track record with top-tier mining and corporate clients in the Antofagasta region and across Chile Free level evaluation and straightforward online payment system via Webpay 24-hour express translation service for urgent business and technical documents