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Learn Dutch 🇳🇱 as a second language for beginners to advanced learners
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From 60 € /h
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In my language classes I focus mainly on conversational skills and practicing essential vocabulary for the level you wish to achieve.

I offer the following services:
- Dutch classes from level A1 to C1
- Pronunciation
- Accent modification
Extra information
Lesson materials are not included. Depending on your budget I can recommend lesson materials.
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  • Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
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About Me
I'm a speech therapist born and raised on the beautiful island of Curaçao. I'm currently living in The Netherlands where I work as a speech therapist and a teacher of Dutch as a second language. I also love to learn languages and can speak 4 languages fluently.
Education
- 2016 Bachelors in Speech Therapy at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in Zwolle

-2017 Post Bachelors course Teacher of Dutch as a second language at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Experience / Qualifications
- 2018-2020: Teacher of Dutch as a second language at Roc van Twente.
- 2020-now: Teacher of Dutch as a second language at/ business owner of The Speech Studio
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
English
Spanish
Skills
Dutch for adults
Reviews
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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