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Learn Dutch with an Italian linguist with 9 years of experience – clear and tailor-made private lessons.

From 41 € /h

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I offer private Dutch lessons, specifically designed for Italian students. The lessons are 100% personalized and tailored to your goals: work, daily life, integration, exams, or simply conversation.

We work at a calm and clear pace, with a lot of emphasis on pronunciation, sentence structure and real understanding of the language, not just on memorization.

What to expect:
– Private lessons
– Clear explanation in Italian
– A tailor-made program, tailored to your level and goals
– Special attention to the typical difficulties of Italians
– Online lessons, flexible lesson times
Let me know your level and what you want to achieve. Together we'll create an effective and realistic program to truly learn Dutch.

Extra information

Hello! My name is Alessandro. I'm 33 years old, live in Leiden, and am originally from Milan. I'm a linguist, trained at Leiden University, and have been teaching languages for nine years. I'm very familiar with the specific difficulties Italians face when learning Dutch, and I know how to explain them simply, logically, and without stress. I love music, history, and books, and I believe that you only truly master a language when you understand it thoroughly.

Location

Online from Netherlands

About Me

Ciao, ik ben Alessandro. Ik ben 33 jaar, woon in Leiden en kom oorspronkelijk uit Milaan. Ik ben taalkundige, afgestudeerd in Leiden, en geef al 9 jaar Italiaanse les. Muziek, geschiedenis en boeken spelen een grote rol in mijn leven en dat merk je ook in mijn lessen: taal is nooit los van cultuur, maar wordt altijd helder en toegankelijk uitgelegd.

Education

I studied languages and literature in Milan and completed a Research Master in Linguistics at Leiden University. My studies focused on how languages really work and how people actually learn them. This academic background allows me to explain Italian clearly, calmly, and logically—without stress, confusion, or boring theory.

Experience / Qualifications

I have over nine years of teaching experience and have helped more than 300 students learn Italian, both one-to-one and in small groups. I’m fully fluent in Dutch and English, and I tailor every lesson to the student. My focus is always clarity, confidence, and steady progress in a relaxed atmosphere.

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Dutch

Skills

Dutch

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

Learn Italian (all levels) – personalized lessons with a linguist and experienced teacher (9 years)

36 € /h

I offer online Italian lessons for all levels, from complete beginner to advanced. Lessons are structured, calm, and focused on real understanding and practical use.

What you can expect
• Practical Italian you can use immediately in conversations
• Plenty of speaking practice, with feedback on pronunciation and sentence structure
• Tailor-made materials and homework based on your goals and interests
• A clear structure so you can see progress quickly
• Online lessons of 1 to 1.5 hours, scheduled flexibly

Send me a message with your level and your goal, and I’ll create a simple learning plan that fits you.

Learn Italian in a small group (max. 5 people) – calm, clear and progress together

25 € /h

Want to learn Italian but find private lessons too intense or expensive? Then this course in a small, regular group is perfect for you. You'll learn alongside others in a calm and structured way, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

The group consists of a maximum of 5 participants. This means it's personal enough to make real progress, but also enjoyable and motivating.

What to expect
Fixed curriculum with clear objectives
Lessons on fixed days and times
Quiet pace, everything clearly explained
Much attention to speaking and understanding
Given by a linguist (Leiden) with 9 years of experience

Send me a message with your level and your goal and I'll create a simple plan that suits you.

Marcelo

4.84

(44)

A qualified language coach with 25 years of experience offers intensive Dutch lessons in a small class or online.

I give many Dutch NT2 lessons to expats and in preparation for an integration exam.
Specialized in guiding for the State Exam I and II. Special exam coach.

In January 2025 I will also start with groups again. We have a great classroom in the center of Rotterdam, near metro station Beurs, lessons with small homogeneous groups (little difference in level).

We mainly go for quality and not just running a lesson. I am really involved in the progress of the student. In addition to teaching, I want to do everything to really motivate students to take the next step. That is my strength!

You can also choose the online lesson package with Whereby, Teams or Zoom in a comfortable way. Online classes are one-on-one or maximum one-on-two, for better results.

My English is fluent, as well as Portuguese and Spanish. I understand the difficulties of overcoming barriers for Latin languages and for expats in general, as I have also been an expat.

Online lessons last 75 minutes once a week for 10 weeks to reach a higher level.

This is the normal speed. Including exam training (A-2 or Staatsexamen) and exam at the end.

Intensive training ? That can also be done in five to ten full days, I am used to giving these very intensive trainings to CEOs or managers who want it faster and more intensive ... all lessons within 3 or 4 weeks. Based on the European system A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2 and C-1

As soon as students want to further improve their knowledge of Dutch, I always advise and coach them to take the State Exam I or II, the only formal Certificate in this country, recognized by employers and universities.

I will try to switch to conversation after a few lessons, to put your knowledge into practice as soon as possible. Don't get too caught up in the grammar.

Teaching is my ultimate passion and even after 25 years it feels like the first time and students always feel inspired to overcome the obstacles.

I also teach you about Dutch social culture, which is intertwined in the course and is strongly related to the language.

Marcel

4.84

(44)

I use several methods which are specially conceived to teach Dutch to people who have a different mother tongue. I really like to use methods out of the ordinary like role games or methods with which you learn while playing. All these adapted to the student's situation of course. As I learned myself a couple of other languages, it is easy for me to detect difficulties a student can encounter and adapt the way of learning. I can teach in English, French, German and Russian.

Catharina

4.84

(44)

Each class is tailored to the individual's requirements and/or needs. Want to improve career opportunities; learn or improve business Dutch, which will be the focus of each class.

For those already are familiar with Dutch; expanding existing knowledge together with a deeper cultural understanding and insight.

All students will be provided lesson schedules in advance for their review (time permitting).

The main focus is on total immersion in a fun and comprehensible way, without omitting important aspects such as grammar, etc.

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Chevaan:
Catherina is without a doubt THE best tutor we know. She is exceptionally committed and is always looking to inspire her students. She has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to help our son with his German. She provides excellent study material, engaging homework and follows up to ensure that her students have really grasped the subject matter.

Brian:
Catharina has been teaching our 11 year old daughter for the past few months and we are very impressed with her excellent progress in this short space of time.
Catharina has developed a very good rapport with our daughter and is patient and knowledgeable. Our daughter always looks forward to her next lesson and even hands in her homework on time! We would highly recommend Catharina to anyone who would like to learn a new language.

Afeisha:
Very professional, friendly and informative. I feel like Catharina will help me to reach where I need to. She doesn't just teach from the book, she teaches in a way that will allow you to blend in with ease. I am excited to learn more from her.

Egle:
Great tutor! Catharina adapts lessons to ones needs, gives very clear explanations and most importantly works on the pronunciation of the language. With every lesson she provides lesson material.

Pieter

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Who is this for?

Beginners

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What do you get?
-Certified teacher
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-Experienced and passionate tutor with over 5 years of experience in online teaching

I have already helped many students pass their exams successfully and prepare for various language goals (references available upon request).

Contact me today for more information or to schedule a session. I’ll make sure you learn a new language with confidence and enjoyment, or improve your current knowledge with guaranteed results.

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I also speak French and German.
I am reserved and flexible with my time.

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