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Dutch as a foreign language. Tailor-made approach. Online lessons tailored to your needs + PPT and audio recording in every lesson!
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Hello,

I am Katleen and my mother tongue is Dutch. I have been teaching Dutch as a foreign language since 2000. About me, my language and teaching skills:
I have a Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics, specializing in English/Spanish Translation and a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in NLP Coaching. I was born in Belgium but grew up in Amsterdam, so I am very familiar with Flemish and Dutch culture. I can teach you Dutch with a personalized approach, according to your personal and/or professional needs. You will learn to speak Dutch correctly and be able to communicate with Dutch speakers from Flanders and the Netherlands and elsewhere. Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of Dutch-speaking communities. You will see that it is very fun to learn Dutch! Types of foreign speakers I've been teaching Dutch to: business people, actors, higher and secondary education students, doctors, job seekers, you (?)...

See you soon Dutch people!
Vriendelijke groeten,
Katleen

PS: I also talk to you in French. If you want to learn Dutch online with me, please contact me via this platform.
See you soon in Dutch! I also speak Spanish! See you soon in Dutch!
Extra information
You will preferably need two screens, such as a laptop and a tablet, a laptop and a laptop, or a laptop and a PC. Make sure that the video and audio work for each of these devices. Paper or online English/Dutch and Dutch/English dictionaries (e.g., Van Dale) and online language tools (e.g., Reverso Context) are recommended. Teams lessons are taught on an individual basis. Before each online lesson, you will receive a PowerPoint presentation with a personalized lesson. After each lesson, you will receive a personalized audio recording of the lesson itself. Example of an online lesson (for an intermediate level): We will watch a short video (with Dutch subtitles) on a relevant topic, discuss vocabulary and verbs, give your opinion, improve your pronunciation, review some grammar, etc.
Students can purchase a recent and highly recommended Dutch workbook and text that can be used during online lessons. Of course, this is not mandatory, but it is essential if you plan to book more than 5 lessons. If you are interested, you can order these books online after our first lesson.
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Online from Belgium
About Me
Dedicated and qualified language & NLP coach with mother tongue Dutch. I speak Dutch, French, English, Spanish, some German, Italian e também falo português com um sotaque brasileiro!

Frequent voice repetition via free personalized audio recordings will help you to get more confident and speak more fluently!
Education
Master in Applied Linguistics, specialized in Translation Spanish/English (2003). Teaching Degree (SLO) since 2014. Corporate and (online) private language coach in Belgium since 2000. Diploma of NLP coach since 2021.
Experience / Qualifications
I have been teaching Dutch to different kinds of foreign speakers, for example, business people, higher education and secondary school students, factory workers, actors, doctors, etc...
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
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
French
English
Spanish
Skills
Dutch for adults
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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04-08
08-12
12-16
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20-24
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