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Impara l'olandese con un linguista italiano con 9 anni di esperienza – lezioni private chiare e su misura
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Offro lezioni private di olandese uno a uno, pensate appositamente per studenti italiani. Le zioni sono personalizzate al 100% e costruite sui tuoi obiettivi: lavoro, vita quotidiana, integrazione, esami o semplice conversazione.

Lavoriamo con un ritmo calmo e chiaro, dando molta importanza alla pronuncia, alla struttura della frase and alla comprensione reale della lingua, non solo alla memorizzazione.

Cosa puoi aspettarti:
– Lezioni private individuali (1 a 1)
– Spiegazioni in italiano, senza confusione
– Percorso su misura in base al tuo livello e ai tuoi obiettivi
– Attenzione speciale alle difficoltà tipiche degli italiani
– Lezioni online, bottlesibili negli orari

Scrivimi indicando il tuo livello e cosa vorresti ottenere. Costs in order to ensure efficient and realistic results by doing so.
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Hi! Mi chiamo Alessandro. Ho 33 anni, vivo a Leiden and sono originario di Milano. Sono un linguista, formato all'Università di Leiden, e insegno lingue da 9 anni. Conosco molto bene le difficoltà specifiche degli italiani che imparano l'olandese e so come siegarle in modo semplice, logico and sensza stress. Amo la musica, la storia ei libri, e credo che una lingua si impari davvero solo quando la si capisce a fondo.
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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
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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.
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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.
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