English lessons for speakers of other languages by CELTA qualified native speaker

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I offer online or face-to-face English lessons to non-native speakers. I work with the student to identify learning objectives and any areas of weakness and tailor the lesson accordingly. Areas covered during the lesson include, speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar accent reduction.
I currently live in Den Haag, The Netherlands. In addition to private coaching, I also work for an online ESL company delivering English lessons to children across a range of age groups. In addition, I also work as an ESL proofreader and IELTS private tutor here in The Hague. I hold a BA (Hons) degree and have a CELTA qualification. Prior to a career in ESL English teaching, I worked in the UK national press for the Times and Financial Times newspapers. It was there I developed my proofreading and communications skills.
In my spare time, I write articles for magazines and have had feature stories published in The Telegraph magazine, The Daily Mail and a number of health magazines. I have also written two language books. The first, 'I Already Speak Speak French!' is an illustrated book for children that covers the etymology of many English words to their French origin (attached is a sample of it for your interest!). It has been translated for the French market into, 'I Already Speak English!' The second book is called, 'Learn Business English FAST!' which draws on a teaching methodology used for effective, fast learning that I used whilst teaching English for the international company, GoFluent.

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Learning resources are provided unless instructed otherwise

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Van Leeuwenstraat, Voorburg, Netherlands

Online from Netherlands

About Me

I am a kind and patient teacher and I like to look for creative ways for students to improve their language skills. I am attentive to students needs and am able to identify areas of weakness and provide the relevant coaching.
I speak French as a second language s I understand the challenges of what it can be like to learn a new language.
When I am not working, I love wide open spaces in nature for hikes and picnics, skiing and mountains and doing yoga.
I greatly enjoy travel and interacting lwith people from other cultures and countries.

Education

BA (Hons) degree in communications from Westminster University in London.
CELTA Cambridge teaching certificate from the British International School in the Netherlands

Experience / Qualifications

I have eight years experience teaching English to learners of other languages. I have worked as a top trainer for one of the world's leading language companies and coached executives and employees from companies such as BNP Paribas, Gucci, Fiat, La Poste, and BMW. I also help children improve their English skills for their school curriculum and those preparing for University, either as a BA undergraduate or postgraduate applying for MA studies. I provide coaching for IELTS, BULATS, PTE and Cambridge exams.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

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

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90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

English for adults

School

Grammar

Public speaking

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Marija

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My name is Marija and I've recently moved from Germany where I have been an English teacher in a private language school and Volkshochschule, and a private tutor.
I am a passionate linguist who lives the languages. I teach all levels and prepare kids and young adults for exams and help them expand their knowledge. Languages are the most beautiful thing in the world and I always try to make language closer to the student, no need for pressure and stress, everything can be learned with little bit of patience and will :) I work with individuals and groups.

Sandra

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Hello parents! My name is Sandra. I am a native English speaker from New York State. I have a USA teaching license and a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Inclusive Education (Grades K-6 and Students with Disabilities) from the State University of New York at Fredonia. My experiences include teaching at primary international schools in Belgrade, Serbia for 2 years and 3 years at international schools in The Hague, Netherlands. I have worked at two IB primary schools. Alongside teaching at international schools, I have 8 years of experience teaching English. I also have experience teaching grade 1 and 3 in elementary schools in New York State. I have taught children from 2-17 years old and adults. My students range in levels from beginners who are new to learning English, to fluent English speakers that need support or would like to further excel or maintain their fluency. Based on my experiences, I have learned to adjust my teaching style based on different students' needs, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and learning abilities.

Lessons are provided to children and teenagers. Lessons are customized to the learning needs of your child. Whether that be learning English for the first time or practicing improvement of speaking, reading, comprehension, pronunciation, listening, writing, grammar, etc. Lessons can be aimed towards learning a topic such as food, animals, sports, emotions, and more.

For children who are fluent English speakers, tutoring can be given to further excel in particular areas. Subjects that interest the student such as science, history or world topics can be incorporated into the lesson to broaden their knowledge. Support can also be provided in learning organizational skills, research, and mini projects for older children. I am available to help with studying, homework, or school projects. For online learning, I use a variety of platforms, websites, educational games, and e-books to reach the learning goals of my students. Additional homework can be provided if requested.

Depending on the students age, lesson duration is adjusted. If you are looking for lessons for siblings, please reach out to me to discuss the best schedule for your children. My aim is to create a positive and enjoyable learning environment for all my students.

I hope you can join my English lessons! Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I can provide my resume or reference letters if requested. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Henry

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I am a professional English teacher with over 8 years experience in various teaching roles. I have experience of teaching all ages from 3 up to 65+ in group classes or 1-on-1. Specific purpose teaching such as public speaking or business English also taught.

I will always make the class exciting, fun and full of laughter. I think people learn better when they are engaged and enjoying themselves. I have a wide variety of teaching materials too as I currently teach online to Chinese schoolchildren for some hours of the day. I am incredibly flexible and will have a conversation with you before the class to see what learning environment will work best for you or your child. Homework can be set too.

I have just come back to Europe after spending 3 years in South Korea as a teacher to children aged 5 - 18. Before that I worked alongside children with learning difficulties for 5 years, as a sports coach and a playground designer too. Come and have a first class and see how great it is! See you soon!

Teacher Henry

Rajaa

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Native French tutor, I offer French and English as a Foreign Language courses to all those who want to learn or improve their French/English very fast!
I have been a tutor on Apprentus for more than 5 years and have had many students of different ages and nationalities around the world online and in person in The Netherlands.
I tailor every session accordingly, specifically for customers who wish to learn French or English very fast for university exams, prepare for DELF exams/TCF or meet a family member, or for young children, even starting from age 2.
I have time available and can adapt to either way of doing sessions. Skype, Teams, zoom, at my place or yours. I am also flexible in regard to your schedules and your specificities and will be happy to make a program made to measure for you :)

Arzu

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I am a native Russian speaker and can teach Russian to English speakers. I can help you to practice grammar, speaking, pronunciation, listening, writing skills. Also can help with learning Russian from the scratch, starting with the alphabet.

During my lessons, I primarily teach my students not to be afraid to speak Russian. Before classes, I plan topics on which we can talk to expand our vocabulary, and be able to maintain a conversation on a variety of topics.

Also, classes are held in a communication format, so that students learn to understand Russian speech, to be able to ask the questions, reflect on the topic, etc.

Depending on the needs of the student, we study the fundamental grammar rules, which are most important for grammatical speech. To consolidate the material, we do various exercises and tests. Usually, these are texts with gaps that need to be filled. We also do oral exercises so that students can apply grammar rules not only in written assignments but also get used to applying them directly in their speech (which is sometimes a problem because we used to forget some rules in our spoken language).

Since Russian phonetics is quite complicated, I also select various exercises for diction, adapting them for each student (which is always a lot of fun).

I hope to see you on my lessons!

Joanna

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English is a key to some of the best universities in the world. Do you want to have the opportunity to access the top universities? Yes? Then you definitely need to speak English.
During the exam preparation course you will use real-life language, tasks and topics. This means that, in addition to developing real-life English language communication skills, you will develop a range of practical academic skills. For example, you will develop the skills to:
- give clear presentations;
- write essays with a good organizational structure and supporting conclusions;
- read quickly enough to cope with the demands of academic textbooks and grasp the main topics and ideas;
- follow lectures and ask detailed questions.

Heejin

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✅ Super tutor ✅ 4,000+ lessons ✅ Students ranging from diplomats to East Asian studies majors take lessons with me. (Read below and find out why!)

Firstly, Here are what Some of my students have to say about me :

Flora 👩: "Heejin is very good at explaining different concepts and words, and I am really enjoying learning with her! Highly recommended."
Dom 👦🏻: "Heejin is a great tutor. She is very engaging and makes learning Korean interesting. The lessons move at a good pace as she lets you try to solve problems but knows when to step in. Highly recommended."
Amir 👱🏼‍♂️: "Absolutely loved every moment of Heejin’s lessons! Her English is fantastic and easy to understand. I received material prior to our scheduled lesson time to review, which made things 10x easier and smoother. She is a patient teacher and teaches correct pronunciation. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to learn the Korean language."

Now, you might be wondering, "What's 5 secrets of her?”

1. No more boring textbooks.
No boring textbooks here!
Learning Korean with me means interactive, practical, and multimedia clips and engaging situational dialogues - which prepared by me.

2. Tailor-made lessons.
Tailored lessons for beginners to advanced learners, hobby to academic students, or business proficiency - my tailored lessons ensure both education and fun!

3. Diversity guru
I was born and raised in Korea, but have been living in 8 countries across 2 continents -The Nethenrlands, Myanmar, Gerogia Rep, Kazhastan, Malaysia, Nepal, Cambodia and Korea - is truly fascinating and unique!
I offer a perspective, explaining cultural differences that enrich your learning and overcome the culture gap!

4. Grammar-made-easy explanation by a multi-linguist tutor
No fear grammar! I speak Korean, English, Russian, and have basic Japanese and Khmer and these allow me to clarify grammar differences and provide golden tips.

5. Fun Culture class!
I teach Korean culture through TV series and movies as guides. Learning about Korea has never been this fascinating!

Plus, extra support through my SNS group ensures you're guided every step of the way on your Korean learning journey!

Are you ready to take off your jouney to learn Korean?
Click the button and let’s have fun!
(Oh, don’t forget to read the rules below!)

👉 Session rule 👈
1 The duration of each session is 50min.
2 I teach WEEKDAYS[Monday - Friday] only.
3 Cancellation policy is the same as platform rule.

Louis

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English is a language which is growing in In importance and is widely accepted as a key skill to have. As well as this, learning a new language can be one of the most fun activities you can do and I would be really happy to help you with this!
My name is Louis, I am a 23 years old and am a native English speaker. Before The Netherlands, I have lived in the UK for 16+ years; all of my school education has been in the English taught British school system. This has helped clients in particular, with children in a British school here.

I have designed my classes with the aim of building the basic skills required in holding conversations, succeeding in an English speaking environment but also teaching students who have an advanced level but require extra help (often with the technical side, for example the rules surrounding tenses and other grammatical points).

The classes are best performed on a one to one basis but I have taught small group sessions (less than 5) before.
I hope for my lessons to be fun, informative and practical.

Anne

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Hello! My name is Anne and I am 37 years old. I am originally from England, but I have lived most of my life in The Netherlands. I studied Fashion Marketing and Promotion at The London College of Fashion. I have two years of teaching experience teaching English.

Rawan

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Arabic is my mother tongue and I am graduated in English literature. I use the Mastering Arabic methodology from Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Mahmood Gaafar. This method can fit for multiple purposes, school & homework help, professional or leisure usage of the language.
I can adapt and customize the lessons depending on the need of the student.

Ahnaf

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Hi I am 21 years old and am currently a student at Leiden University doing a bachelor of sciences in environmental sustainability. I completed my A levels in Maths, Physics and Biology with grades A in Maths and Biology. I also did an AS level in Chemistry from the British School in the Netherlands.

I love science and geography and did my primary education in English and got all grade 9s in my science and geography GCSEs and a grade 8 in Maths. I have some prior tutoring experiences as well so I hope I will be able to use it all to help you get your target grades for any exam. I am able to provide lessons in any sciences, geography, English or Maths topics that are at GCSE level or below! I can also help with any subject such as Drama, Food tech or History!

Léa

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Bilingual French tutor – General & Legal French – All levels welcome

Bonjour! My name is Léa, I’m a native French speaker from Paris, and I’d be delighted to help you learn or improve your French—whether for school, work, travel, or just for the love of the language.

After studying law and working in international law, I chose to fully dedicate myself to what I truly enjoy: teaching languages. I now live in the Netherlands, where I teach both French and English to students of all ages and levels, with a personalized and friendly approach.

🧠 Whether you're a complete beginner, preparing for an exam, moving to a French-speaking country, or simply passionate about the language and culture—I’ll adapt our lessons to suit your needs, goals, and interests.
📚 I also offer lessons in legal French, perfect for law students, professionals, or anyone working with French legal terminology.

🎨 I believe language learning should be engaging and enjoyable. I like to incorporate cultural elements, pop culture, current events, and interactive conversation practice to bring the language to life.

🐾 On a more personal note, I live with my dog Rookie and cat Gus, and I love culture, lively conversations, discovering new things, and exchanging ideas.

Whether you’re looking for structured learning or casual conversation, I’d love to help you reach your French goals in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Let’s start this journey together—à très bientôt !

Lauend

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Hello there!

Do you need help with IB or IGCSE Economics, English or Politics? Are teachers just not enough? Well then, let me help you!

My name is Lauend, a student pursuing a BSc in Political Science. I am an experienced tutor specializing in IB and IGCSE Economics, English, and Politics, with a strong academic background and a student-centred teaching approach.

Having completed both IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate, I understand these curricula from the inside—not just in terms of content, but in how examiners think, how mark schemes are structured, and where students commonly lose marks. This allows me to teach strategically, with a clear focus on exam performance, conceptual understanding, and long-term academic confidence.

I already have hands-on tutoring experience with students at different ability levels, ranging from those aiming to consolidate core knowledge to high-achievers targeting top grades. Each student receives a curated learning plan, adapted to their strengths, weaknesses, pace, and academic goals. I have taught and supported IGCSE and IB DP students at schools such as the Amsterdam International Community School and the Rotterdam International Secondary School.

Through my holistic, tailor-made tutoring for each student, I can help you not only achieve higher marks in IB and IGCSE, but also (and more importantly) understand and apply these subjects in the real world, a useful skill that will become increasingly valuable throughout life.

Whether you’re aiming to boost your grades, sharpen your essays, or finally feel confident walking into exams, I’m here to help make the process clearer, calmer, and more effective.

**Academic Results**

IGCSE

Economics: A*

International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)

Total Score: 36 Points

Economics Higher Level: 6

English A: Language & Literature Higher Level: 6

Theory of Knowledge: A

Jiaying

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Are you ready to start your journey into the Chinese language and culture?

Hi, everyone! I’m a passionate Chinese tutor with 3 years of teaching experience, and I also speak English and Italian fluently. My classes are designed to be interactive, engaging, and tailored to your personal learning style.

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to improve your speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills, I will guide you step by step with clear explanations and practical examples.

Here’s how I can help you:
- HSK Exam Preparation – step-by-step practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help you pass with confidence.
- School & University Exam Support – focused lessons to review vocabulary, grammar, and test strategies so you can achieve higher grades.
- Daily Communication – improve your speaking and listening for travel, business, or everyday life in China.
- Young Learners – fun, creative lessons for children, with games, songs, and activities to build interest and a strong foundation in Chinese.
- Cultural Insights – learn the “why” behind the words: traditions, customs, and modern Chinese culture.

* No previous knowledge of Chinese is required — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.
* I provide personalized learning materials and homework to help you practice outside class.
* If you have specific goals (travel, business, exams, or cultural interest), I will adapt the lessons to meet your needs

Tom

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If you want to improve your English grammar, vocabulary, fluency and pronunciation, you might want a tutor! I am available for you, your relative or your friend online and in Den Haag. I teach adults of all levels and ages, including seniors.

I'm Tom, and I've been teaching English since 2013. Originally I'm from the south of England, and I've been happily living in the Hague since 2021. Before this I lived in Taiwan and mainland China. I speak a bunch of languages besides English, like Mandarin, Finnish, some French, and a little Japanese – and now of course I'm learning Dutch!

⭐ English for Adults of All Levels and Ages

My classes are light-hearted, relaxed and always interactive. People learn best when they’re enjoying themselves and feeling deeply interested, and that is my promise to you. I will correct your mistakes, but I will never shame or embarrass you for making them. My class is a place where people come to feel good and grow confidence.

You can decide what you want to do in our class. Tell me in advance, and I'll spend time preparing interesting materials. For example:

• conversations with feedback and corrections (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation)
• help with reading and writing
• understand and practise grammar
• learn idioms and natural language with context
• prepare you for visits abroad or conversations with foreigners
• creative activities like games

I'll teach you the differences between formal and informal phrases so that you use them in the right situations. For example, some Dutch people don't know this, but when you want to say "moeten", in English we usually don't say "must". That meaning of "must" is very formal and uncommon in modern spoken English. Instead, say "have to". In 1965, the Queen said "I must go to the lavatory". Everyone else in the 21st century said "I have to go to the toilet."

❗ Very importantly, I will also show you how to study on your own.

I know you won't be my student forever, so I want to prepare you for the future. If you hope to get good at English, it's not enough just to have a tutor once a week – the more time you put into learning English, the better and faster you'll get. I can show you how to easily make digital flashcards, write memorable notes, and use AI properly to teach you English. This way you can also keep learning after our course ends.