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English and Dutch lessons for children and adults
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From 27.36 Fr /h
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Are you looking for someone who can give Dutch or English extra lessons to your child? Then I am someone with pleasure! I have been teaching passionate English and Dutch to students between 5 and 16 years old for 6 years. It gives me satisfaction to see how my students grow and learn to master the language thanks to a tailor-made collaboration.
I have both my Masters in Communication Sciences and my C2 Upper Advanced level English diploma.
Teaching is something I do purely as a job because working with children makes me happy.
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  • Around Brussels, Belgium
About Me
- I believe that each child has his / her own way of learning and for me it's always a pleasure to find out which way it is and how to be to most of help for them so they can improve their skills.
- Method: tailor-made and playful for children.
- Teaching people something makes me happy.
- I currently have three students to whom I teach English, beginners French and Dutch.
Education
Bachelor of Communication Sciences - Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Masters in Communication Studies - Free University of Brussels
C2 Upper Advanced Level - English - Cambridge
Experience / Qualifications
Already six years of experience teaching Dutch, English and homework guidance.
Dutch is my native language and I have obtained the necessary diplomas for English.
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
Dutch
English
French
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
School
Dutch for adults
School
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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