Learning Dutch is not just about grammar and vocabulary; it's also about understanding the culture and context. It is also about culture, directness, and how things are said. The Dutch are known for their direct way of communicating. For many international learners, this can come across as harsh, blunt, or confusing, while it is often not meant that way at all. In my language coaching, I therefore don’t only focus on the language itself, but also on how words are used in everyday life. Think of tone, context, humor, and “typically Dutch” expressions that you won’t find in a textbook. By practicing real conversations, not only does your vocabulary grow, but also your confidence in speaking and understanding the Dutch language. What do you find most challenging about communicating in Dutch?

American English language learners! How are you? Have you learned the American English short vowels and long vowels? Have you had someone from the United States judge your pronunciation of long vowels and short vowels? Do you know if you say them correctly? Did you know they are in most of our basic words? Did you know not pronouncing a short vowel correctly can completely change one of your nouns? Which can possibly make your sentence not understandable and mean something totally different than what you intended to say? Get one step closer to speaking clear and understandable English by having me help you learn American English letter sounds. It's part of our language. It's part of speaking English.

2025, It was an unusual year for most people. AI, that used to be far away from us suddenly came into our sights and quickly changed our life. I still remember the popular song called "Mojito" in 2023, its MV was filmed in Havana where was full of different kinds of colorful vintage cars. At that moment, I really liked the relaxing life style there and hoped that I could still drive my car to travel around as I get old enough. Just two years later, I changed my car and my new electric car that bought a year ago has been looking not smarter than these new cars which are controlled by anvanced AI technology. let alone my old car that I wanted to spent the rest time with it. Cars are never some valuable things in our life, they are just like smart phones provide a more convenient life for us and can be regularly replaced by new ones. Because new ones are definitely more smater than them. Besides cars, AI is able to help me finish my work well, such as writing something and making some great planning. All the things sound like that I will be replaced by AI in the future! I am so scared!

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What do you struggle with the most in regards to speaking American English with native English speakers? Is it coming up with words to say? It's pronouncing them clearly so your listener can fully understand? Is it saying enough so you don't sound limited or be able to give enough variety in your responses so you don't sound repetitive? Is it phrasal verbs? What about Idioms? What about proverbs? What about slang? Do you use them? Do you understand them? Do you know how many there are? What about your confidence? Do you second guess yourself when you speak English? Do you have a lot of 'ums' and 'uhs' when you speak American English? Do you repeat words and phrases? Do you have long pauses in between your words and phrases? Do you translate in your head before you say it? Do you depend on translating? Do you say the bare minimum which is only the few things you know how to say but if someone asks you to 'say more.' you'd have difficulty? Are you not really sure where you struggle? Have you ever had someone from the United States... a tutor or teacher really judge your speaking and give you feedback?

Is speaking more like a native English speaker from the United States a goal of yours for 2026? Do you want native English speakers from the United States to really understand you really well without the risk of misunderstand miscommunication and or assumptions? Meet Alice! Hello there! I've been an English tutor on Italki for 7 years now. Tutoring students from all around the world. Over 3,700 one on one lessons taught so far! Check out my tutor profile and book a lesson!

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