Certified language teacher with over a decade of experience in teaching Dutch as a foreign language.
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
Flemish
Native
English
French
German
Arabic
Certified language teacher with over a decade of experience in teaching Dutch as a foreign language.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From BelgiumLiving in Vienna, Austria (03:24 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 18, 2024
Interest topicTravelScienceFoodMusicArt
I'm a language enthusiast in every sense of the word. I love learning new languages, but I also love teaching them. I truly believe that speaking a new language helps you to better understand yourself, others and the world we live in.
I'm a native Dutch speaker from Belgium, currently living in Vienna. I love exploring new book and music stores and I'm always looking for the best cup of coffee!
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Me as a Teacher
I'm an experienced language teacher specialising in teaching Dutch as a foreign language. I use tried and tested methods to help you feel confident right from the start.
In my career, which spans well over a decade, I have helped dozens of students either learn Dutch from scratch or reach a higher level of proficiency.
My lessons & teaching style
My approach focuses on interaction and communication. I believe in teaching languages in an environment that mimics the real world, so you can start using what you've learned right away.
I have a relaxed attitude, but I am firm on quality. I believe that one of the most underestimated qualities of a teacher is the ability to really listen to their students. This helps me to identify your specific needs so that I can help you grow as a language learner.
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Rating
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Students
305
Lessons
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Attendance
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5.0
Rating
40
Students
305
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Dutch Lessons
Trial Lesson
21 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Conversational Dutch and Flemish
A2 - C2Conversation Practice243 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Dutch and Flemish for beginners (A1 / ZERO beginners)
A1 - A2Conversation Practice41 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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Quiz (18)
22 Reviews
Kim Hansen
7 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simon is excellent! Highly recommend booking a lesson with him.
May 24, 2024
Hayeon
19 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
If you're looking for a casual conversation class as an intermediate-level student, you landed on the right profile! He's a real professional and patient teacher who stays calm when you don't even know what you just said in Dutch/Flemish. And that helps me try things out, make more mistakes, and learn from them. I definitely recommend Simon's class very much!
Mar 27, 2024
Christian
18 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simon is a teacher by trade and it shows. He is patient, kind and encouraging but, as any teacher should, he listens carefully to what you say, identifying problems and providing excellent feedback. He completely understands the structure of his own language and is able to explain clearly why something is the way it is. He is also funny and interesting in his own right, so you are unlikely to run out of conversation! I can't recommend Simon's lessons enough.
Feb 28, 2024
James Petrie
2 Dutch lessons
Excellent lesson as always with Simon
Jun 24, 2024
tcrichton9
3 Dutch lessons
Simon is heel vriendelijk en creeert een relaxte sfeer waardoor je je comfortabel voelt om Nederlands te spreken zonder oordeel. Hij geeft goede feedback om je fouten te herkennen en geeft suggesties op een manier dat je helpt om hun te onthouden en implementeren.
Simon is very friendly and creates a laidback environment that makes you feel comfortable speaking Dutch without judgement. He gives good feedback to help you recognise your mistakes and gives suggestions in a way that helps you remember and implement them.
May 31, 2024
James Petrie
2 Dutch lessons
The lesson was a trial lesson so questions 3 and 4 not applicable. Simon was a great teacher and was very engaging and very communicative, asking what I hoped to get out of lessons with him and my background. Very good lesson and a great teacher