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
Resume
From BelgiumLiving in Vienna, Austria (10:53 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 18, 2024
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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.
Certificates
Academic Teacher Education in Languages - Vrije Universiteit Brussel - 2017
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
49
Students
405
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
5.0
Rating
49
Students
405
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Dutch Lessons
Trial Lesson
25 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Conversational Dutch and Flemish
A2 - C2Conversation322 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Dutch and Flemish for beginners (A1 / ZERO beginners)
A1 - A2Conversation57 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
NEW: Dutch and Flemish for Academic Purposes
B2 - C1Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
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Quiz (22)
25 Reviews
Agathe
11 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simon is very good at putting the student at ease to speak, including on more technical and advanced topics. He also has an in-depth knowledge of the Dutch language that will be of interest to anyone wanting to go further in their study of the language.
Sep 3, 2024
Hayeon
23 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
Gosia
4 Dutch lessons
Ik vind de lessen met Simon heel plezierig en informatief. Hij heeft een goede methodologie en leert mij relevante dingen voor mijn aankomende examen.
Sep 16, 2024
Michaël
2 Dutch lessons
Preparation for a job interview
Simon is very professional and comes highly prepared for the lesson.