Dutch teacher Saief

Saief

Community Tutor
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Other
Experienced Practical Dutch tutor focused on building confidence in speaking and writing skills.
From SurinameLiving in Paramaribo, Suriname (16:27 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 27, 2022
InterestsGamingArtMarketingMusicFilms & TV Series
Hello, I'm Saief. And I'm a Dutch teacher here on italki! I come from Suriname, a country located in South America. Suriname was a colony of the Netherlands from 1667 to 1975. And because we were a colony of the Netherlands, Dutch is our mother tongue in Suriname. So my mother tongue is Dutch, because English is taught here at school. I am also awkward in English because my parents are from the neighboring country of Guyana, where their native language is English. I have been teaching Dutch here on italki for more than two years, while I am also working on my bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. So my hobbies have a lot to do with the electronic world and music.
5.0
Rating
218
Students
1732
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Dutch Lessons

Trial Lesson
73 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Dutch for Beginners Lessons A1-B2 (Packages with 4%, 5% and 8% off!)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

1,086 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 9% off
Dutch Conversation Lessons A1-C2 (Packages with 4%, 5% and 8% off!)
A1 -  C2

Conversation

378 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 9% off

Availability

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110 Reviews

Student Hsuan
Hsuan
57 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Saief is an outstanding tutor. Thanks to his dedicated support, I was able to successfully pass the Dutch A2 exams. He is not only kind and intelligent but also consistently goes the extra mile to find the most effective methods to help students prepare for their tests. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to improve their Dutch language skills.
Oct 24, 2023
Student Rodrigo
Rodrigo
64 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
This has been my first time taking Dutch classes, and I'm happy with what I've learned so far. Saief has always patient with me even when I mix up languages and he has also encouraged me to keep practicing, which I really appreciate. I've also learnt a lot about Surinam along the way!
Mar 30, 2023
Student Anna
Anna
3 Dutch lessons
Saief's lesson was so clear & very useful! It was just what I needed :) Bedankt!
Jun 18, 2025
Student Amy-Amy
Amy-Amy
37 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
I recommend Saief as a teacher and I encourage more people to learn Dutch. ☺️📚 Saief is professional, serious and funny and humorous at the same time and these characteristics of a tuturor are very important when connecting to a student. 11/10 totally recommend
Oct 21, 2023
Student Hary
Hary
9 Dutch lessons
Great teacher and friendly, kind attitude. Great environment to learn.
Jun 18, 2025
Student Flavia
Flavia
20 Dutch lessons
I really enjoy learning Dutch with my teacher. He is very patient and takes the time to explain everything in detail. We often work on texts, which helps me expand my vocabulary and feel more confident when speaking. He always explains things clearly and creates a relaxed, fun and supportive atmosphere. I feel like I’m making a lot of progress thanks to his guidance. Highly recommended!
May 19, 2025
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