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Alex Maddison
English
Native
Dutch

From United Kingdom

Living in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

CELTA certified Dutch and English tutor, here to guide you to fluency! Hi! I'm Alex, a 27 year old language teacher from England. I'm deeply passionate about the Dutch language and culture of the Netherlands, and having learnt the language as an adult from scratch to fluency, I've developed the exact methods and materials needed to learn Dutch efficiently and enjoyably. I now speak Dutch without an accent, which blends in seamlessly with native speakers. Alongside language tutoring, I am a professional musician and have toured Europe extensively with my band. I'm also an avid sports fan (football, baseball and formula one), a season ticket holder at Middlesbrough FC, a European politics enthusiast, and I love dogs, pubs and lekkerspelen. Having spent 4 years mastering Dutch before I began teaching it, I've gained a highly unique perspective which native speakers simply cannot attain. I know how it feels to learn Dutch from the very start, and what truly works to reach fluency. I've built an enormous range of resources to aid you in your learning process, all of which are adaptable to your level and progression. I'll provide you with a tried and tested plan and method to maximise your output both in and outside of the classroom. As a tutor, I place heavy emphasis on building self confidence, ensuring my students have the freedom and comfort to express themselves without judgment or pressure. My lessons are often structured to ensure my students expand their vocabulary whilst sounding natural with precise pronunciation, but without disrupting t...
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Trial Lesson
17 lessons completed
USD 8.75+
Conversation / speaking practise
A2-C2
Conversation
55 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
10% off
English tutoring for children
A1-C2
Language Essentials
10 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
4% off
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Structured lessons·1
For beginners·6
Anthony Wood
26 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Alex is a fantastic teacher. He instantly puts you at ease with his patience and his calm approach. He is friendly and easy to talk to. I think a large part of language learning is self confidence and feeling embarrassed really holds you back. Alex creates an environment where you feel comfortable so that you don’t worry about getting things wrong. I think this is really helping me to move forward with my Dutch. I highly recommend Alex, he’s a great guy.
Student Kelci
Kelci
6 Dutch lessons
Ik heb een hele leuke les met Alex gehad. Hij is vriendelijk, nieuwsgierig, en hij weet veel over Nederland. Het was een geweldige ervaring. Tot de volgende keer! 😊
Student Henk
Henk
9 English lessons
My first conversation lesson with teacher Alex was a truly enjoyable experience. He speaks at a pace that suits me perfectly, which made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the lesson. I learned a great deal and I am already looking forward to our next conversation, as I can see how much this is helping me become more fluent in speaking English. Alex is exceptionally patient and friendly, and the notes he provides in the chat box are extremely helpful for improving and learning more effectively. I would highly recommend his lessons.
Student John
John
48 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Alex is an amazing teacher. Being a native English speaker gives you both the knowledge of what it takes for a Brit to learn Dutch but is also proof that it can be done. His persistence and perseverance is a great support.
Student Ron Levin
Ron Levin
17 Dutch lessons
Alex is a super nice guy, very friendly, very supportive and really just a fun teacher to learn with! I enjoy every lesson just as much as I would enjoy hanging with a friend!
Student Andrej
Andrej
10 English lessons
Alex has been a great English teacher for my 6-year-old nephew. After several lessons, we can already see good progress. He makes learning fun by focusing on what kids enjoy and is very good at encouraging them to speak in a natural way. His relaxed and friendly style really helps build confidence. I’d happily recommend him to parents of kids who are just starting out or already learning English.