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Thomas D.
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Teaches
Dutch
Native
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English
French
German
Spanish
Portuguese
Start Speaking Like A Local: Dutch/Flemish Fluency
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Spanish
Portuguese
Start Speaking Like A Local: Dutch/Flemish Fluency
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From BelgiumLiving in Bruges, Belgium (13:39 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 29, 2025InterestsBusiness & FinanceTravelSports & FitnessReadingEnvironment & Nature
Hey you! Hallo! Heyla! Thomas here 😄
Want to learn Dutch or Flemish in a way that’s fun, efficient and science-based?
(yes, that is totally possible)
But… feeling a bit overwhelmed or lacking structure?
Then I am convinced that I can help you.
But why me?
In of my experience of teaching Dutch to 250+ international students, learning 4 languages myself and *sigh* having watched almost every video on Youtube on language learning, I developed a scientific-based, efficient way to fluency that I'm proud to share.
(read about it in "my lessons & teaching style")
I even went from A0 to B1 in Spanish in 2 months, studying just 15 minutes a day — while traveling the world.Me as a Teacher
You can expect a relaxed but purposeful vibe — where mistakes aren’t just okay, they’re essential.
My top priority is to help you speak with confidence and fluency. Expect a light-hearted and open-minded class. After hours, enjoy the good feeling of the progress you're making.
I’ve taught over 250 international students and learned this: the magic happens when you feel comfortable, motivated, and have a clear, structured path.
So in our lessons, I’ll guide you with:
✔️ patience
✔️ strategy
✔️ and a healthy dose of humor 😄
We’ll build fluency one smart, efficient step at a time — and actually enjoy the process.
Ready?
I am :)My lessons & teaching style
Every student is different — so I don’t teach with a one-size-fits-all approach.
Instead, I use a modular system built around the most effective sentence patterns, vocabulary and grammar (the 20% that gives you 80% of real-life fluency).
We work step-by-step with reusable building blocks, so you gain confidence speaking about everyday topics — and start understanding how Dutch really works.
Prefer something more relaxed?
I also offer a conversation-based lesson: “Speak Like a Local”, where we chat freely and I give you real-time feedback and tailored phrases to take away — ideal for learners who want to focus on natural expression and fluency.
Structure or just a guide? I've got you.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
17
Students
90
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
90%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Trial Lesson
13 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Speak Like A Local: (West-)Flemish and Dutch Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation76 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off
Speak Like a Local – Casual Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 13% off
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14 Reviews
Cihan Akova
11 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ik ben echt blij dat ik voor hem heb gekozen. Altijd positief. Hij komt klaar voor de les en het belangrijkste is dat hij de wensen van zijn studenten begrijpt en zich daarop concentreert tijdens de lessen.
Jul 1, 2025
Anton
33 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thomas is making learning the Dutch language easy. He is supportive and attentive, you will practice pronunciation, learn new words and grammar. The reading exercises are adapted to the student's topics of choice. Highly recommended!
May 25, 2025
Tikky Thaniya
1 Dutch lesson
Het was leuk. Ik ga hiermee verder na terugkomst van vakantie.
Aug 14, 2025
Carla
13 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thomas is very patient but also gives structure. I feel myself improving every week which is very exciting! Don’t hesitate to book with Thomas, he’s a great teacher :)
Jun 5, 2025
Cloud ☁️
1 Dutch lesson
dank je! :)
Oct 4, 2025
Anton
33 Dutch lessons
Great lesson, refreshed my speaking skills.
Jul 12, 2025
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