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Marit Zijlstra
Community TutorTeaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Papiamento
Spanish
Hindi
Other
Excited to be a part of your Dutch journey! Let the fun begin:)
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Papiamento
Spanish
Hindi
Other
Excited to be a part of your Dutch journey! Let the fun begin:)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From NetherlandsLiving in Other, Netherlands (21:22 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 29, 2025InterestsSports & FitnessFoodPets & AnimalsEnvironment & NatureTravel
Hi! My name is Marit:)
I'm a curious adventurer — you’ll often find me on the road, moving from place to place and learning about new people, cultures, and ways of life!
I practice yoga and meditation daily and I love spending time in nature. Free and scuba diving, (kite)surfing, hiking, and camping are some of my favourite things to do.
I also believe in slowing down and not always rushing through life — and I bring that same mentality into my lessons.
Whether I’m traveling or teaching, I love learning through connection, laughter, and real-life experiences.
Let's have some fun!Me as a Teacher
I'm excited to share a part of my Dutch culture and language - especially because I’m usually the one learning about other people’s languages and cultures these days!
I teach English to local families while traveling, which has given me experience in teaching in the first place.
I like to keep the classes fun, playful and light. Something you look forward to, rather than something that feels like a must. Above all, It's a safe learning environment!
I prepare my classes according to your skills and knowledge and I document what we cover during the lessons. That way you only have to show up and enjoy the lesson :) My lessons & teaching style
Every lesson is designed around you - your interests, your pace, and your way of learning.
Whether you’re learning Dutch for a specific reason or simply because you’re curious, we’ll create lessons that feel relevant, natural, and enjoyable.
In our lessons you can expect a mix of:
- Conversation practice
- Vocabulary growth
- Roleplays & daily situations
- Picture, story or short movie comprehension
- Language games & cultural exchange
The goal is to help you feel confident and comfortable speaking Dutch in real life, while actually enjoying the process.Teaching experience
2023 - Current
English teacher
Education
2014 - 2020
Other - HAVO - level
2021 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Animal science
5.0
Rating
23
Students
110
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Dutch Basics 🌷
A1 - A2Language Essentials50 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
Dutch Intermediate 🌷
A2 - B1Language Essentials47 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
Dutch Advanced 🌷
B1 - C2Conversation3 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (1)
8 Reviews
Colin Chappell
6 Dutch lessons
Ik voel me op mijn gemak tijdens mijn lessen met Marit. Ze is geduldig, empathisch, en zal je zeker helpen om je nedererlands te verbeteren!
Mar 13, 2026
Emmy
11 Dutch lessons
Mijn les met Marit was geweldig! Dank je wel :)
Feb 26, 2026
Mikaela
16 Dutch lessons
Marit creates a good atmosphere for learning. We’ve been working on a topic for a few lessons and there’s time to go over new words and sayings. I always feel comfortable asking questions. Marit provides corrections after I’ve gotten a whole thought out. Next time we’re going to review words and sayings from the past several lessons, which I really appreciate.
Jan 25, 2026
François Asselin
3 Dutch lessons
Merci beaucoup pour cette première leçon!
Mar 4, 2026
Marion
6 Dutch lessons
Marit is geweldig. De sfeer is altijd vriendelijk en ondersteunend. :)
Feb 13, 2026
Luis
1 Dutch lesson
Very friendly and great conversation!
Jan 16, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 12.00
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