Dutch teacher Lodewijk Dekker

Lodewijk Dekker

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Dutch Native - Global Citizen - Passionate Teacher!
From NetherlandsLiving in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (17:20 UTC+04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 21, 2026
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Hoi! Ik ben Lodewijk en ik help je graag met de Nederlandse taal. First of all, it’s wonderful that you’re learning Dutch! It can be a challenging language, but with the right guidance and encouragement, you can make rapid progress — and enjoy the process along the way. I’m a native speaker of Dutch, English, and French, originally from the Netherlands and currently living in the UAE. I have a genuine passion for languages and for discovering other cultures through them. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you take your Dutch language skills to the next level! Two core principles guide my teaching: self-confidence and progress. I make sure my students feel at ease and comfortable when speaking Dutch. They should never be afraid to make mistakes — that’s exactly how we identify areas for improvement and learn from them. Adapted to each student’s level of fluency, my lessons focus primarily on speaking through guided conversation. We discuss a variety of topics — from weekend plans to personal interests and passions — allowing the conversation to develop naturally while building vocabulary and confidence. In addition, I may provide written and verbal assignments to complete outside of class. During our sessions, we review and correct these together, ensuring steady progress and clear understanding.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
5.0
Rating
32
Students
178
Lessons
85%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Dutch Lessons

Trial Lesson
18 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Start Speaking Dutch – Beginner Level
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

56 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Refine Your Dutch Speaking Skills – Intermediate
B1 -  C2

Conversation

104 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off

Availability

11 Reviews

Student Sebastián Galindo K
Sebastián Galindo K
3 Dutch lessons
Lodewijk en ik hebben uitspraak geoefend, klinkers, medeklinkers en andere klanken. Hij gaf goede vorbeelden en liet me veel oefenen. Danke
May 18, 2026
Eva LC
2 Dutch lessons
For the trial lesson, he introduced himself and explained his teaching approach. He already has different plans for different levels of Dutch. He also takes the time to listen to you and see what works best for your needs. A very good first impression.
Apr 30, 2026
Student Sebastián Galindo K
Sebastián Galindo K
3 Dutch lessons
Dankje, Lodewijk. Ik kijk ernaar uit om mijn Nederlands te verbeteren
Apr 27, 2026
Student Sebastián Galindo K
Sebastián Galindo K
3 Dutch lessons
Lodewijk helped me understand a lot about bijzin and hoofdzin, which is always confusing.
May 15, 2026
Student Ira
Ira
8 Dutch lessons
I’m very glad I found Lodewijk on the platform. Lessons with him are always comfortable, with a supportive and pleasant atmosphere. I especially like how he encourages me to speak: he gently but consistently motivates me to use Dutch and even sometimes “pretends” not to understand English 🙂 This really helps me stay in the language and keep practicing. An excellent teacher with whom you can feel real progress.
Apr 29, 2026
Student Joe
Joe
4 Dutch lessons
Great lesson, at my level and challenging enough so I could progress.
Apr 2, 2026
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