Dutch teacher Kim van der Slikke

Kim van der Slikke

Community Tutor
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Other
From NetherlandsLiving in Other, Netherlands (11:29 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 8, 2026
InterestsHistoryReadingMedical & HealthcareFoodEnvironment & Nature
Hi, I’m Kim, a native Dutch speaker from the Netherlands. Languages have always fascinated me, especially how they shape the way we think. After living in Spain and Mexico and learning Spanish myself, I discovered how powerful structured learning can be. Dutch for me isn’t just grammar or vocabulary, it’s culture, habits, history and mindset. In my lessons, you don’t just learn words, you learn how the Netherlands works and how the language truly lives. As a teacher, I’m calm, structured and focused on real progress. I create a space where you can speak freely without pressure, because mistakes are part of growth. At the same time, my lessons are never random. I pay attention to patterns in your speech and guide you step by step. We don’t rush through material, we build it carefully so you actually remember it. My goal is simple: you leave each lesson feeling clearer, more confident and more in control of your Dutch. I teach with patience and enthusiasm, and I repeat things as often as needed. My goal is that you feel supported, confident and comfortable while your Dutch gradually improves. My lessons are inspired by learning science, especially active recall and spaced repetition. That means we don’t just learn something once and move on. We revisit it, retrieve it from memory and use it in real conversation so it truly sticks. Each lesson follows a clear structure: review, small new input, immediate speaking practice and intentional repetition. From time to time, we bring...
My teaching material
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • PDF file
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Text Documents
5.0
Rating
12
Students
58
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Dutch Lessons

Dutch Conversation Lessons – Speak Dutch From Day One
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

45 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 4% off
Dutch for Two | Real Conversations & Step by Step Learning
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 59.00+
Package with 3% off
Dutch Lessons for Beginners – Calm, Clear & Repetition-Based
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 4% off

Availability

7 Reviews

Elena Murphy
11 Dutch lessons
Kim is a brilliant teacher - calm, friendly, and constantly adapting lessons to my needs. Across the lessons thus far, we've covered situations that are relevant to everyday life in the Netherlands, learned some interesting cultural context, and covered a great depth of vocabulary and grammar in a fun, consumable way. Would highly recommend Kim for anyone either starting out or looking to improve their fluency.
May 13, 2026
VierlingScott
1 Dutch lesson
Very clear, informative yet fun lesson. Kim is easy to talk to and explains things very clearly. Kim has a great teaching style and everything seems natural and easy to understand. In just the first lesson, I can see that I'll learn a lot from Kim in the future. I would highly recommend Kim if you'd like to learn Dutch!
Apr 28, 2026
Nader modabbes
11 Dutch lessons
Great lesson! I received helpful feedback on my pronunciation, learned new structures, and everything felt very smooth and enjoyable. Thank you!
Mar 24, 2026
Nader modabbes
11 Dutch lessons
Excelent lesson!
May 12, 2026
carlos alberto
5 Dutch lessons
Ela é muito boa
Apr 12, 2026
Nader modabbes
11 Dutch lessons
Second lesson, all good! Kim was very helpful and brought the right materials for the class.
Mar 10, 2026
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