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Prof. Teacher Kate
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Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
Academic with over 10 years of experience in teaching Dutch - excellent conversation partner
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
Academic with over 10 years of experience in teaching Dutch - excellent conversation partner
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From NetherlandsLiving in Aberdeen, United Kingdom (12:02 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 8, 2022InterestsSports & FitnessPets & AnimalsEnvironment & NatureArtScience
Born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and English mother, I’ve spent 20 years in the UK bridging cultures—and languages. As a bilingual academic with a PhD and a passion for teaching, I specialize in helping students *speak* Dutch confidently, whether you’re starting from scratch or refining fluency. My approach blends structured learning with lively conversations, tailored to your goals (art, engineering, or everyday life!). When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me creating award-winning films or hitting a tennis ball—proof that diverse passions make learning richer. Let’s turn *Nederlands* into second nature!Me as a Teacher
I have a long track record of tutoring university students, teaching English and Dutch to secondary school children and to young adults in developing countries. I am an expert in helping students settle in new countries and work-related Dutch. I have a lot of experience getting people through the Inburgering exam and higher levels of certification such as the Staatsexamen Nt2 level A, B and C. I am a patient and excellent communicator, so whether you would like to have a free flow conversation or follow an organised programme of lessons I can cater for everybody and tailor to any level depending on the student's needs.My lessons & teaching style
The student's needs and requirements are discussed and targets are set to address these. I use a communicative learning pathway that suits the needs of language students: understanding, speaking, writing and reading Dutch. All lessons are conversation lessons in Dutch. Meaning, pronunciation and grammatical structures are offered and learned through given texts. The most frequently used words of the Dutch language are used in the texts. You can write me stories of your day, work, or hobbies, we can translate poetry, or talk about art, your passions, enjoyable topics of conversation during the lesson so that we get to know each other a bit while we learn.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
4.9
Rating
27
Students
56
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
86%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Trial Lesson
14 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Dutch for beginners and elementary level
A1 - C2Language Essentials26 lessons completed
USD 48.00+
Dutch for elementary and intermediate students
B1 - B2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 48.00+
Settling in a new country and work purposes aligned with student goals
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
5 Reviews
Panggah Ardiyansyah
10 Dutch lessons
Kate is super! She is very knowledgeable and full of tips to learn Dutch. Compassionately push the students beyond what they would have expected from the course, and is a good conversation partner for beginners. She is attentive to students' needs and flexible in her lesson plans.
Dec 16, 2024
David
1 Dutch lesson
Kate is very humane. She takes the time to listen and makes me at ease before debuting the lesson. She is knowledgeable and promptly eager to share her insights about pronunciation and grammar. The flow of the lesson is fluid, it’s an enjoyable experience and it seems natural.
May 9, 2023
Christian
1 Dutch lesson
This was my first lesson with Kate and I really enjoyed it. With her friendly and lovely manner she created a familiar atmosphere which made it easy for me to speak freely. She corrected my mistakes in a descreet way and gave support to find the right translation for what I wanted to convey. Unfortunatly, the time flew by way too fast. Thank you!
Sep 26, 2022
Jacob
10 Dutch lessons
Really great experience, Kate is able to help me with my specific language requirements. She adjusts and challenges me at a level that makes it both fun and improves my languages skills.
Dec 12, 2023
Alex Kashintsev
11 Dutch lessons
Kate is very professional teacher. I like her approach of encouraging me to speak in Dutch.
Nov 18, 2022
Trial Lesson
USD 20.00
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