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erik de P.
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Teaches
Dutch
Native
Flemish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Spanish
German
Portuguese
Indonesian
Japanese
Specialties
trained NT2 teacher with more than 2000 classes given
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Flemish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Spanish
German
Portuguese
Indonesian
Japanese
Specialties
trained NT2 teacher with more than 2000 classes given
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From BelgiumLiving in Cuernavaca, Mexico (20:39 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 25, 2018InterestsTravelHistorySports & Fitness
Hello! I’m a native Belgian (Flemish) speaker with a passion for languages and cultures. After university, I worked as a teacher, translator, and guide in over 40 countries.
Now settled in Mexico, I specialize in teaching Dutch/Flemish. My global experience means I understand the challenges of learning a new language—and how to make it fun and practical for you!
Let’s turn your Dutch goals into reality, whether for work, study, inburgerings- of ITNA exam, or your next adventure in Belgium!Me as a Teacher
Until the start of the COVID 19 crisis, I was teaching both online and in a language institute in Mexico where we take our students from beginner level to proficiency. But since the start of the crisis, I have been teaching online fulltime. I´ve always loved meeting people and talking to people so when I stopped travelling and settled down here in Mexico, working as teacher was a logical step. I really enjoy seeing my students develop and improve.
I´ve taught people between the ages of 14 and 70. My students tell me they like my classes because I am patient, have a sense of humor and because I make them feel comfortable in speaking the language that we are learning.My lessons & teaching style
I adjust my classes so that they are suitable for that specific student. If you are preparing for the NT2 exam or het inburgeringsexamen, then my class will be different than for someone who wants to learn Dutch for business purposes or for someone who want to learn Dutch in order to adapt more easily and have more fun during their stay in Belgium or Holland.
I focus on all aspects of the language. reading, writing, listening and speaking. For most students I focus most on the speaking part. I like my students to speak a lot during my classes. This is the only way to overcome the shyness people usually feel when talking in a new language.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
- Test templates and examples
- Flashcards
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
Didactics Dutch as a Foreign Language - Taalunie/K.U.Leuven - 2025This course focused on new insights in learning vocab, teaching pronunciation and using Technology in the classroom. Assignments had to be submitted, and we had to design classes that incorporate the new insights.
Certificate verified
Docent@Ned - K.U.Leuven - 2021een cursus vakdidactiek Nederlands als tweede taal (NT2)
Certificate verified
teaching Business English - Teacher Training College - 2018
Certificate verified
TESOL - International open academy - 2018a 120 hours course to become a certified TESOL teacher.
Certificate verified
licenciate in commercial science - EHSAL Brussels - 1991a 4 year university level course in business economics.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2015 - 2018
teacherI teach an intensive English course to Mexican students
2021 - 2021
teacher Group classesI teach online Dutch classes to groups and individual students for the language school of the University.
2022 - 2023
teacherTeaching Dutch to people on the busuu platform
2022 - 2024
Dutch teacherTeaching Dutch to corporate clients. Mainly to people who work in the banking industry.
Education
1994 - 1999
Master's - business administration
2000 - 2003
Master's - Social and Cultural AnthropologySocial and Cultural Anthropology. I wrote my thesis about popular images in Japanese youth culture.
Work Experience
2005 - 2018
tourguideI was a tour guide on adventurous group tours in Asia, Latin Amerika and Afrika.
5.0
Rating
334
Students
3,029
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Dutch
Flemish
Trial Lesson
265 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
dutch conversation
A1 - C2Conversation893 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 9% off
Dutch from beginner to proficiency
A1 - C2Language Essentials739 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
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Kasia
6 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have had the pleasure of learning Flemish with Erik, and I can confidently say he’s an exceptional teacher!
From our very first class, he created a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that made it easy to dive into learning. Each day, Erik introduces new challenges that keep the lessons engaging and rewarding. What I particularly love about his teaching style is the dynamic mix of activities—there’s a perfect balance of grammar, speaking, reading, and even role-playing, which makes the lessons both fun and practical. If you’re looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and skilled Flemish teacher, I highly recommend Erik for an amazing learning experience!
Hartelijk dank Erik! :)
Apr 8, 2025

Benedikt
91 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning with Erik for half a year now, and the lessons with him have always been pleasant and helpful – without exception. Erik is open-minded, funny, attentive, and patient, which makes language learning very enjoyable. Erik is also very competent and skillful at explaining things, so I could progress much faster than I had expected.
Feb 21, 2021

Nancy
43 Flemish lessons
I am really impressed by how Erik is so encouraging and positive even while making corrections -- it makes me look forward to the lessons, not be afraid of making mistakes, and makes studying the language so pleasant that I actually want to work on it between lessons. I feel that I am learning a lot from his willingness to explain things; he's adapted his style to my more analytical approach, even while I'm gaining a more intuitive understanding. Great teacher!
Jul 14, 2025

Razieh Oroujeh
47 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
With Erik you don't just learn a language, he also teaches you to love a language and the culture. He is the best teacher I ever had. He is always well trained, professional, respectful and very patient.
Thanks for all the help.
Oct 23, 2021

Federico Benazzo
7 Flemish lessons
Erik is a great teacher, organized and structured, yet always leaves space for expression and open dialogue. Even when my energy is low at the end of the day, he manages to keep me engaged and motivated. He never gets tired of repeating or clarifying things when needed, and that patience makes a real difference. Erik creates a classroom environment where I feel confident to speak up and stay involved. He’s truly a star. Highly recommended!
Jul 24, 2025
Jessica
4 Dutch lessons
Erik gave a really fun trial lesson, we talked about my learning goals and then conversed. I'm looking forward to more lessons with him.
Jul 7, 2025

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