Online
Johannes Simons
Professional TeacherTeaches
Dutch
Native
English
Speaks
Spanish
German
Italian
Experienced Dutch and English teacher, 30 years of experience. 13k+ classes on iTalki in 6 years.
Teaches
Dutch
Native
English
Speaks
Spanish
German
Italian
Experienced Dutch and English teacher, 30 years of experience. 13k+ classes on iTalki in 6 years.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From NetherlandsLiving in Other, Colombia (07:15 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 9, 2020InterestsFilms & TV SeriesHistoryTravelScience
Hello! My name is Hans Simons, a Dutch native with a passion for languages, cultures, and connecting with people. Born and raised in the Netherlands, I trained as a nurse, which gave me a strong professional background and the chance to live in the US, UK, Colombia, Italy, and Spain. These experiences helped me learn several languages and understand the joys and challenges of adapting to new environments.
Mijn naam is Hans, geboren en getogen in Nederland. Als verpleegkundige heb ik veel gereisd en spreek ik meerdere talen. Ik weet hoe belangrijk het is om je thuis te voelen in een nieuwe taal en cultuur, en dit inzicht neem ik mee in mijn lessen.
If you want a teacher with real-world experience, a global outlook, and a supportive approach, I’m here to help you achieve your Dutch or English goals. Whether you’re preparing for life in the Netherlands, university, or need medical Dutch, I make language learning practical, enjoyable, and tailored to you. For Dutch lessons, I use the Zichtbaar Nederlands method, focusing on sentence structure, vocabulary, and guiding you through the integration process if needed.
Let’s make your language journey rewarding and successful together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL Certificate - World Wide Teachers Boston, USA - 1997480 hour course in class setting along with practice classes to real students
Certificate verified
Education
1992 - 1992
Bachelor’s - Nursing
1998 - 1999
Master's - Hospital AdministrationDegree in Hospital Administration and healthcare management.
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
English teacherOnline English teaching to students from age 4 to adult, level 0 to C2 level, from countries such as China, Taiwan, and Japan.
I also do demo classes where I give the potential client a short class which helps them to decide if they want to have class with the company or not.
2017 - 2019
Teacher level B2 and C1Prepare students for exams such as FCE, IELTS, CAE and TOEFL as well as conversation classes, grammar classes and discussion forums.
2019 - 2019
Dutch teacherTeaching Dutch to a group of Spanish nurses from level A0 to level A2, They integrated language and culture in this classes since the students were going to imigrate to the Netherlands.
2013 - 2017
Director, English teacher, Dutch teacherIn my own language school I gave English and Dutch classes to students of all ages and all levels. Many students ended up preparing exams such as FCE, TOEFL and IELTS with me. Passing percentage was near 95% of the students.
2008 - 2013
Biology and English teacherI taught biology in English to high school students, as well as English literature to high school students.
1997 - 2008
English and Nursing ProfesorTeaching English to pre-graduate students, preparing them for FCE as well post graduate nursing programs in emergency care and English.
2020 - 2023
Dutch and English teacherMostly Dutch teaching. Helping students to prepare for their "inburgering" and also medical Dutch exams. Also, students who start from scratch have come across my classroom, and today they can defend themselves in the language.
5.0
Rating
1,450
Students
13.4k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Dutch
Trial Lesson
1,114 lessons completed
USD 11.99+
English for Spanish Speakers / Ingles para Hispanohablantes
A1 - B1Language Essentials345 lessons completed
USD 21.99+
Package with 11% off
English for University students
B2 - C2Test Preparation339 lessons completed
USD 21.99+
Package with 11% off
Conversation English (When you have time to kill and want to get ahead in your English learning)
B1 - C2Language Essentials618 lessons completed
USD 21.99+
Package with 11% off
English Grammar (The last grammar course you will ever need!)
A1 - C1Language Essentials142 lessons completed
USD 21.99+
Package with 11% off
Availability
712 Reviews
All
English
Dutch
Hakan Türkmenoğlu
15 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hans makes learning Dutch so easy
May 11, 2026
Thea Aria
9 Dutch lessons
I appreciate Hans' teaching approach which is focused on understanding the structure of the language first, then building on that with vocabulary and practice. He is very clear and concise in the way he explains things and offers a vast array of resources and materials to help you progress at a pace that best suits you. I look forward to my continued journey with Hans and am excited to learn more!
Feb 10, 2026
Mohammad Hammoud
3 Dutch lessons
great session to tackle the reading part of the exam. looking forward to future sessions
Nov 20, 2025
andrea castillo
7 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Really enjoyed my first lesson with Hans! Can already start applying what I learned in my day-to-day :D
Mar 5, 2026
wen Machado
11 English lessons
I always learn something new in his classes.
Jan 19, 2026
Nai
2 Dutch lessons
Enjoyed the lesson with Hans. He discussed my learning goals and concerns about learning Dutch. He also provided his view of what I can work on. To know better my level and what I lack, the second half lesson, we did some quiz together. Looking forward to the next lesson!
Nov 10, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 11.99
Your final payment will be made in USD