I am a Dutch citizen, living in Italy. I've lived 18 years in London. Since June 2020 I taught over 5000 lessons in Dutch/English online & F2F. With a no-nonsense approach, I guide you to achieve the goals you want.
Since 2020 I am enjoying teaching both Dutch and English as an International Certified Teacher in English (TEFL, TESOL and TBE, Business English). Also, I prepared many students for NT2 and CNaVT exams (Nederlands).
Ik ben Marleen en heb de Nederlandse nationaliteit. Na mijn middelbare school heb ik 10 jaar in Amsterdam gewoond, waar ik heb gestudeerd en gewerkt. Na 18 jaar in London, leef ik nu in Italie.
Me as a Teacher
I have over 20-years of experience in business, working in English. I worked in the IT and Energy sector as well as running my own wine business. I adjust the lessons whether you are preparing for an exam, an interview, or you focus on improving your presentation skills or small talk.
Gedurende mijn jaren in het bedrijfleven in de Energie sector, heb ik veel plezier beleefd aan werken met mensen van allerlei culturen. Ik plan individuele lessen. Wilt U reizen in Nederland, of wilt U een examen behalen of moet U zich voorbereiden op een interview in het Nederlands dat kan allemaal.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons in Dutch and English are prepared for each individual to meet your targets. Communication to grow confidence in speaking are key. Lessons are structured with a themed approach, vocabulary, listening, reading, and writing. Grammar will be built in and I follow either the NT2 taalmenu or Cambridge English curriculum. I use OneNote which I will share with you and all materials, including links to videos and audio, are stored and accessible to you at all times. I hope to speak to you soon!
Aarzel niet en boek je Nederlandse les nu, zodat we snel kunnen beginnen. Tot gauw.
Don't hesitate and book your lesson now. I hope to speak to you soon!
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Certificates
International TEFL/TESOL Certificate - Tuscan Learning Centre - 2020
Certificate verified
International TBE (Teaching Business English) - Tuscan Learning Centre - 2020
Certificate verified
Education
1987 - 1993
Master's - European StudiesUniversity of Amsterdam
Work Experience
1993 - 2020
Teacher/Trainer/ManagerTeaching/Various Energy Companies - London, United KingdomPlease find my CV attached showing both Teaching and Business background.
I really enjoy my lessons with Marleen and they're very helpful. She truly takes the time to understand her student's needs and shapes the lesson around that. She is super organized and really cares about her classes. Thank you!
Nov 26, 2025
Gabriela Muresan
63 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very professional and enjoyable. Marleen uses very good materials from various knowledge areas as a means to improve and activate the language capabilities of the student.
Thank you, Marleen!
Jun 16, 2025
Gabriela Muresan
63 Dutch lessons
Very professional and enjoyable!
Thank you, Marleen!
Nov 13, 2025
Maryna Looijen
54 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend Marleen as a Dutch teacher! Her lessons are clear, well-structured, and always engaging. What I appreciate most is the patience, encouragement, and personal attention she gives.
Thanks to Marleen, my confidence in speaking and understanding Dutch has grown so much. She makes learning a language feel enjoyable and achievable.