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Josanne
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Teaches
Dutch
Native
German
Speaks
English
French
Swiss German
Spanish
Italian
Frisian
Japanese
Language learning needs structure, humour, and the right kind of obsession. I bring all three.
Teaches
Dutch
Native
German
Speaks
English
French
Swiss German
Spanish
Italian
Frisian
Japanese
Language learning needs structure, humour, and the right kind of obsession. I bring all three.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From NetherlandsLiving in Leiden, Netherlands (12:48 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 13, 2021InterestsWritingLegal ServicesReadingHistoryMedical & Healthcare
I’m fluent in Dutch, German, French, English — and “what does this word even mean?”
I’m Josanne — jurist, tutor, language nerd and group fitness instructor from the Netherlands. My native language is Dutch, but I also speak English, German (and Swiss German 🫕), French and a bit of Spanish. I’m currently learning Italian and Frisian.
I read obsessively, write compulsively, and take part in NaNoWriMo every year — in one of my target languages since 2021. I dream of publishing a medical thriller someday. Until then, I settle for being multilingual and slightly overcaffeinated. ☕Me as a Teacher
I’ve taught Dutch and French in secondary school, and German and Dutch in adult education. I’ve been tutoring since I was a student myself — in law, languages, and study skills. My lessons are conversation-based, flexible, and adapted to your needs. I won’t give you a step-by-step textbook course — instead, I’ll coach you through real-life communication, at your level and pace.
I don’t teach Dutch from scratch, but if you already speak a little, I’ll help you build fluency, confidence, and clarity. Because language is a skill — and you only learn it by using it.My lessons & teaching style
Learning other languages has taught me to see Dutch from a learner’s perspective — including all its quirks and traps. In our lessons, you will do most of the talking. I’ll guide you, ask questions, and correct when needed — gently and with purpose.
I use the chat for quick corrections or a shared Google Doc if you prefer more structure. Whether you want to build fluency, refine grammar or just get more confident, I’m here to help. I know how frustrating (and addictive!) language learning can be — and how good it feels when things finally click.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
4.9
Rating
204
Students
793
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Dutch
German
Trial Lesson
140 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Dutch conversation practice
A2 - C2Conversation603 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 10% off
Dutch legal terminology
B1 - C2Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
47 Reviews
All
Dutch
German
Paul
3 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Josanne is a very friendly and helpful teacher. She has a lot of energy and keeps the conversation going while at the same time correcting mistakes and clarifying grammar. I learnt a lot and it was a lot of fun. Highly recommended!
Jun 7, 2025
Andrea L
17 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Josanne is a wonderful teacher and conversation partner. She is enthusiastic about learning new languages, so she really understands the challenges of learning a new language as an adult.
If you are looking for a fun and knowledgable language teacher, look no further. Thanks to my weekly conversations with Josanne, I am much more confident expressing myself in Dutch. Highly recommended.
Jan 28, 2025
Julia Kupke
4 Dutch lessons
Josanne is absolutely amazing! Her energy and humor is contagious and it's great learning Dutch with her.
Aug 20, 2025
Romain Sacchi
11 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was lovely to meet Josanne. I am looking forward to making progress together with her.
Mar 29, 2025
Julia Kupke
4 Dutch lessons
The sessions with Josanne are very enjoyable and encouraging! We have great and very fun conversations!
Sep 2, 2025
Julia Kupke
4 Dutch lessons
It was a very fun talk in which I could actually talk in Dutch more than I thought I could :)
Aug 15, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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