In this trial lesson we will introduce ourselves to  each other and draw up your language profile: what is your CEFR level, what are your language learning goals? Which skill is the most important for you: speaking, writing?  After that, I will  explain how I work, what materials and methods I will use in the lessons,  and what tasks will be set for your homework.

Lesmateriaal met conversatietekst, spreekoefeningen, woordenlijst, grammatica en huiswerkopgaven.
You will learn the kind of language you need for everyday purposes.
Lesson materials with a conversational text, speaking  assignments, vocabulary and grammar practice. For complete beginners without any previous knowledge of Dutch, and also for students with some basic knowledge. Lessons are made to measure, in accordance with the student's language needs.

Dutch for (complete) beginners

Lesson materials: reading texts, listening to podcasts, assignments to practise the spoken language, using the correct grammar, vocabulary and idioms. Lessons are tailored to the student's language needs and wishes. It is also possible to bring your own materials into the lesson.

Dutch for intermediate learners

Op basis van de leerdoelen van de student wordt voorafgaand aan de les een leestekst op maat aangeboden met verschillend woordgebruik, specifiek jargon, complexe en samengestelde zinnen en figuurlijk taalgebruik. Met deze tekst als uitgangspunt worden woordkennis en spreekvaardigheid geoefend. Daarnaast is er huiswerk op maat: oefeningen  voor grammatica en woordenschat, podcasts om luistervaardigheid te trainen. De student heeft de mogelijkheid om zelf lesmateriaal in te brengen.

Nederlandse Conversatie

A practical course which is helpful for students in the process of writing a research article, thesis or dissertation. Lessons will teach you the specific language for each step, from defining your research area to describing the methodology you use, interpreting the results and overall discussion. Special attention is paid to writing a literature review.

English for academic purposes (EAP)

Literature provides a great source of authentic language learning as well as practising spoken fluency. The purpose of the lessons is twofold: getting to know 21st century authors and their culture as well as enriching student vocabulary. This year we will discuss the 2021 Nobel Prize winning novel 'Desertion' by Abdulrazak Gurnah. Students are asked to have a copy of the novel and prepare a fragment. Writing assignments are part of the homework.

Contemporary English literature

If you want to brush up your English by talking about your job, study or special interests, this is what these lessons are for. While the student talks, the teacher makes notes to be discussed afterwards as feedback.

Talking about work or study

My appointment to conduct research and teach as a PhD at Radboud University Nijmegen.

Teacher of English 1st degree, all levels of secondary education

I was a senior researcher at Radboud University. I conducted research in five European countries and obtained a doctorate.

I have worked as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language in abroad  range of educational levels, which has resulted in a multifaceted  expertise and understanding of difficulties that language students experience.