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Maarten (馬騰)

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Chinees (Mandarijn)

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Native Dutch/English instructor with 14+ years of experience! 不会说英文或荷兰文？没关系！成人、孩子都教！

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Chinees (Mandarijn)

Spaans

Native Dutch/English instructor with 14+ years of experience! 不会说英文或荷兰文？没关系！成人、孩子都教！

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Ik als leerkracht

Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven

Uit NederlandWoont in Other, Spanje (21:33 UTC+02:00)

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italki leerkracht sinds 24 Aug 2021

Interest topicHistoryEnvironment & NatureFilms & TV SeriesScienceReizen

I was born in the Netherlands, but also grew up in Belgium and America. When I was eighteen years old, I moved to China to study martial arts and eventually became a master of Chinese swordsmanship eleven years later. I love adventure and travelled over 80000km, to the most remote areas of South China, on motorbikes and documented the trips through photography, also trekking through jungles and caves. I enjoy watching films - especially those of the science fiction, action and horror genres. I majored in science at an American university and relish discussing scientific topics at length. Languages are another passion of mine and I am currently learning Spanish to enjoy my new life in Spain!

Ik als leerkracht

I have been teaching for well over a decade now. I was a language instructor in China for ten of the eleven years that I lived there (and an adventure tour leader for one!) and have also been teaching online for over three years now. My students have ranged from kindergarteners all the way up to adult professionals. I lived and worked in Guilin, Chongqing and Jiamusi and have developed a deep understanding of the people and culture of the country, although I enjoy learning about all cultures. After leaving China, I worked in law enforcement for a year and went back to school to pursue a degree in environmental science, but came back to teaching because I missed it!

Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven

I am a fun-loving, but serious teacher that pays a lot of attention to detail. I measure my success as a teacher by the success of my students. I speak clearly and teach my students to speak clearly - heavily focusing on pronunciation and communication skills. We read articles, write short compositions and make presentations for a more targeted approach to learning. You will find me a very sociable person, interested in wide range of subjects that we can discuss. I change my teaching style to adapt to my students needs and find material that relates to their interests or profession. Whatever your needs may be, we can find a way to achieve your goal!

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language - I-to-I - 2020I received this 120 hour certification in additional to the 40 hour certification that I had already received in 2005 during my first year in China.

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Opleiding

2020 - 2021

Bachelor’s - University StudiesWestern Michigan UniversityDue to the pandemic, my original programme, Freshwater Science and Sustainability, was cancelled and I graduated with a BA of Science in University Studies with concentrations in biological and environmental science and Mandarin Chinese. I achieved a perfect average grade and was awarded Summa Cum Laude and a certificate for Excellence in Chinese.

Werkervaring

2006 - 2007

Foreign Language InstructorOwen Foreign Language Training Centre - Chongqing, ChinaTaught English to students from kindergarten to high school levels. Developed the curriculum and prepared lessons and examinations.

2007 - 2008

Foreign Language InstructorSunny Primary School - Guilin, ChinaPrepared lessons and taught English to children from first to sixth grades. Facilitated parent/teacher conferences. Taught martial arts during their P.E lessons twice a week. Taught select students to sing and hosted events like a talent show for the parents.

2011 - 2013

Foreign Language InstructorKuiguang Middle School - Guilin, ChinaPrepared lessons and taught English at this Chinese middle school. Prepared examinations and facilitated parent/teacher conferences.

2013 - 2015

Foreign Language InstructorREIK Kindergarten - Guilin, ChinaPrepared lessons/activities and taught English at this Chinese kindergarten. Served as a liaison between local and foreign staff and taught the latter Mandarin. Served as school photographer during special events.

2016 - 2018

Foreign Language InstructorIvy Foreign Language School - Guilin, ChinaTaught English to students from kindergarten to high school levels. Developed the curriculum and prepared lessons and examinations. Served as a liaison between foreign and local staff.

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Studenten

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Nederlands lessen

Nederlands

Engels

Proefles

180 lessen voltooid

USD 15.00+

Gestructureerde Gespreksoefening (Structured Conversation Practice)

A2 - C1

Conversatie oefenen

830 lessen voltooid

USD 17.50+

Pakket met 10% korting

Basiscursus Nederlands/Inburgeringsexamen (Basic Dutch Course/Civic Integration Test - 基础荷兰语/入籍考试课程)

A1 - A2

Algemeen

376 lessen voltooid

USD 20.30+

Pakket met 10% korting

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Barry

211 Engels lessen

Keuze van de leerkracht

Maarten is a very wonderful teacher. He help me to improve my pronunciation and how to describe more precise. He is also very funny teacher. He can talk different topics.

24 feb. 2023

Gavin

13 Nederlands lessen

Keuze van de leerkracht

Maarten has been helping me improve my Dutch from an absolute beginner level to being able to hold a conversation in Dutch. Due to his adventurous life, he has lots of stories to tell, which can be quite entertaining. He is always punctual and prepared and we never run out of things to talk about. Surely one of the best teachers on Italki!

24 jan. 2023

Anne van den Bedum

18 Nederlands lessen

Keuze van de leerkracht

Maarten is the best Dutch teacher I've found so far. He is well prepared, always shows up on time, and is enthusiastic about sharing his expertise. Mijn uitspraak is zeker vooruit gegaan na de lessen van Maarten! :)

9 dec. 2021