Maarten (馬騰)
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Maarten (馬騰)
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Dutch
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Spanish
Native Dutch/English instructor with 15+ years of experience! 不会说英文或荷兰文？没关系！成人、孩子都教！
Teaches
Dutch
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Spanish
Native Dutch/English instructor with 15+ years of experience! 不会说英文或荷兰文？没关系！成人、孩子都教！
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From NetherlandsLiving in Other, Spain (22:59 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 24, 2021InterestsHistoryEnvironment & NatureFilms & TV SeriesScienceTravel
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!Me as a Teacher
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!My lessons & teaching style
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!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
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.
Certificate verified
Education
2020 - 2021
Bachelor’s - University StudiesDue 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.
Work Experience
2006 - 2007
Foreign Language InstructorTaught English to students from kindergarten to high school levels.
Developed the curriculum and prepared lessons and examinations.
2007 - 2008
Foreign Language InstructorPrepared 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 InstructorPrepared lessons and taught English at this Chinese middle school.
Prepared examinations and facilitated parent/teacher conferences.
2013 - 2015
Foreign Language InstructorPrepared 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 InstructorTaught 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.
5.0
Rating
413
Students
3,680
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Dutch
English
Trial Lesson
249 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Gestructureerde Gespreksoefening (Structured Conversation Practice)
A2 - C1Conversation1,374 lessons completed
USD 19.60+
Package with 12% off
Basiscursus Nederlands/Inburgeringsexamen (Basic Dutch Course/Civic Integration Test - 基础荷兰语/入籍考试课程)
A1 - A2Language Essentials575 lessons completed
USD 22.40+
Package with 12% off
Availability
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155 Reviews
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Dutch
English
Barry
219 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
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.
Feb 24, 2023
Gavin
13 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
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!
Jan 24, 2023
Anne van den Bedum
26 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
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! :)
Dec 9, 2021
Byron Z
114 English lessons
We talked about the recent bad things we’ve encountered.
Jan 15, 2025
Byron Z
114 English lessons
Today, we discussed traveling to the southwestern part of China, and he introduced many of the beautiful landscapes there.
Dec 24, 2024
Byron Z
114 English lessons
Today he helped me choose an English name for my daughter and provided some information about obtaining another citizenship.
Dec 13, 2024
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