Native Dutch speaker who supports your language journey!
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
English
Italian
Other
Native Dutch speaker who supports your language journey!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From NetherlandsLiving in Other, Netherlands (15:55 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 17, 2024
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesHistoryPets & AnimalsReadingTravel
Hi! I am Ellen! Thank you for reading my page!
I am 26 years old and I am from the Netherlands! I love meeting new people and immersing myself in new cultures, hence why I have lived in Italy for 3 years! I studied History (BA) at Utrecht University in the Netherlands and Global Cultures (MA/LM) at Bologna University in Italy. Besides learning languages, I am interested in history and media! So I can keep you up to date with all the old and recent developments in Dutch culture! Currently I am studying Italian, so I know exactly what you're going through while learning Dutch.
Me as a Teacher
I would describe myself as patient, empathic and curious. I create a safe environment in which you'll feel encouraged and confident to practice your language skills. I have professional experience as an English and Dutch language teacher, teaching levels ranging from absolute beginner to fluent speakers. So whatever your level, I am able to tailor my lessons to your needs; also if you have no previous experience in Dutch.
My lessons & teaching style
We will first get to know each other: what are your interests, what do you want to achieve, and how can I support you in that? Depending on your level, I can teach in both Dutch and English (and Italian when you're a beginner level Dutch speaker). We will make notes on everything you have learned in the lesson, so you can revise if you want to. I mainly focus on conversation, as I think it is the most profitable way of learning a language and I can assess your level. Based on what comes up in these conversations we will work on grammar and vocabulary, exploiting all types of materials, ranging from news articles, videos, or your own input.
My teaching material
Image files
PDF file
Text Documents
Articles and news
Video files
Teaching experience
2023 - 2024
TeacherNew British Centre - Rome, ItalyI taught English to all levels and ages; from beginner to advanced and from children to adults. I prepared students for their Cambridge exams and taught grammar and conversation classes.
Education
2023 - 2024
Bachelor’s - Teaching English as a Foreign LanguageTefl in ItalyI obtained my CertTESOL in December 2023. I graduated at the institution Tefl in Italy, Rome.
2021 - 2023
Master's - Global CulturesUniversità di Bologna
5.0
Rating
18
Students
113
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
18
Students
113
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Trial Lesson
5 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Dutch for Absolute Beginners
A1 - A2Conversation7 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 20% off
Conversation Classes (All Levels)
A1 - C2Conversation101 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
14 Reviews
Haruka
3 Dutch lessons
Thank you Ellen again for the lesson.
It was my third lesson, and I had so many things that I learned again!
She let me try to speak more Dutch in a good way, and I had an amazing lesson to step forward my speaking level.
I’ll review what you taught me today.
Thank you again, tot ziens!!
Jan 28, 2025
Mike
7 Dutch lessons
Ellen is heel lief en ook prachtig, zowel innerlijk als uiterlijk. Ik merk dat ik veel beter spreek en het ook leuk vind om mijn gedachtes uit te wisselen. Super bedankt!
Jan 27, 2025
yasin ilhan
3 Dutch lessons
Vandaag heb ik weer een online Nederlandse les gevolgd bij Ellen, en het was fantastisch! Dit was mijn vierde les bij haar, en ik ben elke keer weer onder de indruk van haar professionele en vriendelijke aanpak. Ellen begeleidt me op een hele duidelijke en motiverende manier, waardoor ik met veel plezier aan de lessen deelneem. Haar uitleg is altijd helder en gestructureerd, en ze zorgt ervoor dat ik me op mijn gemak voel om vragen te stellen. De lessen zijn niet alleen leerzaam, maar ook heel leuk en inspirerend. Ellen, ontzettend bedankt voor je geduld en fijne begeleiding. Ik kijk nu al uit naar de volgende les!
Jan 20, 2025
Sno
5 Dutch lessons
She teaches me proper Dutch with great patience, even when I make many mistakes. Her supportive and encouraging approach makes learning enjoyable and effective.
Jan 20, 2025
Sno
5 Dutch lessons
Het was erg nuttig voor mij. Ik had de kans om over mezelf te vertellen en ook te luisteren naar hoe de docent, een native speaker, over zichzelf kan praten. Ze biedt interactieve gesperekken aan, niet alleen eenzijdige gesprekken, en dat was precies wat ik wilde.
Jan 14, 2025
Haruka
3 Dutch lessons
It was my second lesson with her.
She was so supportive and I’m grateful for that. So excited for the next lesson!