Maaike

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Maaike

Community Tutor

Teaches

Flemish

Native

Speaks

Dutch

Native

English

Native

French

Other

Spanish

Personalized Guided Conversations in Flemish: Inclusive and Student-Centered

Teaches

Flemish

Native

Speaks

Dutch

Native

English

Native

French

Other

Spanish

Personalized Guided Conversations in Flemish: Inclusive and Student-Centered

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From BelgiumLiving in Other, Belgium (12:04 UTC+02:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Sep 19, 2024

InterestsMusicTravelFilms & TV SeriesEnvironment & NatureReading

Hello and welcome! I’m Maaike, a 36-year-old from Belgium. I hold a Master’s degree in Criminology and spent three years working at an NGO. However, my adventurous spirit led me to travel with my partner, and we lived in Australia for a few years. It was there that I discovered my love for teaching English. I found it incredibly fulfilling to help people who were struggling with the language in my spare time. After taking a break to explore the beautiful landscapes of Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, we returned to Europe. I noticed a growing interest in learning Flemish, so I decided to apply what I had learned from teaching English and expanded my focus to include Flemish as well.

Me as a Teacher

° All ages and levels are welcome. I aim to provide a friendly, supportive, and understanding environment for all students, including those who are neurodiverse. I love connecting with people of all backgrounds, and I look forward to hearing your story! ° Mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth and learning. ° Lessons will be in Flemish, but if we get stuck I'm fluent in English and I speak some French as well :). Feel free to contact me in any of these languages.

My lessons & teaching style

• Communicative approach- Student centered lessons In my lessons, I use the communicative approach that focuses on learning through real conversations. Engaging in meaningful discussions activates your natural language learning strategies, helping you use Flemish effectively. • Personal and Engaging: Lessons are tailored to your specific needs and goals, ensuring you learn with ease and make steady progress. • Warm and Professional In my classroom, you will be encouraged to take risks and actively use Flemish. I believe that a friendly and supportive atmosphere will help you learn more effectively and build your confidence.

My teaching material

Audio files
Video files
Articles and news
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
PDF file

5.0

Rating

Students

173

Lessons

98%

Attendance rate

98%

Response rate

5.0

Rating

Students

173

Lessons

98%

Attendance rate

98%

Response rate

Flemish Lessons

Trial Lesson

10 lessons completed

USD 6.00+

Guided Conversation Classes

A1 - C2

Conversation

151 lessons completed

USD 16.50+

Package with 10% off

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

6 Reviews

Brennen Sexton

11 Flemish lessons

Maaike is an incredible teacher and always makes me feel welcome in her classroom. She is always taking notes during the lesson to create more personalized lessons in the future that match both my interests and language level. She is very supportive and I'm always excited to have another lesson with her!

Mar 6, 2025

Jane Depraitere

13 Flemish lessons

Learning Tussentaal with Maiieke was fun!

Dec 12, 2024

Ami

5 Flemish lessons

Maaike is incredibly patient, encouraging, and lively. She creates a positive learning environment that makes each lesson enjoyable and engaging. Thanks for another great session!

Nov 23, 2024

Spyretta Vaxevanidi

9 Flemish lessons

Maaike is such a pleasant and patient teacher! She prioritizes your pace and comfort and interests while teaching you and I feel like every lesson with her is fun and so educational. 12/10 recommend :)

Jan 27, 2025