Johannes Simons
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Johannes Simons
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Teaches
Dutch
Native
English
Speaks
Spanish
German
Italian
Specialties
Test PreparationExperienced Dutch and English teacher, 28 years of experience. 11k+ classes on iTalki in 5 years.
Teaches
Dutch
Native
English
Speaks
Spanish
German
Italian
Specialties
Test PreparationExperienced Dutch and English teacher, 28 years of experience. 11k+ classes on iTalki in 5 years.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From NetherlandsLiving in Tunja, Colombia (22:53 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 9, 2020InterestsFilms & TV SeriesHistoryTravelScience
YES, made it, 10k lessons in 4 years. Thanks all.
Hello, my name is Hans Simons. I'm from the Netherlands and have lived in many countries such as the US, the UK, Colombia, Italy and Spain. I love reading, a good movie, cooking, thus good food. As you can see, I have travelled the world, which has given me a lot to talk about.
Mijn naam is Hans, en ik ben een verpleegkundige uit Nederland. Heb veel gereisd en heb dus behoorlijk wat ervaring en taal opgedaan gedurende al deze jaren. Mijn grootste hobby's (naast reizen) zijn lezen, een goede film en goed eten (kook dus zelf.)
Soy Hans, y hablo bien el español. Después de vivir más de 15 años en América Latina y España, creo que es justo.Me as a Teacher
After 4 years teaching here at iTalki, it is, time to update my profile a bit. Here at iTalki I have specialized in teaching Dutch to all level of students: from A0 to C1, inburgering, and medical Dutch for healthcare professionals. Besides Dutch, I also prepare students in English so they can go to Universities in Europe and the US.
Sinds iets meer dan 7 jaar geef ik ook Nederlandse les. Sinds 2020 ook hier op iTalki. Geef Nederlands aan alle soorten studenten, van A0 tot C1, voorbereiding en helpen met inburgering en ook medisch Nederlands voor gezondheidszorgpersoneel. Met andere woorden. Gewoon proberen.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are based on what you want and need. We make a plan together, that way you know what is going to happen and when it is going to happen. Most is conversation based with grammar and vocabulary explanations. In the exam preparation classes I'll not only show you the correct English use of things but also how to do the exam.
De Nederlandse taal wordt gegeven met de methode Zichtbaar Nederlands. We gaan eerst leren waarom zinnen op een bepaalde manier in elkaar gezet moeten worden, wat voor structuur we gebruiken en dan beetje bij beetje woordenschat uitbreiden met lezen, schrijven en praten. Verder leer je hoe inburgering werkt en leer je veel dingen over Nederland.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL Certificate - World Wide Teachers Boston, USA - 1997480 hour course in class setting along with practice classes to real students
Certificate verified
Education
1992 - 1992
Bachelor’s - Nursing
1998 - 1999
Master's - Hospital AdministrationDegree in Hospital Administration and healthcare management.
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
English teacherOnline English teaching to students from age 4 to adult, level 0 to C2 level, from countries such as China, Taiwan, and Japan.
I also do demo classes where I give the potential client a short class which helps them to decide if they want to have class with the company or not.
2017 - 2019
Teacher level B2 and C1Prepare students for exams such as FCE, IELTS, CAE and TOEFL as well as conversation classes, grammar classes and discussion forums.
2019 - 2019
Dutch teacherTeaching Dutch to a group of Spanish nurses from level A0 to level A2, They integrated language and culture in this classes since the students were going to imigrate to the Netherlands.
2013 - 2017
Director, English teacher, Dutch teacherIn my own language school I gave English and Dutch classes to students of all ages and all levels. Many students ended up preparing exams such as FCE, TOEFL and IELTS with me. Passing percentage was near 95% of the students.
2008 - 2013
Biology and English teacherI taught biology in English to high school students, as well as English literature to high school students.
1997 - 2008
English and Nursing ProfesorTeaching English to pre-graduate students, preparing them for FCE as well post graduate nursing programs in emergency care and English.
2020 - 2023
Dutch and English teacherMostly Dutch teaching. Helping students to prepare for their "inburgering" and also medical Dutch exams. Also, students who start from scratch have come across my classroom, and today they can defend themselves in the language.
5.0
Rating
1,094
Students
11.1k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Dutch
English
Trial Lesson
824 lessons completed
USD 10.59+
Nederlands voor beginners / Dutch for beginners / Holandes para principiantes
A1 - B1Language Essentials4,582 lessons completed
USD 20.99+
Package with 11% off
Nederlandse conversatie lessen
A2 - C2Language Essentials2,552 lessons completed
USD 20.99+
Package with 11% off
When you don't want to study by yourself. Dutch or English lessons in pairs.
A1 - C1Language Essentials686 lessons completed
USD 27.49+
Package with 17% off
Inburgeren in Nederland
A2 - B1Test Preparation1,158 lessons completed
USD 20.99+
Package with 11% off
Availability
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685 Reviews
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English
Sefa
56 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Passed all my integration exams on the first try with help from Hans. He is always very helpful & pleasant to talk to. So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!
Feb 11, 2025
Paolo Bozzolo
9 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent conversations, interesting, stimulating, challenging.
Oct 2, 2024
Abby
1 Dutch lesson
I had a great first lesson with Johannes today! I chose him as my tutor while preparing for my Dutch inburgering exam (A2 level). After self-studying for a while, I started feeling stuck and unsure about where to focus in the final month before my exam (the pressure of the clock counting down is intense!). I was looking for guidance, more practice tests, and insights into the exam structure and strategies and went to youtube for more insight.
I first discovered Johannes through his YouTube channel, which is incredibly practical, to the point, and specifically tailored to the exam—plus, it includes updated content for the new speaking exam format rolling out in March 2025! I had been searching for an online tutor for over a year but struggled to find someone who could address my specific needs for this exam. So, I was thrilled to see that he also offers lessons on italki.
I'm really looking forward to continuing our lessons and making progress with his guidance!
Feb 17, 2025
Dimitar Chalakov
7 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Nice teacher, would recommend since he teaches in a fun and unique way
Jan 9, 2025
Kardelen
11 Dutch lessons
The lessons went very well, thank you for everything
Feb 19, 2025
Hyun Ally
1 Dutch lesson
Just had the first tryout class. It was an introductory session where we discuss my needs and goals. He seems concise and structured, also very helpful sharing tips. Will have a following session to see how we progress further.
Feb 17, 2025
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