Miguel
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Miguel
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Dutch
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English
German
French
Other
Spanish
Experienced tutor with 5000+ lessons, motivated to help you, ánd (apparently) fun to talk to.. :-)
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
English
German
French
Other
Spanish
Experienced tutor with 5000+ lessons, motivated to help you, ánd (apparently) fun to talk to.. :-)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From NetherlandsLiving in The Hague, Netherlands (16:58 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 25, 2021InterestsArtTravelFilms & TV SeriesFoodScience
Hallo! I'm Miguel, a 'bon-vivant', born and raised in Holland. I studied art at the Royal Academy of Fine Art in Den Haag, and Film and Literature Theory at the University of Leiden. So I guess it's safe to say that I have a cultural background. I'm also a fanatic 'foodie' and chef. I now live and work in Koh Tao, Thailand, as a Scuba dive instructor. Apparently I make the lessons fun and entertaining, while breaking down the Dutch language in an easy-going and fun way.
Since Covid I have been working as a Dutch tutor with Italki. I really like to help people with their Dutch. So far I have done more than 5000 lessons with people from 75 different countries around the world.
Me as a Teacher
I have gained a lot of experience in the past years with Italki. So I have developed different methods or styles in teaching, so we can figure out which way suits you the best. I believe that speaking is the best training, so I will focus on speaking.
Also for the beginners: have no fear! I am pretty laid-back and I can adapt my lessons to your level. You will feel comfortable trying to speak Dutch Also, I have been living abroad long enough now, to have lost my 'Dutch directness' a bit and I get along quite well with people from different cultures.
I like to keep things quite casual during the lessons, but if you like your lessons a bit more strict, than that´s not a problem as well.My lessons & teaching style
Based on your interests and learning goals, I will customize your classes to your specific needs.
For the beginners classes, I have lots of Dutch textbooks in PDF, such as 'Nederlands in Gang' (A1/A2), 'Nederlands in Actie' (B1), or 'De Delftse Methode´. These books use different methods, so we can discuss which is best for you.
I can also train you for the different language state exams: Inburgering, NT2, EER, etc.
For the more advanced students, who want to practice conversation: We can address different topics, or debate on issues, or practice business Dutch. I am open to anything.
But all in a laid-back and relaxed manner, to ensure you will enjoy your lessons!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
TutorTutor in Dutch, with almost 5000 lessons done, with people from 58 different countries.
Education
1998 - 2003
Bachelor’s - PaintingI studied autonomous art the the fine art department of the KABK in Den Haag (The Hague)
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Film and Literary TheoryIncluding Honours Programme Certificate
5.0
Rating
646
Students
5,541
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Trial Lesson
448 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
'Koetjes en kalfjes' | Improve your Dutch small talk conversation skills efficiently!
A1 - C2Conversation3,192 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Test your Dutch | 'Inburgeringscursus', Nt2 'Staatsexamen', job interview, or internship, I'll get you prepared!
A1 - C2Language Essentials570 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Beginners course (A0-A2) | The entry level course for beginners.
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,237 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 10% off
Intermediate Course (B1 - B2) | A course that focusses on advanced grammar and conversation.
A2 - B2Language Essentials7 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
Advanced Course (B2-C1/C2) | Idiom, expressions, jargon and a lot of in-depth conversation.
B2 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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233 Reviews
Szabina
26 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
I definitely recommend Miguel if you are looking for a superb Dutch teacher! He is always extremely well prepared, reliable and knowledgeable and, besides that, also has a relaxed, encouraging style, which makes me feel very comfortable to speak. His sense of fun and humour and his natural gift for teaching ensure that I enjoyed and educated myself at the same time. :)
Oct 9, 2022
Seamus Donnelly
71 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lessons are always great! I've been studying with Miguel for several months and my Dutch has gotten much better in that time!
Nov 8, 2021
Roxanne Valencia
8 Dutch lessons
Miguel has helped me pass 2 of my integration exams so far and I feel like I have already improved my speaking and listening skills a lot. He very quickly figured out how to help me with my language learning difficulties, and the lessons are fun! I really recommend this teacher!
Mar 13, 2025
Cenk
17 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Miguel understood really well what kind of lessons I needed. He catered to the exact requirments of my situation. I found it really easy to speak with him as his style is helpful and flexible. Highly recommended.
Oct 7, 2022
Carla.m.jones
5 Dutch lessons
lighthearted and fun. Looking forward to more classes with Miguel. Dank je wel!
Mar 19, 2025
Matteo
30 Dutch lessons
Miguel is een topdocent! Hij zorgt ervoor dat je je altijd comfortabel voelt om te spreken tijdens de les, onafhankelijk van je Nederlands niveau. De lessen zijn leerzaam en je kunt altijd goede gesprekken hebben over allerlei onderwerpen die je interessant vindt. Ik ben al drie jaar met hem bezig om het Nederlands te leren en ben daar heel tevreden over. Een aanrader!
Feb 22, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 7.50
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