Josanne
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Josanne
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Teaches
Dutch
Native
German
Speaks
English
French
Swiss German
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Learning a language is hard work, but there's no rule that says you can't also enjoy it. :)
Teaches
Dutch
Native
German
Speaks
English
French
Swiss German
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Learning a language is hard work, but there's no rule that says you can't also enjoy it. :)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From NetherlandsLiving in Leiden, Netherlands (09:19 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 13, 2021InterestsWritingLegal ServicesReadingHistoryMedical & Healthcare
My name is Josanne, I'm from the Netherlands and I'm a jurist (criminal law), tutor, study supervisor, group fitness instructor and language lover. My native language is Dutch, but I also speak English, (Swiss) German, French and a bit of Spanish. I'm learning Italian and Japanese and I'm enjoying every frustrating bit of it.
My love for languages comes with a passion for writing and reading. Every year I participate in NaNoWriMo and I do so in one of my target languages since 2021.
The books I read are very diverse, but my absolute favourite genre is medical thriller. I hope that one day one of my NaNo-projects turns out to be my debut roman in that genre.Me as a Teacher
I have worked as a teacher in high school for Dutch and in adult education for Dutch and German. Since secondary school, I have been tutoring students in Dutch, English and German. At the moment I also work as a tutor for criminal law, looking for a place to obtain a PhD. I can easily adapt to your (language) learning needs and style. I believe that you learn the most when you're enjoying what you're doing and having fun.
My lessons are conversation based; I do not teach Dutch from scratch and I do not offer a structured A to Z course. I'd rather see myself as a coach on your language learning journey than as a teacher pur sang. After all, it's you who has to do the learning!My lessons & teaching style
By learning other languages, I have also started looking at Dutch with different eyes, recognising the pitfalls learners may encounter.
Even though I can easily talk about almost anything, the point of language learning is to get you to speak. During my lessons you will take the active role and I will only interrupt your flow of speech in situations I consider appropriate. I will make corrections in the chat window during our conversation, or we could use a shared Google Doc.
I’d be thrilled to help you identify and overcome the quirks of the Dutch language. Trust me, I know how learning a foreign language can be frustrating and fulfilling at the same time!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
4.9
Rating
187
Students
733
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Dutch
German
Trial Lesson
127 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Dutch conversation practice
A2 - C2Conversation568 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 10% off
Dutch legal terminology
B1 - C2Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 11% off
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37 Reviews
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Dutch
German
Andrea L
17 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Josanne is a wonderful teacher and conversation partner. She is enthusiastic about learning new languages, so she really understands the challenges of learning a new language as an adult.
If you are looking for a fun and knowledgable language teacher, look no further. Thanks to my weekly conversations with Josanne, I am much more confident expressing myself in Dutch. Highly recommended.
Jan 28, 2025
DemirchianEvelyn
11 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Josanne is exactly the kind of tutor I need! Very interactive, very kind, and understanding.
Apr 11, 2024
Barbara
26 Dutch lessons
Josanne is absolutely great, really encourages me to speak. I can really see the progress ☺️
Jan 30, 2024
Andreea Lascu
3 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Wonderful trial lesson. Josanne is a lovely, energetic and highly motivated tutor ready to help you learn and gain confidence in Dutch.
Apr 25, 2024
Leanne McLoughney
1 Dutch lesson
What a great introduction. Josanne, instantly had me at ease. Her bubbly personality is infectious. I came of the call energised and excited to start learning again!
Jan 24, 2025
Shandi Barker
1 Dutch lesson
I just had my first lesson on iTalki with Josanne and she is fantastic. I felt that she really listened to me, and understands exactly what I'm looking for. She's a very friendly person and knows a lot about languages - the best kind of language teacher to have! I'm looking forward to learning more with Josanne. Thanks for a great first lesson! :)
Jan 19, 2024
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