Hello, my name is Helen Koolschijn and I'm an experienced native Dutch tutor currently living in Spain. I have been giving Dutch lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2024. I am currently offering a discounted initial trial lesson at 50% off my normal lesson price for new students.
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Riccardo B Netherlands
Very nice trial, thank you.
Mariana G Netherlands
We had a great class today, progressing with grammar and practising using different expressions. It is great that Helen allows me to do some exercises during class as I had no time for homework this week.
Mariana G Netherlands
We talked a lot about sports, discussed feedback on my written assignment and practised making sentences using "zal/zullen+wel".
Mariana G Netherlands
Ik heb de dialoog in hoofdstuk 13 gelezen en Helen heeft me geholpen met de uitspraak.
Mariana G Netherlands
Today we practiced using scheidbare werkvoorden with a nice and dynamic exercise that Helen prepared using different vocabulary.
Mateus N Netherlands
Helen is really friendly and made me comfortable for the first trial. I was happy with what I could already say, and with the study plan she proposed. I am looking forward for the next lessons.
Hello, My name is Helen Koolschijn and I'm an experienced native Dutch language tutor currently living in Barcelona, Spain. I have been teaching Dutch since 2006 as a second language through Skype and ZOOM. I also speak fluent English and Spanish.
I love teaching, traveling, learning about other cultures.
Qualifications & Experience
Since 2006 I have lived abroad and from that moment on I started to teach English as a second language at a language school in La Paz, Bolivia and Dutch as a second language online.
I have a certification in TEFL, TESOL, TEYL and I speak fluent English and Spanish, I also understand a bit of German and French.
Teaching Approach
My lessons are based on speaking the language but we will have a look at grammar, reading, listening and writing as well. I will make you feel comfortable to speak Dutch and we will have a lot of fun.
I can help you with your grammar, reading, speaking, listening and writing and also prepare you for the Dutch Integration Exam A1, A2 and B1, NT2 Program I and II, CNAVT exam or help you with an interview. I usually work with books but I have a lot of other material as well.
I always consider the individual needs of my students and adapt my lessons to their level and needs. Teaching for me is not just a job it is something that I really enjoy doing.
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