Hello, my name is Helen Koolschijn and I'm an experienced native Dutch tutor currently living in Estonia. I have been giving Dutch lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2024. I am currently offering a discounted initial trial lesson at 90% off my normal lesson price for new students.
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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.
Mariana G Netherlands
Today we practiced the imperfectum and discussed when to use it and when to use the perfectum. To do so, Helen asked me several questions about my weekend and my previous travels to help me understand when to use each of these past forms, it was great practice.
Debbie D United Kingdom
Thank you Helen for your patience, especially after I had logistical issues, and thank you for your patience as I grapple with the fundamentals of learning a new language!
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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