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Dutch: spelling, grammar, speaking, reading and writing skills
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Are you struggling with the dt-rule? Do you have no idea about sentence analysis? Are you having trouble writing a good sentence for your essay? Or would you like to learn to speak Dutch more fluently with friends, in the store or at work?

Together we will look at what your needs and requirements are. Then I will work out a program, tailored to you. That way we can get started efficiently, to achieve your goals!

Specific questions? Feel free to send me a message.
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  • Around Leuven, Belgium
  • Around Brussels, Belgium
  • Around Mechelen, Belgium
  • Around Antwerp, Belgium
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  • Opzichterstraat, Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, België
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About Me
Hello, I am Toon. Dutch holds few to no secrets for me, due to my bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistics and master's degree in Multilingual Professional Communication at the University of Antwerp. My pronunciation of Dutch is excellent, which is a must for my job: radio journalist.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Linguistics (Dutch, French and Italian)
Master Multilingual Professional Communication (Dutch, French and English)
Specific Teacher Training (Dutch teacher)
Experience / Qualifications
I only taught for a very short time, during the internship period of my Specific Teacher Training. But I have helped quite a few people improve their presentation (skills).
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
English
French
Skills
Dutch for adults
School
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(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Do you have to give a presentation, but your audience is already looking at their smartphone after two minutes? Or are you so stressed that you can't find the words? Or would you like to address your audience in flawless Dutch, without a regional accent?

Depending on your needs and requirements, I will teach you, completely tailored to your needs!
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- targeted exercises based on your objectives

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- refining style and tone
- correcting grammar and idiomatic usage
- developing a more professional, natural written voice

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