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Catherine

5 (4 reviews)

Rate $29
Response 1h
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Number of students Catherine has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (4 reviews)

$29/h

1^st lesson free

Dutch

Language trainer Belgian Dutch with extensive experience: individual professionals and small groups.

Dutch

Lesson location

- online

About Catherine

I was born and raised in the Flemish speaking part of Belgium, and have since lived in different countries in Europe. Currently, I live in London.

I hold a Master´s degree in Economics and in Applied Linguistics and have worked in a multicultural environment ever since I graduated.
For over 15 years, I have been teaching Dutch and Business English to professionals and private students, in small groups, one-to-one classes and via webcam. Previous and current clients include: Hôpitaux de l´Europe, AON, Goodyear, Banco Santander, Kraft, FROB, Nfoque, Spanish Ministry of Industrial Development and Worley.

I speak Dutch, English, Spanish and French at a proficiency level, and also speak a word of German.

About the lesson

During our lessons, I create an optimal learning environment with great sense of empathy. I also went through the process of learning to express myself outside my comfort zone and know about the insecurities and challenges that come with it.

The main focus will be on learning to communicate efficiently and fluently, giving you every opportunity to express yourself, whether you need mainly spoken or written practice. Obviously, we will have to look at the necessary grammatical structures, but you will learn that grammar is merely a tool to become an independent learner and can actually help you to bring nuances to your communication. It doesn't have to be tedious nor frightening.

You will use the language in a context that is both functional and useful to you. Classes are dynamic and fun, with a different range of activities to keep you active throughout every session. As a teacher, I will be there to help you discover the correct structures, and guide you where it goes wrong.

We will also pay sufficient attention to culture, as any language is undeniably intertwined with the society of the people who speak it. Learning a language is not so much about being 100% grammatically accurate, but rather about being able to communicate while considering relevant cultural differences and different social conventions. This will help you achieve your communicative goals and avoid possible misinterpretations.

Language is not about words. It´s about worlds.

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Imogen

Catherine is an outstanding teacher. She is patient, kind and creates an open, relaxed atmosphere in her lessons allowing you to make mistakes and speak with confidence.
She puts in an enormous amount of effort to ensure each lesson is interactive, well-structured, and progressive.

Not only is Catherine an excellent language teacher, she is also an excellent guide to the culture and history of her country. I wholeheartedly recommend Catherine to anyone seeking to learn Dutch, and I hope you enjoy your learning journey with her as much as I have!
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Imogen
Catherine is an outstanding teacher. She is patient, kind and creates an open, relaxed atmosphere in her lessons allowing you to make mistakes and speak with confidence.
She puts in an enormous amount of effort to ensure each lesson is interactive, well-structured, and progressive.

Not only is Catherine an excellent language teacher, she is also an excellent guide to the culture and history of her country. I wholeheartedly recommend Catherine to anyone seeking to learn Dutch, and I hope you enjoy your learning journey with her as much as I have!
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Imogen

Catherine is an outstanding teacher. She patient, kind and creates an open, relaxed atmosphere in her lessons, allowing you to make mistakes and speak with confidence. She has meticulous attention to detail and puts in an enormous amount of effort to ensure each lesson is interactive, well-structured, and progressive.

Not only an excellent language teacher, Catherine is also an excellent guide to the culture and history of her country. I wholeheartedly recommend Catherine to anyone seeking to learn Dutch, and I hope you enjoy your learning journey with her as much as I have!
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Imogen
Catherine is an outstanding teacher. She patient, kind and creates an open, relaxed atmosphere in her lessons, allowing you to make mistakes and speak with confidence. She has meticulous attention to detail and puts in an enormous amount of effort to ensure each lesson is interactive, well-structured, and progressive.

Not only an excellent language teacher, Catherine is also an excellent guide to the culture and history of her country. I wholeheartedly recommend Catherine to anyone seeking to learn Dutch, and I hope you enjoy your learning journey with her as much as I have!
Rocío

Al hablar a la perfección español y tener muchísimo conocimiento, las explicaciones son muy fáciles de entender. Las clases son dinámicas y entretenidas a la par que productivas. Da gusto tener una profesora como ella, siempre con una sonrisa, de buen humor y dispuesta a adaptarse a tus necesidades.
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Rocío
Al hablar a la perfección español y tener muchísimo conocimiento, las explicaciones son muy fáciles de entender. Las clases son dinámicas y entretenidas a la par que productivas. Da gusto tener una profesora como ella, siempre con una sonrisa, de buen humor y dispuesta a adaptarse a tus necesidades.
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María

Catherine hace un gran trabajo previo preparando las clases, integra muy bien la gramática con vocabulario práctico y hace las clases muy amenas e interactivas.

Además, resaltar su flexibilidad y capacidad de adaptación a los distintos estudiantes y sus formas de aprender.
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María
Catherine hace un gran trabajo previo preparando las clases, integra muy bien la gramática con vocabulario práctico y hace las clases muy amenas e interactivas.

Además, resaltar su flexibilidad y capacidad de adaptación a los distintos estudiantes y sus formas de aprender.
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5h: $145
10h: $290

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This first lesson offered with Catherine will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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Fees vary depending on the specific needs of the groups, and start at GBP25 per hour.

Learning a language requires compromise, and as a teacher I dedicate a lot of time and effort in preparing lessons that are tailored to my students' needs. That's why I ask for the lessons to be paid per 10 hours in advance. Lessons can be cancelled up to 24 hours before each planned lesson. Late cancels are charged at 100%.

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Pack rates

online

free lessons

Details

Other tutors in Dutch

Christiaan

Benita

Elka

Martijn

Carl

Esly

Jeremy English, Dutch & Spanish!

Pleun

Leonardo

Tim

Jonathan

Emmanuel

Inge

Charley

Alain

Marc

Tom

Sander

Ray

Alihan

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