I studied Dutch language and literature in Leiden. I lived in the old center of this beautiful town. It was a great time. I started teaching Dutch as well. I was always interested on how people are learning a language that is new for them. Leiden is an attractive city for Students from all over the world. My first lessons to foreigners were in my 'stamkroeg' = favorite bar. I am allowed to teach 1st degree on High-Schools: preparing young people to go studying at the University. After some ti
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I always tell my students that language is a bit like clothing. When you are learning a language, you choose the words that fit you. Just like the clothing you wear fits your “style”. This means that when I teach you, I custom make your lessons. Every time I give you a lesson, your “costume or dress” will be adjusted to your demands and improved where necessary. Of course, for “working clothes” there are different rules and demands than for a “tuxedo or a party dress”. I could not the the way I am teaching now without experience. I started to teach teenagers in international classes. They had to learn Dutch very fast because lessons were in Dutch. Later I specialized in teaching adults. I prepared them for the Inburgeringsexamen. After doing this for awhile I started teaching students for the Staatsexamen as well.
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