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Simon, certified native Dutch tutor in Amsterdam 5.0 ★ · 29 reviews
Hi, I'm Simon 👋 Certified NT2 tutor · Native Dutch · Amsterdam

Proven Metrics

Real results.
Real fluency.

5.0 ★

Rating across 29 Preply verified reviews

98%

NT2 state exam pass rate — first attempt

3 wks

Average time to first full Dutch conversation

The Pain

Why learning
Dutch feels broken.

You are not bad at languages. Standard apps and textbooks just don't prepare you for real-world Dutch conversation in Amsterdam, Utrecht, or Eindhoven.

01 / Obstacle

Duolingo Streak, Zero Fluency

A 365-day streak but you freeze when your Dutch colleague asks about your weekend in the office.

✦ Real-life scenario simulations

02 / Obstacle

The "English Switch" Wall

You build up the courage to order in Dutch, hesitate for a second, aaand… "Would you like something to eat as well?" Straight back in English, before you've even finished. We Dutchies love showing off our hard-earned English, without realizing we're robbing you of the practice you need. Sincere apologies, I promise to make it right.

✦ A very Dutch habit

03 / Obstacle

The English "Comfort" Trap

You can already navigate work, banking, and doctor's appointments in English. So finding the daily urgency to push through an uncomfortable learning curve feels impossible, and frankly unnecessary. Together, we'll manufacture that urgency and find what actually motivates you.

✦ Cozy but costly

04 / Obstacle

Fear of Sounding Silly

What if I make a mistake? What if I pronounce a word wrong?! What if I don't understand the answer?! These mind traps are exactly why speaking a new language feels scary. I'm here to help you fight them, through real practice, in a safe space full of humor.

✦ Mistakes welcome here
The Cure

The 4-pillar
conversation system.

Built specifically for international professionals and expats living in the Netherlands.

01 / Solution

Speaking-First

Sorry to break it to you: Duolingo and books make good listeners, not talkers. What you need, my friend, is practice. Actually using that thing on the bottom third of your face. 80% of every lesson is active speaking, not passive drilling.

02 / Solution

Real-Life Scenarios

"The monkey lives in the jungle." Fun fact, not a sentence you'll use anytime soon. We'll focus on relevant scenarios you can use the same day you learn them. That way you start conversations sooner, and freeze up less once you're in one.

03 / Solution

Motivation Levers

Learning only really sticks when it's either interesting or necessary. That's just how motivation works. So we'll find your learning style, build lessons around what you actually care about, and create just enough urgency to keep you moving.

04 / Solution

Accent Polish

Yes, yes, I know. Dutch can sound like one long throat-clearing contest. During our lessons, I'll help you find your way through the extravagant maze of Dutch sounds.

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