I always had a love for languages, other cultures and an international environment.
About Tanja
I always had a love for languages, other cultures
and an international environment.
and an international environment.
About Tanja
Hoi! Mijn naam is Tanja.
I’m a Dutch teacher & content creator. Originally I am from the Netherlands,
and I was born and raised in the province Friesland.
After quite some years struggling with jobs that weren’t meant for me, I feel very lucky that I have found my passion;
teaching Dutch to foreigners (teaching Dutch as a second language).
I always had a love for languages, other cultures and an international environment.
After working in tourism, I changed my career path and lived and worked in Albania for 3 years, where I worked at the Dutch embassy. So I know what it’s like to live and work abroad and to have no knowledge of the language.
I traveled the world, lived abroad, had amazing experiences but still, something was missing.
And then, in 2017, when I was for the umpteenth time in Brazil (I am passionate about Brazil), I got in contact with an international language school. Once back in the Netherlands they approached me to ask whether I would be interested in teaching
Dutch to expats in Amsterdam. YES! And so it started. I discovered my path and my flow. I started to teach Dutch and at the same time I studied for Dutch language teacher and graduated successfully.
Tanja is very friendly and professional. She has her lessons well-prepared. She makes sure you don't feel pressured if not saying the right thing, she always has a nice way to explain the grammatical reason behind an error. She creates a very comfortable atmosphere.
I love teaching Dutch
Since then I have been teaching a lot (to adults, children, teenagers; in groups, pairs, 1on1) and I love doing so!
With all this experience, knowledge and beautiful reviews from my previous students, I decided it’s time to create my own lesson material and develop online courses that suit the wishes of my (future) students.
At your own pace you can take a course, no rush, and you have the advantage of having contact with a real teacher through live sessions.
I look forward to having you as my student!
READY TO START YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY WITH ME?
Reviews of our students
‘The classes are always fun to attend, and Tanja makes sure that everyone feels comfortable to give their answers. She corrects our mistakes in a positive manner. The groupwork we do during lessons is also a really great way to learn’.
Jané Baard
- ★★★★★
Hey Tanja,
Thank you very much for the course. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Hope to see you in another course soon! :)
Cansu Bolukbasi
- ★★★★★
Tanja is a fantastic teacher, her passion shows!!
Sheni Pillay
- ★★★★★
I’m currently attending an evening class (Thursday) for beginner Dutch with Tanja. I would like to continue next year with beginner plus but I can’t find the dates on your website, and more importantly, I would really like to continue having Tanja as a teacher. Tanja has/is been great and is making learning this rather difficult language fun, I can only highly praise her and recommend her.
Lena Marletta
- ★★★★★
Tanja is an absolute delight!
Matt Tweedale - ★★★★★
I don't think I would have gained so much knowledge and confidence in learning and speaking Dutch if it wasn't for you!
Thank you so much. You are indeed an amazing teacher..
Ntombenhle Ndlovu
- ★★★★★
Thank you very much for all your help and wonderful lessons. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment!
Kevin du Toit - ★★★★★
Thanks for all your kind, patient, compassionate and very supportive efforts to teach Dutch to us foreigners. I made several attempts to learn in the past. But learning with you has been the most positive and productive experience. I learnt a lot.
Esha Shah - ★★★★★
I appreciated attending this class, I had a lot of fun and I think you're a great teacher!
Sabrina Carli
- ★★★★★
Thank you for being the best teacher, fun and patient all the time!
Nur Hasana - ★★★★★
Do you have any questions?
Feel free to get in touch!
