About me

Aangenaam! 🤝My name is Nina de Vries and I'm certified NT2 teacher (Dutch as a second language) currently based in Enschede, the Netherlands. With a background in Educational Sciences (BSc. and MSc.), I enjoy designing lessons and explanations that work. I teach in small groups (max. 8 students) or privately to ensure personal attention to their growth. 

 

As a freelance NT2 teacher, I teach private clients and for companies such as Taalswitch, Expat Center Twente and the University of Twente.

I also contribute to exam development and assessment at CITO. This job makes me knowleagble about what is expected of students on the official exams. I use these insights to help my students feel better prepared to face their exams confidently. 

 

Language, learning and learning about different cultures have always fascinated me. I enjoy reading about linguistics, running and dabble in quite a few languages myself. Being a student of languages keeps me sharp in my role as a teacher.

 

So, Let's Learn Dutch! Learn more about my services here:

 


My clients


My favorite Dutch things

Fun fact

Dutch is one of the easiest language to learn for English native speakers, because of our shared linguistic ancestry.

 Word

Nieuwsgierig - literally 'news greedy', meaning curious. 

Saying

'Nu komt de aap uit de mouw' - literally 'Now comes the monkey out of the sleeve'. We use it when the truth or a hidden motive reveals itself.

Song

Het regent zonnestralen by Acda en de Munnik.

YouTube Channel for learning

Bart de Pau has a great Dutch miniseries for language learning, as well as discussion panels on the Dutch identity.

Food

Fries with a huge pile of mayonaise.