Dutch Language Training (NT2 & NVT)
Dutch Language Trainer (NT2) at NEDLES, Amsterdam, https://nedles.nl
November 2022 - present
- Dutch language classes for small groups of up to 6 highly-educated students of 2,5 hours; method: Code+ deel 3 (A2>B1) & deel 4 (B1>B2)
Teacher of Dutch (NT2) at TOPTAAL, Amsterdam, toptaal.nl
February 2022 - present
- CoDiVa, computer skills and basic Dutch to a group of five students at low literacy level; once a week 2,5 hours; methods: Link A0-A1, DigLin+
- Taal op de Werkvloer, Vondelhotels: Dutch language skills tailored for the hotel business, once a week 3 hours. Method: Code+ deel 3 and others
- Staatsexamen I group, Taaloffensief, Dutch for fast students A0-A2, twice a week 2,5 hours; methods: Code+ deel 1 & 2
May - June 2010
- Staatsexamen I group: 10 highly-educated students, CEFR levels A0-A2, five contact hours a week, methods: Code !, Nederlands in Hoofdlijnen, Toptaal reader.
Teacher of Dutch (NT2) Staatsexamen Programmes I & II at ROC van Amsterdam & Flevoland, rocva.nl & rocvanflevoland.nl
April 2010 – present
- teaching Dutch as a Second Language (NT2), 20 international students per class
- CEFR levels: A0-B2 (false beginners & advanced)
- methods: Contact! deel 1&2, Code 1&2, IJsbreker deel 3 "Op Koers", Nederlands in Actie, Nederlands in Hoofdlijnen, Stap Deel 3, De Opmaat, Van Start, Vooruit, De Finale, In zicht, Taalsterk B1
- from start of Covid-19 period until present: combined online teaching with Zoom, Teams
- tutorship various groups
- 6-12 contact hours a week
Inburgering A0-A2
- 25 language learners preparing for their "inburgeringsexamen"
- methods: portfolio, Nederlands aan het Werk, Taalpingpong, Nederlands in Hoofdlijnen, Kennis van Nederlande Samenleving
- tutorship various groups
- approx. 10 contact hours a week
TOA & TONI (Alfa) tests co-ordinator & planner toets.nl
- planning, co-ordinating & taking of 'TOA/TONI-toetsen' (NT2 tests)
- CEFR levels: A0-B2
- methods: ICE (Culemborg), 'Toets Onderwijs en Arbeidsmarkt' & 'Toets Op weg Naar Inburgering'
- approximately 10-20 hours a week
Intake & Assessment Inburgering A2 & Staatsexamen I
- intake & assessment prospective students
- communication with DWI, Taalwijzers Amsterdam Centrum & West, Amsterdam Municipality Administration through Edisa
- assessment medhod: ICE TIWI-II
- approx. 24-32 students, 10 hours a week
Teacher of Dutch & English (2006 - 2008) at Schiphol College & ROCvA
- ROCVA, Amsterdam: 24 contact hours weekly, groups of approx. 10-20 students up to CEFR level B1; methods: IJsbreker, Doorstart (2006, 10 months)
- Schiphol College, Hoofddorp: 12 contact hours weekly Dutch, English & ICT to groups of Security Personnel Students (2008, four months)
Dutch (NT2) Language Trainer Staatsexamen II, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: nt2.vu.nl/nl/index.asp
2012 - 2017
- CEFR levels: A0-A1 (absolute beginners); A2-B1 (pre-intermediate)
- methods: Code Plus 1, 2 & 3
- 20 international students per class
- Intensive Writing Course 'Beter Schrijven'. 'Taal@Hoger onderwijs' (De Wachter, 2010) in combination with various other specialised methods
- 2.5 - 9 contact hours a week
Guest Speaker at Dutch Language (NVT) Teacher Training Workshop, Taaluniecentrum, Antwerp & Amsterdam: taaluniecentrum-nvt.org
August of 2011 - 2014
- workshop of 3 hours for some 15-21 NVT (Dutch as a Foreign Language) teachers at universities abroad
- on language usage, the ins and outs of asking questions, anticipating on students' questions, semantics, register & style
- individual & detailed feedback on literary writing assignments
Dutch (NT2) Language Trainer: Writing course 'Beter schrijven', Taalcentrum-VU & Vrije Universiteit: taalcentrum-vu.nl
May-June 2013
- intensive Writing course, five meetings
- small group of highly educated students, in need to improve their writing skills for academic purposes or work
- course design by Vita Olijhoek (VU) & Godi Dijkman
- basic coursebook: 'Taal@Hoger onderwijs' (De Wachter, 2010), various other specialised methods
- organised by the Taalcentrum VU under the guidance of Marja van der Hoorn, in collaboration with VU, Amsterdam
Teacher of Dutch (NT2), UvA Talen Amsterdam, uvatalen.nl
April - June 2010
- 10 highly-educated students
- CEFR level A2-B1
- methods: De Tweede Ronde (Delftse Methode), Nederlands in Hoofdlijnen
- two contact hours a week
Teacher Dutch Writing Skills 'Beter in Taal', Hogeschool van Amsterdam & UvA: hva.nl
April - July 2005
- CEFR levels C1-C2
- 23 2nd to 4th year HBO students
- linguistic competence, stile & grammar
- method: HvA reader
- approx. six contact hours weekly
Teacher of Dutch (NT2) Staatsexamen I-II, INTT (Instituut voor Nederlands als Tweede Taal - UvA), Amsterdam: intt.uva.nl
2003 - 2005
- CEFR levels A0-B2
- methods: Code 1 & 2, Lezen, Las, Gelezen 1 & 2, Nederlands in Hoofdlijnen, readers etc.
- 12 contact hours weekly
Teacher of Dutch (NT2) Staatsexamen I-II 'Thai Project', HES Amsterdam School of Business, Inholland, Amsterdam & University of Amsterdam
September 2004 - November 2005
- project Thai students in co-operation with Thai Embassy & University of Amsterdam (UvA)
- CERF level A0-B2
- methods: Code 1 & 2, Nieuw Perspectief 1 & 2, Exam Preparation
- 15 contact hours weekly
Dutch Language Trainer 'NVT Summer Course', Erasmum Taalcentrum (ETC), Jakarta (Indonesia): erastaal.or.id
August 1999 - 2000 - 2001
- intensive course for selected university students (of Dutch) from all over Indonesia
- special emphasis on improving speaking and listening skills
- approx. 30 contact hours, three consecutive years, two weeks for each course
Private Teacher of Dutch (NT2), English & Italian
- 1993-2008
- Amsterdam, various locations
- methods: various
- 10 contact hours weekly, all levels