Dutch Language Training (NT2 & NVT)

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)

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.

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)

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

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

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

April - June 2010

April - July 2005

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

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