Fide Master teaching pupils of any age or skill level
From 31.26 £ /h
Chess is a fun game to play and it's a helpful exercise for the brain. Besides, the chess world is a place with wonderful and peculiar people. When teaching, I probably have all the answers for your questions - hopefully. My approach is rather casual; if you really want to have a drill instructor, go solve puzzles online!
Extra information
Electronic devices could be helpful, but are not necessary
Location
At student's location :
- Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Me
I'm very patient with my students and even occasionally funny. I can explain anything to anybody, but please don't ask me to try that literally :) I also have good experience working with children; somehow they like my imaginative stories.
Education
Gymnasium Felisenum, Universiteit van Amsterdam (mathematics, psychology, archaeology, philosophy). Thanks goverment! But not so relevant for teaching chess I think
Experience / Qualifications
I've been teaching chess for years, after finding out life is not about making money or looking better than your neighbours
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
My approach to teaching is to make things fun. In that emotional state learning is easiest. Of course I have my Epic Grammar Trilogy, but we'll focus on speaking and pronunciation first. The dutch G is my favourite letter to pronounce; hopefully you'll sound like an espresso machine too in the foreseeable future!
Teaching songs you don't really like is a no-go for me. I'll help you figure out which 'classics' are there to practice on and I'll give advice about technique and timing etc.. Also, if you're really curious, I can teach you some music theory. My general goal is to get you hooked to playing. When bored, grab your guitar, not your phone!
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