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Preparation (integration) exam / Exam training
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Are you preparing for the civic integration exam? I would be happy to help you pass the exam successfully. We will use practice exams to get you more comfortable with the questions and I'll give you tips. We will also look into the grammar points that are necessary for the exam. We will work on all 4 aspects: speaking skills, writing skills. reading skills and listening skills.
I would like to hear what your current level of Dutch is, so we can make a proper planning for you.

Are you preparing for the integration exam? I would be happy to help you pass the exam successfully! Together we will make practice exams, so that you become familiar with the questions, and I will give you useful tips. We will also cover the grammatical topics that are necessary for the exam. In addition, we will work on all four components: speaking skills, writing skills, reading skills and listening skills.

I would like to hear what your current level of Dutch is, so that we can make a good plan that suits you.
Extra information
The lesson will always take place remotely, via either Meet or Teams.
Location
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Online from Netherlands
About Me
My name is Irma; I am a social, energetic, positive-thinking, and adventurous person with a lot of international experience in many different areas.
I enjoy working with all age groups and all levels. Classes will take place via Skype. I don't use certain teaching methods, but I like to structure the lessons. The student indicates what he / she wants to learn and I will always translate these wishes into tailor-made lessons.
The lesson should feel like a party; I believe that with a good dose of humor you get the best out of yourself and others.
Education
I studied Communications at Fontys University in Tilburg, The Netherlands.. I graduated in 2009.
After that, I studied Spanish as a Second Language level C1 at the Miguel Cervantes Academy in Madrid, from which I graduated in 2017.
Experience / Qualifications
My love for languages started a couple of years ago when I realized how valuable it is to be able to express yourself fluently in different languages. During my previous job I worked a lot with volunteers. Often these were volunteers who had not mastered the English or Spanish language. This gave me the motivation to help them with all their questions while working; sometimes these were questions about speaking skills, about culture, and other times about their grammatical questions.
Dutch is my mother tongue, the language in which I currently write articles, and also the language that I taught, among others, my Guatemalan husband.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
Spanish
English
Skills
Dutch for adults
School
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
During our lesson, I’ll gladly help with any questions you have—whether they’re about Spanish grammar or culture.
Please let me know your current level of Spanish and what you’d like to focus on. If you have a particular interest, share it so we can make the most of our time together.
I’m also happy to help with homework assignments. My goal is to challenge you without overwhelming you.

Feel free to book a 30-minute lesson to see if my teaching method matches your needs.

The listed prices apply to a lesson for one person.
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The most important thing to me is that we have fun while learning – this makes lessons so much more enjoyable! During our classes, I’m happy to help you with your questions about Dutch grammar, and we can work together on your speaking, writing, and/or listening skills. Do you have homework you need help with? That’s absolutely possible too!

Let me know your current level and what you would like to focus on. I enjoy challenging you, while making sure it always stays fun and never becomes overwhelming.

Feel free to book a 30-minute lesson to see if my teaching method matches your needs.

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