English lessons for speakers of other languages by CELTA qualified native speaker

From 30.37 £ /h

I offer online or face-to-face English lessons to non-native speakers. I work with the student to identify learning objectives and any areas of weakness and tailor the lesson accordingly. Areas covered during the lesson include, speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar accent reduction.
I currently live in Den Haag, The Netherlands. In addition to private coaching, I also work for an online ESL company delivering English lessons to children across a range of age groups. In addition, I also work as an ESL proofreader and IELTS private tutor here in The Hague. I hold a BA (Hons) degree and have a CELTA qualification. Prior to a career in ESL English teaching, I worked in the UK national press for the Times and Financial Times newspapers. It was there I developed my proofreading and communications skills.
In my spare time, I write articles for magazines and have had feature stories published in The Telegraph magazine, The Daily Mail and a number of health magazines. I have also written two language books. The first, 'I Already Speak Speak French!' is an illustrated book for children that covers the etymology of many English words to their French origin (attached is a sample of it for your interest!). It has been translated for the French market into, 'I Already Speak English!' The second book is called, 'Learn Business English FAST!' which draws on a teaching methodology used for effective, fast learning that I used whilst teaching English for the international company, GoFluent.

Extra information

Learning resources are provided unless instructed otherwise

Location

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Van Leeuwenstraat, Voorburg, Netherlands

Online from Netherlands

About Me

I am a kind and patient teacher and I like to look for creative ways for students to improve their language skills. I am attentive to students needs and am able to identify areas of weakness and provide the relevant coaching.
I speak French as a second language s I understand the challenges of what it can be like to learn a new language.
When I am not working, I love wide open spaces in nature for hikes and picnics, skiing and mountains and doing yoga.
I greatly enjoy travel and interacting lwith people from other cultures and countries.

Education

BA (Hons) degree in communications from Westminster University in London.
CELTA Cambridge teaching certificate from the British International School in the Netherlands

Experience / Qualifications

I have eight years experience teaching English to learners of other languages. I have worked as a top trainer for one of the world's leading language companies and coached executives and employees from companies such as BNP Paribas, Gucci, Fiat, La Poste, and BMW. I also help children improve their English skills for their school curriculum and those preparing for University, either as a BA undergraduate or postgraduate applying for MA studies. I provide coaching for IELTS, BULATS, PTE and Cambridge exams.

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

English for adults

School

Grammar

Public speaking

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Marija

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My name is Marija and I've recently moved from Germany where I have been an English teacher in a private language school and Volkshochschule, and a private tutor.
I am a passionate linguist who lives the languages. I teach all levels and prepare kids and young adults for exams and help them expand their knowledge. Languages are the most beautiful thing in the world and I always try to make language closer to the student, no need for pressure and stress, everything can be learned with little bit of patience and will :) I work with individuals and groups.

Sandra

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Hello parents! My name is Sandra. I am a native English speaker from New York State. I have a USA teaching license and a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Inclusive Education (Grades K-6 and Students with Disabilities) from the State University of New York at Fredonia. My experiences include teaching at primary international schools in Belgrade, Serbia for 2 years and 3 years at international schools in The Hague, Netherlands. I have worked at two IB primary schools. Alongside teaching at international schools, I have 8 years of experience teaching English. I also have experience teaching grade 1 and 3 in elementary schools in New York State. I have taught children from 2-17 years old and adults. My students range in levels from beginners who are new to learning English, to fluent English speakers that need support or would like to further excel or maintain their fluency. Based on my experiences, I have learned to adjust my teaching style based on different students' needs, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and learning abilities.

Lessons are provided to children and teenagers. Lessons are customized to the learning needs of your child. Whether that be learning English for the first time or practicing improvement of speaking, reading, comprehension, pronunciation, listening, writing, grammar, etc. Lessons can be aimed towards learning a topic such as food, animals, sports, emotions, and more.

For children who are fluent English speakers, tutoring can be given to further excel in particular areas. Subjects that interest the student such as science, history or world topics can be incorporated into the lesson to broaden their knowledge. Support can also be provided in learning organizational skills, research, and mini projects for older children. I am available to help with studying, homework, or school projects. For online learning, I use a variety of platforms, websites, educational games, and e-books to reach the learning goals of my students. Additional homework can be provided if requested.

Depending on the students age, lesson duration is adjusted. If you are looking for lessons for siblings, please reach out to me to discuss the best schedule for your children. My aim is to create a positive and enjoyable learning environment for all my students.

I hope you can join my English lessons! Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I can provide my resume or reference letters if requested. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Laura

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I am Laura , a Spanish woman living in The Hague. I have been teaching and helping high school students with their homework and study methods since 2014 as a private tutor. I have experience as a language teacher in different schools in Madrid (extracurricular activities) for children between 3 and 10 years old. I work as a Spanish teacher since 2019 in various countries, helping numerous students to improve their speaking, listening and writing skills.

I studied Nutrition and Dietetics (4 years bachelor) at Complutense University of Madrid. Later and determined by my love for languages, I completed the BA in Linguistics in Leiden University, following the Brain and Cognition specialization, which focuses in how language and second languages learning works in a neural level.

Depending on the goal, the learning or lesson method is different. Normally, the first day I meet the student and we talk about what he or she expects and the topics we need to pay more attention. From that, I organise and structure a learning plan for reaching the desired goals (listening, speaking, writing, etc) or level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).

Natalia

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With over 12 years of experience in tutoring Maths and English at different levels, my primary objective is to ensure that you not only grasp the material but also find it enjoyable and understand its practical applications.

To achieve this, I will assign homework after each lesson to reinforce your learning and offer progress reports to track your development. Additionally, I am committed to dedicating extra time to help you overcome any challenges you may encounter.

Rajaa

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Native French tutor, I offer French and English as a Foreign Language courses to all those who want to learn or improve their French/English very fast!
I have been a tutor on Apprentus for more than 5 years and have had many students of different ages and nationalities around the world online and in person in The Netherlands.
I tailor every session accordingly, specifically for customers who wish to learn French or English very fast for university exams, prepare for DELF exams/TCF or meet a family member, or for young children, even starting from age 2.
I have time available and can adapt to either way of doing sessions. Skype, Teams, zoom, at my place or yours. I am also flexible in regard to your schedules and your specificities and will be happy to make a program made to measure for you :)

Arzu

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I am a native Russian speaker and can teach Russian to English speakers. I can help you to practice grammar, speaking, pronunciation, listening, writing skills. Also can help with learning Russian from the scratch, starting with the alphabet.

During my lessons, I primarily teach my students not to be afraid to speak Russian. Before classes, I plan topics on which we can talk to expand our vocabulary, and be able to maintain a conversation on a variety of topics.

Also, classes are held in a communication format, so that students learn to understand Russian speech, to be able to ask the questions, reflect on the topic, etc.

Depending on the needs of the student, we study the fundamental grammar rules, which are most important for grammatical speech. To consolidate the material, we do various exercises and tests. Usually, these are texts with gaps that need to be filled. We also do oral exercises so that students can apply grammar rules not only in written assignments but also get used to applying them directly in their speech (which is sometimes a problem because we used to forget some rules in our spoken language).

Since Russian phonetics is quite complicated, I also select various exercises for diction, adapting them for each student (which is always a lot of fun).

I hope to see you on my lessons!

Lucia

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I am a ELE Spanish teacher, from Spain.
I have worked for EF Education First in Costa Rica, this has made me learn a lot about the Latin American culture, and its derivation of Spanish, this makes me have more knowledge about Spanish and how to teach it.

Spanish is a beautiful language and is currently one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
In my classes you will learn about everything that this language encompasses, from grammar, lexicon, communication, history, literature. Basically what the student demands.

I like to give dynamic classes, in which I focus on the student's progress, and I make sure that the student can see by himself his progress with a series of samples from the first class.

Claudia

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I am Claudia, an Italian student who studies International Studies in The Hague. I lived in Luxembourg where I attended the European School of Luxembourg II where I studied French, Spanish, English, and Italian as well as Economics for four years. Living in Luxembourg gave me the opportunity to learn and speak many different languages fluently since it is a multicultural country.

Heejin

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✅ Super tutor ✅ 4,000+ lessons ✅ Students ranging from diplomats to East Asian studies majors take lessons with me. (Read below and find out why!)

Firstly, Here are what Some of my students have to say about me :

Flora 👩: "Heejin is very good at explaining different concepts and words, and I am really enjoying learning with her! Highly recommended."
Dom 👦🏻: "Heejin is a great tutor. She is very engaging and makes learning Korean interesting. The lessons move at a good pace as she lets you try to solve problems but knows when to step in. Highly recommended."
Amir 👱🏼‍♂️: "Absolutely loved every moment of Heejin’s lessons! Her English is fantastic and easy to understand. I received material prior to our scheduled lesson time to review, which made things 10x easier and smoother. She is a patient teacher and teaches correct pronunciation. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to learn the Korean language."

Now, you might be wondering, "What's 5 secrets of her?”

1. No more boring textbooks.
No boring textbooks here!
Learning Korean with me means interactive, practical, and multimedia clips and engaging situational dialogues - which prepared by me.

2. Tailor-made lessons.
Tailored lessons for beginners to advanced learners, hobby to academic students, or business proficiency - my tailored lessons ensure both education and fun!

3. Diversity guru
I was born and raised in Korea, but have been living in 8 countries across 2 continents -The Nethenrlands, Myanmar, Gerogia Rep, Kazhastan, Malaysia, Nepal, Cambodia and Korea - is truly fascinating and unique!
I offer a perspective, explaining cultural differences that enrich your learning and overcome the culture gap!

4. Grammar-made-easy explanation by a multi-linguist tutor
No fear grammar! I speak Korean, English, Russian, and have basic Japanese and Khmer and these allow me to clarify grammar differences and provide golden tips.

5. Fun Culture class!
I teach Korean culture through TV series and movies as guides. Learning about Korea has never been this fascinating!

Plus, extra support through my SNS group ensures you're guided every step of the way on your Korean learning journey!

Are you ready to take off your jouney to learn Korean?
Click the button and let’s have fun!
(Oh, don’t forget to read the rules below!)

👉 Session rule 👈
1 The duration of each session is 50min.
2 I teach WEEKDAYS[Monday - Friday] only.
3 Cancellation policy is the same as platform rule.

Anne

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Hello! My name is Anne and I am 37 years old. I am originally from England, but I have lived most of my life in The Netherlands. I studied Fashion Marketing and Promotion at The London College of Fashion. I have two years of teaching experience teaching English.

Rawan

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Arabic is my mother tongue and I am graduated in English literature. I use the Mastering Arabic methodology from Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Mahmood Gaafar. This method can fit for multiple purposes, school & homework help, professional or leisure usage of the language.
I can adapt and customize the lessons depending on the need of the student.

Tom

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💬 A customised English pronunciation training course with a dedicated native-speaking coach will enhance your communication skills, boost your confidence, and ensure you can be easily understood in English conversations, presentations and meetings.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
🗣️ Pronunciation for Public Speaking and Conversation is a course that identifies and resolves the issues that make people struggle to understand you. Common issues include:

• speaking too fast or slow
• having a confusing or flat intonation
• missing or overemphasising weak sounds
• stressing the wrong parts of words or sentences
• not linking sounds together
• talking with a rhythm that isn't natural to English

We will use a mix of techniques from shadowing and repetition exercises to dramatic readings and real-time speaking practice. We will also use specialist software called Praat so that you can visualise your speech, hear yourself back and make immediate changes to your pronunciation. It's highly effective and pretty fun too!

Our goal: make your speech clearer, more expressive, more enjoyable to listen to and easier to follow.

WHAT MAKES YOUR LESSONS STAND OUT?
First, they’re accessible. In this industry, professional pronunciation training sessions are often priced at €100 an hour or more. That model leaves many people without support. I believe quality teaching shouldn’t be a luxury.

Second, they’re personal. Too many pronunciation courses recycle the same generic materials for everyone. I design each lesson around your needs and issues so the time you spend actually moves you forward.

Finally, they’re research-based. A lot of pronunciation teaching still relies on outdated methods that don’t reflect what we know about how languages are learned. I use approaches grounded in linguistics and pedagogy, so your effort translates into lasting progress.

WHO SIGNS UP FOR AN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION COURSE?
The Pronunciation for Public Speaking and Conversation course is ideal for people who engage in presentations, lectures, speeches or moderating, or simply for people who want to be more confident in everyday conversation.

Pronunciation training benefits professionals from a variety of sectors. My clients include consultants, creatives, therapists, lecturers, teachers, performers, bankers, estate agents, hosts, broadcasters, corporate trainers, small business owners, international executives, and facilitators.

⭐ If you are looking for a more comprehensive pronunciation coaching that goes into all the sounds of your accent, please check out my other course on Apprentus, "English Pronunciation and Accent Coaching / Training with a Native Teacher".

ABOUT ME
My name’s Tom and I’m an English teacher from Southeast England. Now I live in the Hague, Netherlands. I teach English learners how to communicate more clearly.

I have taught for various schools and agencies in the Netherlands and been frustrated by the lack of high-quality materials and expertise in the pronunciation teaching field. So in 2021 I set up my freelance teaching business to change the situation.

I have over 12 years of teaching experience, and I have a master's degree in Linguistics from Leiden University, with a specialisation in English Linguistics. I am trained in speech analysis software, which is a highly effective (and fun!) tool that helps learners not only hear but also visualise their mistakes.

I speak Finnish (my mum's side is from Finland), Mandarin Chinese (I lived in Taiwan for six years) and French (because I love the sound of it). I also know smatterings of other languages like Dutch, Spanish and Japanese. I am also an English language nerd and will happily talk your head off about why British people say "wa'er", what “muscles” have to do with mice, or why English spelling is so beautifully bizarre.

Ahnaf

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Hi I am 21 years old and am currently a student at Leiden University doing a bachelor of sciences in environmental sustainability. I completed my A levels in Maths, Physics and Biology with grades A in Maths and Biology. I also did an AS level in Chemistry from the British School in the Netherlands.

I love science and geography and did my primary education in English and got all grade 9s in my science and geography GCSEs and a grade 8 in Maths. I have some prior tutoring experiences as well so I hope I will be able to use it all to help you get your target grades for any exam. I am able to provide lessons in any sciences, geography, English or Maths topics that are at GCSE level or below! I can also help with any subject such as Drama, Food tech or History!

Léa

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Passionate and experienced teacher, bilingual French-English

Are you looking to learn or improve your English in a supportive, motivating environment tailored to your needs? I offer private online lessons, designed especially for you, whether for:
✔️ academic support
✔️ exam preparation (Bac, TOEIC, IELTS, etc.)
✔️ professional needs
✔️ travel or leisure
✔️ or simply out of curiosity and a desire to learn!

💡 A lively and dynamic method:
Each course is personalized and can include, according to your tastes, elements of English-speaking culture, pop culture, current events, films, music or series to make learning concrete and engaging.

👩‍🏫 About me:
I have been bilingual in French and English since I was very young and I have been giving private lessons for over 8 years.
Today, I am moving towards a professional career dedicated to language tutoring, convinced that learning languages is a wonderful tool for openness, self-confidence and freedom.
I speak English every day and I am committed to transmitting this language with enthusiasm, clarity and pedagogy.

📅 Online courses – flexible hours
I offer online courses adapted to your schedule, with varied, fun or academic materials depending on your objectives.
🔹 All levels (beginners to advanced)
🔹 Children, adolescents and adults
🔹 Regular or one-off courses (support, intensive boost, etc.)

Contact me for an initial discussion to discuss your goals and build a program together that suits you!

Sabina

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I have been teaching Chinese for about 10 years, and over this time I’ve built a rich collection of teaching materials — including modern textbooks, interactive exercises and authentic texts adapted to different levels.
In my lessons, I pay great attention to phonetics, since Chinese is a tonal language that differs greatly from European ones. Correct pronunciation at the early stage helps students build a strong foundation for confident speaking later on.
My teaching style focuses on active communication — I encourage my students to speak as much as possible, even from the first lessons. We practice real-life dialogues, listening comprehension, and vocabulary expansion in a natural way.
I work with both children (through interactive and playful lessons) and adults, helping them achieve their goals — whether it’s travel, daily communication, or professional fluency.
I would be delighted to share my knowledge and help students achieve confidence and success in learning Chinese!
I hope to see you on my lessons!