Raymond
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Raymond
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Dutch
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
German
Other
Light-hearted & patient teacher focusing on dynamic and engaging Dutch and English classes.
Teaches
Dutch
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
German
Other
Light-hearted & patient teacher focusing on dynamic and engaging Dutch and English classes.
From NetherlandsLiving in Barcelona, Spain (13:38 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 29, 2021Interest topicScienceMedical & HealthcareHistoryTechGaming
Hello there! / Hallo allemaal!
I'm Raymond, but you can call me Ray. I was born and raised in Amsterdam and grew up bilingual (Dutch/English). I enjoy engaging in conversations with people from around the world, which is why I chose to teach on italki. Outside of work and teaching, I keep myself busy with calisthenics, traveling, cooking, and riding motorcycles.
Mijn naam is Raymond, maar jij mag mij Ray noemen. Ik hou ervan om gesprekken te voeren met verschillende mensen van over de hele wereld. Daarom heb ik ervoor gekozen om op italki les te geven. Wanneer ik niet aan het werk ben of les geef, houd ik mij graag bezig met sporten, reizen, koken en motorrijden.Me as a Teacher
As your teacher, prioritizing your needs and addressing potential challenges comes first for me. I consider myself laid back and patient. I will always provide a comfortable environment for you to ask questions, make mistakes, and occasionally face learnful challenges. I'll do my utmost best to ensure that.
Als jouw leraar prioriteer ik jouw wensen en potentiële uitdagingen. Ik beschouw mijzelf ontspannen en geduldig. Te allen tijde zal ik een relaxte omgeving voor jou bieden om vragen te stellen, fouten te maken en af en toe uitgedaagd te worden. Ik zal daar mijn uiterste best voor doen.My lessons & teaching style
All lessons will be tailored to meet your specific needs and desires. Together, we will set goals and work towards achieving them. In learning the Dutch basics, we will utilize various books to gain a thorough understanding of sentence construction, expand your vocabulary, and practice pronunciation.
Alle lessen worden aangepast naar de wensen van jou. Samen zetten wij doelen op waar wij naartoe zullen werken.
The subjects I teach during my classes are:
Nederlands voor beginners / Dutch for beginners
Nederlandse conversatielessen
Nederlandse grammaticalessen
Nederlandse groepslessen
AND
English conversational lessons
English grammar lessonsMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL - The TEFL Org - 2021168-hour Level 5 Online TEFL Course.
Certificate uploaded
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - Nutrition and DieteticsDegree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Work Experience
2017 - 2020
Employee Trainer / Trainee CoachI was responsible for preparing aspiring security guards for both their theoretical and practical exams. In the theoretical phase, it was crucial to provide thorough instruction in expertise and legislation. During the practical phase, my role involved coaching them through various activities, as well as evaluating and assessing their progress.
5.0
Rating
516
Students
4,594
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
English
Dutch
Trial Lesson
346 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Conversational English
B1 - C2Conversation Practice356 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
Package with 10% off
English Grammar
A1 - C2General19 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
74 Reviews
All
English
Dutch
Arman Badiei
32 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Raymond quickly adapted to my needs, playing a vital role in enhancing my Dutch speaking skills. His friendly encouragement made conversations feel natural, akin to chatting with a friend. I genuinely looked forward to my weekly lessons with him. His positive approach made speaking Dutch less challenging, reducing grammatical errors, broadening my active vocabulary, and enhancing my readiness for immersion in Dutch society.
Over six months of weekly sessions, I progressed from A2.2/B1.1 to B1.2/B2.1 proficiency. While I had a decent grasp of vocabulary and grammar, I often struggled to put them into practice during speech. Raymond's classes significantly helped make my speech feel more natural and accurate. I now feel much closer to achieving professional fluency in the near future.
Jan 3, 2024
Ivan Voronin
55 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ray is the best teacher I've ever had. His classes are well-structured, and he knows how difficult it might be to learn a new language from scratch. I started to feel progress almost immediately! Moreover, Raymond is not only an experienced tutor but also an interesting person: we can discuss everything - from politics and economics to films and tattoos.
Mar 20, 2023
will tinguely
131 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am someone who traditionally struggles to learn language, but Raymond is an unparalleled teacher. I feel for the first time that I am making substantial progress towards achieving my dream of being bilingual after many failed attempts in school. Raymond is attentive and knowledgable, he exhibits a fundamental understanding of many languages which allows him to tailer the course in a way that works best for you. I would highly recommend Raymond to anyone looking to learn a language.
Nov 15, 2022
Deliani
1 Dutch lesson
Nice trial lesson with Raymond.
May 30, 2024
Sam Bailey
9 Dutch lessons
Ray is an excellent teacher. We typically go over an article he has sent to me a few days before the lesson, but I also enjoy chatting in Dutch about things we've done since the last lesson. I've been surprised by how much I've been able to say and by how much I understand from Ray. He is very relaxed, patient and helpful, and is also a very interesting person to talk to.
May 6, 2024
Sakthy Murali
1 Dutch lesson
Looking forward to the next class!
Apr 9, 2024
Trial Lesson
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