Hi there! My name is Hanna. I’m a born and raised Amsterdammer and I’m very passionate about sharing my beautiful native language: Dutch! For as long as I can remember I’ve been interested in different languages and cultures. I studied French and Russian in university, and recently started learning Arabic too. I’ve also followed courses on ancient Hittite language and culture, because I absolutely love history. Everything from the Sumerians up until the Cold War, I wish I could know all about it. In the same way the past is the key to the future, I believe language is the key to culture.

Apart from the obvious love of language and culture, I’m very fond of Russian literature. Nothing beats Goncharov and Turgenev if you ask me. If I’m not reading, teaching or studying, you’ll most likely find me playing guitar, bouldering or binge watching the latest season of Rings of Power.

As for teaching, I really want to make sure students do more than just learn the language. My goal is to make sure you have fun, so that you may come to see the charm of Dutch, rather than just its difficulties. Whether you would like to discuss difficult grammar, ponder over etymology, or just converse for a few hours over a cup of coffee, I am happy to teach you! 🙂