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A Group Class isn't For Everyone... Read About Local Private Classes with Strommen!
We Aren't a Big Corporation: Just a Group of Local LA Teachers with a Philosophy and a Love of Language.
Contact or Call Us: (323) 638 9787
The Private Dutch Lesson Faculty In Los Angeles:
Annemiek - Dutch (Netherlands), Koreatown and L.A. surroundings
Hi, I'm Annemiek and I was born in The Hague, Netherlands. My education has been in painting, which eventually brought me to California as an exchange student at CalArts, for one year of grad school. Since then I have embraced this culturally diverse metropolis. Working also as a translator and subtitler for film, I am highly aware of the differences between the Dutch and English languages, never losing track of how they both renew themselves. This balance has become an odd sort of home to me. As a Germanic language, Nederlands has a lot in common with both English and German. At the same time it has adopted way more Romance words than the aforementioned two. A softer, more musical form of Dutch is spoken in the Flemish part of Belgium, where the guttural sounding hard G's of the north come out friendlier and more fluid, going towards French. It is often said that the Flemish treat the Dutch language more conscientiously and the annual national dictation of the Dutch language is most often won by Flemish contestants. Furthermore, Dutch is rich in goofy idioms and proverbs and you will be amazed how often there is a literal match with an English one, but I look forward to sharing some typical Dutch idiosyncrasies and quirks with you. What I like most about one-on one language teaching, as well as learning is that two people of different cultures and mother's tongues sit down together. It makes you look at your own language through a different lens, and becomes an ever-enriching journey. I look forward to seeing you in class!
The Advantages of One on One Dutch Classes in Los Angeles with Strommen:
Individual Attention
If you have tried group classes, bought the books, the software and are feeling a lack of guidance and cohesion - you're right; you need a personal language trainer. 1 on1 tutoring is an effective and rewarding way to learn Dutch. With 1 on 1 instruction you will be making a worthwhile lifelong investment! It's time to globalize, to sharpen our skills; Strommen Tutoring wants to help!
Lets Speak! (Real Dutch)
Let’s speak! The most important thing is speaking and listening. In a group class you do pleanty of listening, and waiting to speak, but not much speaking. With private tutoring you will learn ‘textbook Dutch’ but also the all-important Dutch idioms, slang, and colloquialisms that can only be learned in the intimate 1 on 1 setting. At Strommen we find it amazing, but many these terms are seldom taught even though they can be the most commonly used. When you get off the plane in Paris, we bet the first thing you hear will be an idiom!
What's Your Level?
Whether you are just beginning in Dutch, or you are an advanced Dutch student that wants to finally become fluent, a personalized curriculum and one-on-one attention is the most effective way to see and hear results. There is no other class in Los Angeles that will put you in the exact level you need - you will always be placed with people that may hinder your progress; with one on one you don't need to be classified. The class is organic and so is your progress. See some reviews of our Dutch classes on Yelp!
Let’s read, write, and talk: the ‘multilateral’ approach. At Strommen Tutoring we believe in a ‘multilateral’ and organic approach to learning languages. Think of how you learned English as a child. We will use a variety of Dutch texts, from comic books to Dutch literature and plays. We will use reading exercises, unique writing exercises, and oral exercises we have developed through research and application. Therefore we will engage your Dutch ‘right brain’ through conversation, reading and listening but we will also employ your ‘left brain’ advantageously.
Need help? Maybe all you need is a little help, or... a lot! If you are taking an online course, or are in a group class, I can help you with your Homework, and conversational Dutch (which is always overlooked), accent coaching, oral exam prep, written exam prep, Dutch grammar, Dutch history and culture, and written assignments.
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