M a k e l a
Reach Your Goals 📍 Dutch for Every Level 📍 Civic Exams 📍 Business 📍 Young Learners
Strong exam angle. 2.5k lessons, ★4.9. Good if you need structure toward NT2.
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Does not clear our Verified Pro bar (3,000+ lessons and 4.9+ rating). Still fine for low-stakes conversation if reviews look recent.
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About M a k e l a
🌟 Welcome to my profile ! 🌟 Hi! I’m Makela — a certified Dutch teacher, translator, and your go-to expert for real-life fluency. With 9+ years of experience (online and in schools), I specialize in making Dutch practical, clear, and fun — whether you're preparing for exams, pursuing career goals, or supporting a young learner. Why Students Succeed With Me: ✅ All Levels (Beginner–Advanced): Structured lessons tailored to your level and goals. ✅ Inburgering/Staatsexamen: Proven track record — 100+ students have passed! ✅ Business Dutch: Master interviews, emails, and workplace communication with confidence. ✅ Kids (8+): Certified TEFL-based methods I help you reach your Dutch goals.
Teaching style
I teach using the trusted Contact and Delftse Methode lesson books — all provided digitally to my students, free of charge. To keep lessons effective and engaging, I also use official resources from recognized Dutch educational platforms. Clear, natural speech and accurate pronunciation are always a key focus in my sessions. 📩 Have questions or want to get started? I’d love to hear from you! Kindest regards, Makela
What students say (81 reviews)
Makela is a great teacher with a great vocation. I have started learning Dutch from scratch and I feel that with Makela I have advanced and I have managed to learn and understand the language in a very didactic way and with very good material. Makela makes sure that you can understand and clarify all your questions , without a doubt she has a lot of patience. I would personally recommend her classes 100%.
The lesson from Makela is very helpful all the time. She customizes every single lessen for my needs. In that way I could learn much without losing interest or motivation and boost my Dutch to higher level. If you have A2 or B1 level in Dutch and want to jump to next level, she can be the great help. I highly recommend her.
Makela is a great teacher who utilises a wide range of free and online resources to help her tailor the lessons to the needs and level of her student.
I had the pleasure of learning Dutch with Makela from the beginner level, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. Her teaching style is both engaging and patient, making even the most challenging steps easy to grasp. She tailors lessons to individual needs, ensuring that I not only understood the language but also felt confident using it in real-life situations. Her passion for teaching and deep knowledge of Dutch culture brought the language to life. I highly recommend Makela to anyone looking to learn Dutch efficiently and enjoyably!
Makayla is a wonderful teacher. It is very clear that she has a lot of experience in teaching. She is patient, clear in her instructions and corrections, positive and always well prepared. She has helped me prepare for my B1 NT2 speaking exams and has really boosted my confidence and my feeling of preparedness. I would definitely recommend her.
Makela is a kind and dedicated Dutch teacher who truly cares about her students. She creates a warm and welcoming space where you feel comfortable speaking and learning at your own pace. She meets you exactly where you are and adjusts her teaching to your level and needs. Her explanations are clear and practical, and she always makes sure you understand before moving on. Makela brings a lot of different materials to each lesson, which keeps the sessions structured and engaging. You can feel how much effort and thought she puts into her work.
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