Raymond
Your go-to Dutch & English teacher | For all levels 📈 & exam prep 🎓 | From kids to professionals
Should you book Raymond?
Yes Raymond is one of the most experienced Dutch tutors on italki: 9,100 lessons and a 5.0 rating from 114 reviews. Meets our Verified Pro standard. Start with the trial lesson ($24.50).
- Who is Raymond a good tutor for?
- The profile says: beginners, speaking practice, the inburgering or NT2 exam, Dutch for work and young learners.
- How much does a lesson with Raymond cost?
- $24.50 for a trial lesson. Regular lessons from $44.50 an hour. More than most trial lessons on italki (middle price $10).
- How long has Raymond been on italki?
- On italki since June 2021. Answers 100% of messages and shows up for 100% of lessons.
- Can Raymond explain things in my language?
- Raymond also speaks Spanish, German and Portuguese.
- How do I book Raymond?
- Through italki, not through us. We only link to the profile. The trial price is for the first lesson; regular lessons have their own price on italki.
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About Raymond
Hello there! / Hallo allemaal! I’m Raymond, born and raised in Amsterdam, and I’m here to help you achieve your language goals, whether you’re preparing for an exam or just want to sound more natural. Having worked as a Training Coordinator for a security company in Amsterdam, and having lived in Latin America for several years, I’ve developed a strong foundation in teaching and gathered lots of cool stories to share. Outside of teaching, I love traveling, doing CrossFit and calisthenics, cooking, and riding motorcycles.
Teaching style
All lessons will be tailored to meet your specific needs and desires. Together, we will set goals and work towards achieving them. The lessons will be dynamic and light-hearted, making learning enjoyable while helping you reach your goals. The subjects I teach during my classes are: ✅ Nederlands voor beginners / Dutch for beginners ✅ Nederlandse conversatielessen / Dutch conversation lessons ✅ Nederlandse examentraining / Dutch exam preparation ✅ Nederlandse groepslessen / Dutch group lessons ✅ Nederlands voor kinderen en tieners / Dutch for kids & teens AND ✅ English conversational lessons ✅ English for kids & teens
- Also speaks
- spanish, german, portuguese
- Focus
- Dutch for beginners, Dutch conversation lessons, Dutch exam preparation, Dutch group lessons, Dutch for kids & teens, English conversational lessons, English for kids & teens
What students say
114 reviews on italki
- Beth Stewart★ 5 · Apr 27, 2026
I’ve been studying with Ray for 24 weeks – and I moved from A0 to B1+, while living in the US. Ray is approachable, flexible, and extremely supportive. I came in with a good understanding of my own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to language learning and he was able to adapt his style to what I needed. Ray had zero ego about all the supplemental ways I tried to educate myself – there was no rigid “this is my method and ye shall not deviate from it” BS. He brought so many free resources to the table that I didn’t have to spend a dime on books, videos, or worksheets. We had our final lesson today and we spent the first 45 minutes just discussing what is going on in my life **in Dutch** – I could never have predicted I’d be able to do that at this point and I’m thrilled with the progress I’ve made. I’m moving to AMS next month and will absolutely be able to live daily life in Dutch because of the work we’ve done together. TL;DR Smash that booking button – Ray is your guy!
- will tinguely★ 5 · Nov 15, 2022
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.
- Shou Haruka★ 5 · Apr 24, 2026
An enjoyable and stress-free environment for my first language class outside of school! Would recommend for anyone looking for guidance or a more structured learning enviroment. Lesson materials were provided upfront with a brief overview of future lesson plans and lesson flow.
- Arman Badiei★ 5 · Jan 3, 2024
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.
- Maksim★ 5 · Jun 1, 2026
Great teacher, especially if you need to prepare for some exam quickly.
- Karel Goethart★ 5 · Apr 20, 2026
Raymond is a very good teacher who always gives constructive inputs and suggestions about my speaking skills in Dutch. He also proactively provided useful material resources to help me conducting a job interview in Dutch. I'll definitely book more practice sessions more in the future when I might need some help in building my Dutch speaking confidence. Dankjewel Ray, veel succes voor jou!
Reviews quoted from the tutor's public italki profile.
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