Rick R.
Professional Super Tutor
Should you book Rick?
Yes Rick is one of the most experienced Dutch tutors on Preply: 1,699 lessons and a 5.0 rating from 18 reviews. Book one lesson to see if the style fits you.
- Who is Rick a good tutor for?
- The profile says: beginners, speaking practice and Dutch for work.
- How much does a lesson with Rick cost?
- $70 an hour (Preply lists $58 for a 50-minute lesson). More than most Dutch tutors we list (middle price $36).
- Can Rick explain things in my language?
- Rick also speaks English.
- How do I book Rick?
- Through Preply, not through us. We only link to the profile.
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About Rick R.
Hallo daar! (Hey there!) 👋 🌞 Want to use this summer ⛱️ to learn/ improve your Dutch? But you're worried you miss out on weather dependent events? Don't worry, I've got you! 🙌 I like flexibility as much as you do! 🤸♂️ Schedule your classes, but feel the liberty to reschedule them as you see fit!*💥 Focus on conversations useful for places you're going to visit 😎 🗣️ Gain more confidence in speaking! 🗣️ Be able to hold a conversation! 🗣️ Understand native ways! 🙌 Stay tuned ⤵️ My name is Rick, I'm 33 years old and I'm originally from a small village called "Harderwijk". It's a small port city located in the center of the Netherlands. Since my late teens I've always dreamt about seeing and exploring the world and I'm managing to do so. This passion for experiencing different cultures and exploring beyond my horizons has resulted in me living a nomadic lifestyle. I've been living a nomadic lifestyle for about 4 years now. During the summer months I live in the Netherlands and during the winter months you can usually find me in Asia. I love understanding different cultures and experiencing & debating different ways of life. I've got many other interests, a few of them are: Food, sports, nature, animals, sustainability, anything lively and active really. During our conversational classes we can talk about literally *any subject* YOU might find interesting. I'll do my part and find the right questions to ask for your benefit. I've worked for over a decade as a manager in multiple restaurants with people from all over the world. I like to help people with their learning goals and make them feel comfortable with their progress. Because I've worked with so many different cultures, I've obtained a wide knowledge and multiple ways to keep you interested and motivated during your journey to learn Dutch. We'll work on it together in a fine mix of fun and 'getting down to business' in a safe environment, so you can learn optimally. *flexibility as per Preply's rescheduling policy My teaching style, approach & experience ✅ Focus on your development ✅ Patience & understanding ✅ Adaptable approach to your needs ✅ Constructive feedback to help you grow ✅ Tailored lessons to your pace, learning preferences, and personal goals ✅ I aim to create a supportive and engaging environment, where fun and motivation are a big element 🗣️ I've taught expat colleagues Dutch, on the job, for over 10 years. 🗣️ I've experience in teaching Dutch & English in multiple communities around the world. 🗣️ I've got my TEFL course (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Even though English is different than Dutch, methods can be used for both. ✍️ Done full on-site translation projects for multiple restaurant concepts and management procedures What you can expect ✅ Confidence growth ✅ Noticeable progress ✅ Achieving your goals ✅ Positivity, laughter, involvement ✅ All kinds of material, ready for you to use What you can get (based on your preference) 🗣️ Speaking 👂 Listening ✍️ Writing 📚 Reading 🤓 Grammar 🧠 Followed with accurate practical exercises (if you want) 🇳🇱 And of course as much Dutch culture as you desire Learn Dutch in a fun and effective way! With personal attention, in a pleasant environment and always an enthusiastic teacher!
Teaching style
Adaptable, encouraging, structured, and professional, focusing on individual development with patience and constructive feedback.
- Also speaks
- Nederlands (Native), English (Advanced)
- Focus
- Dutch for beginners, Conversational Dutch, Business Dutch
What students say
18 reviews on Preply
- Mehdi★ 5 · February 16, 2026
Rick is very dedicated and shows care. My main agenda was to improve my speaking and, thanks to Rick, I'm more confident in talking in Dutch now. He customized the learning for me, always prepared very well, came up with very useful homework and materials based on my weak points (and interesting topics), followed up with me, and worked together with me to improve my language skills. Highly recommended. Super bedankt, Rick!
- Alejandra★ 5 · February 3, 2026
Rick is understanding, kind and very patient teacher. He prepares his classes very well and is flexible with the pace, adjusting it to suit your progress. I like that he has slides and gives a lot of examples of how to combine the words and verbs.
- Jackie★ 5 · December 23, 2025
Thank you for your patience!
- Blanka★ 5 · November 27, 2025
Highly recommend classes with Rick. He made learning Dutch fun for me, adjust the classes to my learning needs and I've had so much progress already thanks to him!
- Morteza★ 5 · October 22, 2025
Rick is an exceptionally dedicated and knowledgeable teacher. What truly sets him apart is his ability to anticipate exactly what I need to progress — often before I can even articulate it myself. Each lesson is carefully structured and thoughtfully prepared, with a strong focus on practical, commonly used Dutch phrases that I can immediately apply in real-life situations. Thanks to his targeted feedback and motivating teaching style, I have noticed a significant increase in both my confidence and my language skills. I wholeheartedly recommend Rick to anyone who wants to learn Dutch in a serious, efficient, and engaging way. He combines professionalism with a personal touch, making every lesson both valuable and inspiring.
- Sarp★ 5 · October 21, 2025
I began Dutch as a complete beginner and Rick guided me step by step with clear explanations, practical examples, and a very patient approach. Each lesson was structured and focused on exactly what I needed, and my progress was noticeable week by week. He communicates complex topics in a simple way and keeps you motivated. I’m very happy with the results and strongly recommend Rick as a Dutch teacher.
Reviews quoted from the tutor's public Preply profile.
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