About me
My name is Martine Blankenburgh and I’ve been working as a teacher since 1990. In 2009, I obtained my Certified Teacher of Dutch as a Second Language (NT2). That was a great choice!
- Experience
After 15 years, I still enjoy giving private and group Dutch NT2 courses. Getting to know other cultures and helping people find their feet in the Netherlands is the best thing there is!
As a teacher of Dutch as a Second Language with five years of experience with the Blik op Werk Quality Mark, I have worked at various language schools in North Holland and throughout Zeeland. In 2010, I founded ‘Tijd voor Taal in Zeeland,’ a private school in the heart of Goes.
On April 1th 2021, my company made a sustainable move to Nieuwegein, in the heart of the Netherlands, and we are now called ‘Tijd voor Taal in Utrecht.’
- Learn Dutch quickly and with pleasure
You’ll only learn a language quickly if you enjoy it and feel comfortable in the group. It’s important that others listen to you and that you’re curious about what your fellow students have to say. This is only possible if students are a good fit in terms of interests and level. I try to accommodate this as much as possible. My groups are usually no larger than four.
If the atmosphere and environment are pleasant during lessons, you’ll look forward to every next one! And the better the atmosphere, the more conversation there will be, and that’s what it’s all about!
- Goal
My goal is to help you achieve your personal learning goals as quickly and effectively as possible. Of course, you also need to invest in yourself and consistently spend half an hour on your homework every day!
The usefullness of the Dutch State exam NT2
Being able to speak and write Dutch fluently is essential for integrating into the Netherlands. Moreover, employers value your command of Dutch. This opens up many more opportunities in the Dutch job market.
That’s why I always emphasize to my students that a State Exam NT2 program is a very smart choice!
You’ll have ample opportunities to further develop yourself through further education, a suitable profession, or a better position within the company. And… it only costs a fraction of your life!
Learn Dutch well and sign up!
You are very welcome!