🦋 I'm Ruth, I'm a native Dutch speaker and your Dutch teacher.
🦋 I have two decades of experience teaching law and journalism at university and college level.
🦋 I am the author of: https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/laat-nooit-meer-gaan-handelaar/dp/9044505424
🦋 I have a law and journalism degree from the Netherlands
🦋 I can help with all kinds of writing: fiction, non-fiction, persuasive writing, journalism, memoir, academic essays, research reports etc.
🦋 I have taught children and adults Dutch online and in person.
🦋 I passed my MA in Creative Writing with distinction and I love to help people tell stories
🐱 Unlock your imagination with my Creative Writing Programme, designed for children, teenagers, and adults alike! Whether you're a young storyteller eager to explore your creativity, a teen looking to sharpen your writing skills, or an adult ready to discover the writer within, my creative writing programme offers a supportive and inspiring environment for all ages.
🐱 In this program, participants will:
🐱 Explore a variety of genres, from poetry to fiction and memoirs.
🐱 Engage in interactive writing exercises to spark creativity and refine technique. It will be a playful way of learning how to write Dutch
🐱 Receive personalised feedback and encouragement to help bring stories to life.
🐱 Build confidence as a writer
🐱 Whether you're starting your first story or looking to refine your craft, my Creative Writing Programme is the perfect place to discover your voice, improve your writing, and embrace the power of storytelling.
During the trial class we will figure what your needs are regarding the Dutch language. Then we will plot a way forward. This is what I can offer:
🐱 As a native speaker (check the radio interview with me) I can help you express yourself fluently in Dutch
🐱 As a professional writer, I can help with any kind of writing issue: writing simple directions and emails, cover letters and reports and I can also help with fiction writing as well as academic publications
🐱 I also offer reading comprehension lessons. Having grown up in the NL, I can advise on a wide range of books, from children's books, to literature and non-fiction.