I love working with adults who are learning Dutch as a second language (NT2).
What happens when you try to learn a completely foreign language later in life — either because you want to or because you have to?
What kinds of challenges do you face? And what is it like to learn a totally different pronunciation system?
I’ve been through it myself while learning Chinese. A fascinating journey!

I genuinely enjoy examining and testing language skills, because I meet so many different people — and every time I’m surprised by new ways of speaking.
I also see it as a challenge to help nervous candidates feel at ease during their exams.

As a speech therapist specialized in NT2 (Dutch as a second language), I have over 20 years of experience helping learners speak more clearly and understandably.

It gives me great satisfaction to see my students grow in confidence and speak more freely and comfortably.

Besides my passion for language and speech, I enjoy Netflix, dancing with my sister and friends, Chinese culture, spending time with my family, and cuddling with my greyhound and cat.

I work as a certified assessor in the Gelderland region, and I support learners throughout the Netherlands — either on location in Velp, or online.