I have a passion for sharing knowledge which is why I started as a language trainer in German, English and Dutch in 2005. I am friendly, client-oriented, patient, flexible, committed and experienced.
I love diversity and that’s why I offer a variety of courses: lessons for children from 4 years old, exam guidance for young people, job application training, conversation courses, business courses, private lessons, lessons for two and group lessons (max. 8 people). Relaxation and fun are important, so I offer game nights in German several times a year. I also edit and translate texts to and from German.
In my lessons I create a relaxed atmosphere where students are not afraid to talk and make mistakes. I encourage people to speak a lot, and I correct them and help with the vocabulary. Working on improving grammar is never an end in itself. Instead I focus on helping people apply it to their own context. I also provide supportive advice about apps, websites, podcasts, films and books. There is a lot of useful and fun information available to complement my lessons.
Learning grammar
is never an end in itself.
About Mirjam Hausmann
Mirjam Hausmann
trains, edits and translates.
I am of German-Dutch descent. I was born in the Netherlands and from the age of three I grew up in the German region of Northern Hessen, in a small village between Kassel and Paderborn. I have two native languages and countries. I always felt at home in the Netherlands, so I decided to study there in 1995: Language and Culture Studies (or General Literature) in the beautiful city of Utrecht. I chose English as my language, so I followed the same language proficiency courses as English students.
Lesson on location and remote lessons
Lesson on location and remote lessons
I offer several different lesson options:
- at my office in Utrecht South (Rivierenwijk), IJsselstraat 37 (bus stop nearby/paid on-street parking)
- on location
- online via video calls, e.g. Skype, Zoom or Teams
- by phone
- by email
- a combination of the above options
My experience, skills and training
- experience as an independent language trainer since 2005
- native language both German and Dutch
- master’s degree in Language and Culture Studies (MA), Utrecht University
- Cambridge English: Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
- Cambridge English: Business English Certificate (BEC) Higher
My network
I am part of an extensive network of language trainers, language specialists, translators, (digital) communication specialists and professionals from other disciplines. If I am unable to meet your demand, I will look for someone in my network who can help you in the best way possible.