Susanna McPhail

My name is Susanna, I live in Utrecht and I have been delighted to be working for the Babel Language Institute since September 2023. Why do I teach? Because of my passion for languages, my interest in other cultures and the immense satisfaction I get from helping other people. With great dedication and patience, I work with each student to identify what they need and what motivates them. I use humour to put students at ease and give them the space to express themselves in the language they’re learning. I teach the language to students in various creative ways, taking their learning style and interests into account. After all, you don’t have to learn a language solely from a book; you can also learn through songs, videos, websites and conversations about topics that interest you.

Before joining Babel, I also worked as a teacher in Amsterdam. I regularly go on holiday to England to enjoy lovely walks or visit family. I also travel regularly to Italy, where I have family living there too. I love being surrounded once again by the languages I find so beautiful when I’m in those countries.

Education and training

Elementary Dutch course (A0 → A2)
Elementary Dutch course (A0 → A1)
Intermediate Dutch (A2 → B1)
Upper-Intermediate Dutch (B1 → B2)
Advanced Dutch (B2+ → C1)
State Exam NT2 I Preparation
Course Dutch B2+ for medical professions (including exam)
English Pre-Intermediate course (A1 → A2)
English Intermediate (A2 → B1)
English Upper-Intermediate (B1 → B2)

Students’ experiences

Read what students have to say about Susanna’s lessons:

• “Susanna was kind, relaxed and patient. She is very knowledgeable and gave everyone an opportunity to participate.”
• “The teachers have been extremely friendly and considerate. Susanna took keen interest in teaching us with precision and ease.”
• “Susanna was very professional, the best teacher.”
• “Susanna is a very professional teacher. I can’t say a single bad thing about her.”
• “Thank you very much for your patience and support during the language course. Your lessons were informative and motivating.”
• “Thank you very much for all your hard work and dedication to us as students during this period.”