Academic and Professional English Coaching for Non-Native Speakers — from a PhD with 18 Years in the Classroom.
We won’t just “practice English”—we’ll work on the exact situations you face in real life.
Dr. Erik’s Lessons
50-Minute Language Lesson:
65 Euro
My lessons are structured, focused, and tailored to your specific goals.
You’ll receive clear feedback, targeted corrections, and practical strategies you can immediately apply.
I combine academic rigor with a relaxed, supportive teaching style—so you improve quickly while feeling comfortable and engaged.
50-Minute Individual Coaching Sessions for Specific Events:
95 Euro
My coaching sessions in English prepare academic and business persons for presentations. This is English coaching for professionals who need to communicate clearly and persuasively.
You’ll receive feedback with which you can improve your delivery.
With over two decades of corporate and academic experience you will be given the information that you need to help improve your poise and confidence.
Academic Proofreading and Editing:
Cost Based Upon Length and Turnaround Time. Contact for Quote.
Professional academic editing for non-native English speakers. Dr. Erik — PhD, 18 years in academia — edits journal articles, dissertations, theses, and research proposals to publication standard.
What I edit:
Journal articles and manuscripts for publication
PhD dissertations and thesis chapters
Research proposals and grant applications
Conference papers and academic presentations
University essays and coursework
What you receive:
Correction of grammar, syntax, and punctuation
Improvements to clarity, flow, and academic register
Feedback on argument structure and logical coherence
Suggestions for stronger academic vocabulary and phrasing
A clean, tracked-changes document you can review and learn from
About Me
I'm a native English speaker from the US with a PhD in American History and 18 years of university teaching experience across the Netherlands — where I've lived for over 20 years. I work one-on-one with international professionals and academics on the exact situations that matter most: presentations, papers, interviews, and high-stakes professional communication.
Book a trial lesson and let's get started.
Testimonials
Ann C. - China 48 Lessons:
“Dr. Erik is funny, clear and very helpful!”
Maria T. - Ukraine 19 Lessons:
“I really enjoy studying with Erik. Our lessons are dynamic, and my goal of improving my English communication skills is definitely being achieved. Erik prepares a variety of topics and new vocabulary for discussion, which makes our lessons very engaging and interesting. I highly recommend him as a wonderful, empathetic teacher with a great sense of humor.”
Polina R. - Israel 27 Lessons:
“I really enjoy my English lessons with Erik and can honestly say he is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He adapts each lesson to my specific needs, and we spend a lot of time speaking, which has helped me feel much more confident in English after just the first few lessons. Eric has perfect pronunciation, and it was very important to me to learn with a native speaker - you can truly feel the difference. Even simply listening to him helps you naturally pick up correct speech and accent. He is always well prepared, professional, and punctual, and overall I am absolutely delighted with the lessons and highly recommend him as a teacher.”