Welcome to BETTER LETTER!
BETTER LETTER provides linguistic services in the areas of EDITING, TRANSLATION and TRAINING.
BETTER LETTER means
- expert knowledge
- careful approach
- pleasant communication
EDITING
BOOK MANUSCRIPTS, THESES, ARTICLES, BROCHURES, WEBSITE TEXT, E-LEARNING MATERIALS
We offer editing services that will help make your Dutch language text clear, concise, fluid and solidly written. We know how to tailor your content to your intended readers. We put every effort into working on the text until both you and we are satisfied. On any text, we will provide an assessment of what we think is required to make your text meet the intended goal.
BETTER LETTER editing services
Editing basic
- We correct spelling and grammatical errors and improve punctuation
Editing premium
- We correct spelling and grammatical errors and improve punctuation
- We improve readibility — word choice/terminology, sentence structure, paragraph cohesion, structure and cohesion throughout the text, layout consistency
Proofreading (translated text English-Dutch)
- we check the text against the original
- we correct spelling and grammatical errors and improve punctuation
- we make sure that every detail of the text communicates the right meaning to readers with Dutch cultural backgrounds
Please contact us to discuss any questions you may have.
TRANSLATION SERVICES, English – Dutch
BOOKS ((historical) fiction and non-fiction), THESES, ARTICLES, BROCHURES, WEBSITE TEXT, E-LEARNING MATERIALS
We know how to translate your text for the Dutch target audience. Our translation services include:
- word / concept explanation if necessary
- proofreading.
BETTER LETTER’s specific field of expertise: humanities.
Please contact us to find out what BETTER LETTER can do for you or to ask for a quote.
TRAINING, Dutch and English
We offer offline and online language training — Dutch and English
Our aim is to help students improve their fluency and reading and writing skills.
With BETTER LETTER students learn in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
BETTER LETTER – Tutoring
- well-structured
- well-paced
- variety of lesson forms
- multisensory approach
- regular repetition
This approach is also recommended for students with dyslexia.
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Dutch tutoring — vmbo, havo, vwo
Higher grades in Dutch, a core subject, are possible! Increase your Dutch skills.
We give specific attention to:
- tekstanalyse
- samenvatting maken
- argumentatievaardigheden
- betoog, beschouwing schrijven
- andere onderdelen van taalbeheersing.
You will receive additional explanation of material taught in school.
We also help you prepare for tests.
Online one-to-one training is also available.
Price: 35 euro/hour
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Dutch tutoring — NT2 (Dutch as Foreign Language)
A1, A2, B1, B2
Increase your Dutch skills with a training course to suit you exactly.
In the training we can increase one or more skills:
- listening
- speaking and conversation
- pronunciation and intonation
- reading
- writing
- extending vocabulary
- knowledge and understanding of grammar
and you learn more about Dutch culture at the same time.
You can receive additional explanation of material taught in school.
Online one-to-one training is also available.
Price: 35 euro/hour
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Dutch — exam training
Do you feel well prepared for your exam? You can be. Thorough and timely preparation is reflected in your exam results.
Would you like the targeted help of an experienced trainer in addition to your own preparation? We would be happy to help.
In the tailor-made training course we will look at which skills need most attention and concentrate on these. You will receive careful guidance and explanations. Practice with test papers and additional explanations of these are part of the training. You will also receive tips on how to make the best use of the available exam time.
- Centraal examen Nederlands — vmbo, havo, vwo
- Staatsexamen Nederlands — vmbo, havo, vwo
- Inburgeringsexamens — A2, B1 (Staatsexamen NT2 programma I)
- Staatsexamen NT2 — B1 (programma I), B2 (programma II)
Online individual exam training is also available.
Price: 45 euro/hour
Students who took exam training with us passed with good grades.
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English tutoring — vmbo, havo, vwo
Higher grades in English, a core subject, are possible! Increase your speaking, reading and writing skills.
We give specific attention to:
- vocabulary and grammar
- reading skills
- conversation
- pronunciation and intonation
and you will learn more about cultural aspects.
You will receive additional explanation of material taught in school.
We also help you prepare for tests.
Online one-to-one training is also available.
Price: 35 euro/hour
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Want to know more? BETTER LETTER offers a test lesson for free!
The half-hour test lesson is free and without obligation.
We will discuss, among other things, what you want to learn, how often you want lessons, when you want lessons (during the day or in the evening) and when you want to start. And you will get a taster!