You know learning Dutch is important — but where do you start? Having conversations, understanding emails, or feeling confident speaking in daily life can feel overwhelming. Our practical lessons make it clear and simple, helping you build confidence step by step as you improve your Dutch.
Learn practical Dutch, online or at location
Learn Dutch with personal support, at your own pace – for real-life conversations, emails and social situations.
Suitable for every level – even if you’ve never learned Dutch before or feel nervous about speaking.
Why learning Dutch often feels so difficult
You dont know how
You want to speak Dutch more confidently — not just about small talk, but also to have meaningful conversations and help your children.
It feels uncomfortable
Speaking Dutch can feel stressful or awkward. Many people automatically switch to English — and that means you never really get to practise.
No tools
You’re missing clear, practical steps to actually use Dutch in daily life, at work, or in social situations
Learn Dutch in a way that suits you — without stress or pressure. Our lessons help you handle real conversations and everyday situations with confidence. Take your next step toward practical, confident Dutch — in a safe and supportive setting.
Do you struggle to speak Dutch?
Do you feel unsure and switch to English automatically?
Do you feel unsure and switch to English automatically?
What if I told you that you can change this?
That you can build confidence in Dutch step by step — understanding conversations better and feeling comfortable speaking, both online and in person?
Sounds too good to be true?
Keep reading — I’ll show you exactly how you can make it happen.
Marijke Mulder, founder of the course Practical Dutch
Hi, I’m Marijke.
I’ve been working in primary education for many years, which means I regularly talk with parents during parent–teacher meetings. Often, we start the conversation in Dutch, but as soon as the topic becomes more complex, they switch to English. Their reason? They don’t feel confident enough in their Dutch yet.
However, I’ve noticed that they usually do understand Dutch — they just don’t feel comfortable speaking it. They have to search for the right words, don’t always know the right expressions, or don’t want to slow down the conversation. Practicing can be difficult: at home, the family language is spoken; at work, mostly English; and with their children, they prefer to keep using their native language. An hour at the library or a casual language walk often doesn’t go much further than small talk.
That’s how the idea for our Practical Dutch lessons was born — courses designed especially for adults who want to dare to speak, build confidence, and truly use Dutch in everyday life.
Practical learning
You’ll practice Dutch through real conversations and everyday situations — growing your vocabulary and speaking with confidence.
Accessible
The lessons are approachable and suitable for everyone — even if you’ve barely started learning Dutch or feel nervous about speaking.
Suitable for all levels
Our lessons are valuable for both beginners and more advanced learners who want to improve their practical speaking skills.
The course is specially designed for beginners and (lightly) advanced learners. During the lessons, you’ll practise conversations, vocabulary, and social situations step by step, so you can speak Dutch with confidence.
The focus is on practical application: you’ll learn to use Dutch in everyday life, for example during parent–teacher meetings, at work, or in social situations. Speaking, understanding, and feeling confident to speak becomes a natural habit.
Speak Dutch with confidence
Personal guidance
You’ll practise Dutch with guidance in conversations and everyday situations. Step by step, you’ll build confidence and truly dare to speak.
Structured and results-oriented
In a course, you actually practise and achieve results — unlike casual language walks or short volunteer sessions.
Adapted to your level
The lessons are adapted to your personal level and learning goals, so you always practise what’s relevant for you.
After this course, you’ll feel more confident in Dutch. You’ll dare to have conversations, understand more of what’s being said, and apply what you’ve learned directly in your daily life.
Our offer
Group lessons
495,-
20 lessons
- Practical practice through real conversations and everyday situations
- Personal guidance in small groups (max. 8 participants)
- Focused on building confidence and speaking skills
- Structured around practical themes
Limited
1-on-1 coaching
45-
an hour
- Practical speaking practice with direct feedback in a highly personal setting
- Completely at your own pace
- 100% focused on your personal learning goals
- Perfect as a supplement to group lessons or as a standalone option
Online module
395,-
20 lessons
- Practical speaking practice in real-life conversations and situations — right from your computer
- Personal guidance in small groups (max. 8 participants)
- Focused on confidence and speaking skills
Not sure where to start? Let’s explore your options together.
Feel free to get in touch — we understand that a full 20-lesson course can feel like a big step.
Perhaps you’d like to get a feel for our lessons first, or your budget is limited.
We’ll help you find a learning plan that fits your needs and pace.
And if you need to reach a specific level quickly for civic integration, we’ll guide you towards the best option.
After completing the course…
You speak Dutch with a lot more confidence
You’ll feel confident to hold conversations, understand more of what’s being said, and apply what you’ve learned directly in your daily life.