Active Dutch

One of the things I love most about teaching Dutch in person at my home in Alphen aan den Rijn is the relaxed atmosphere. Most students arrive by bike, and after a nice cup of coffee and some cookies, we settle in and start the lesson together.

Learning a language should be fun and stress-free. In a small group of 4–6 students, there's plenty of opportunity to ask questions, practise speaking, and receive personal guidance.

Today, we learned how to tell the time in Dutch and talk about daily activities. We also played a domino game to practise clock times—a fun way to learn while working together!

Would you like to start learning Dutch too? In September, I'm starting a new round of beginner Dutch courses (A1 & A2). Registration opens on Monday, 29 June.

For more information, see the link in my bio.

Mijn nichtje gaat verhuizen. Haar appartement in Leiden staat nu dus te koop. Als je een ruim, goed onderhouden appartement zoekt, vlakbij het centrum van Leiden, ga dan kijken!

My niece is going to move. So her appartment is for sale now. If you are looking for a spacious well-maintained appartement, make an appointment for a house viewing.

Appartement te koop: Morellenweg 23 2321 DB Leiden | Funda Dit aantrekkelijke, sfeervolle hoekappartement met twee slaapkamers en zonnig balkon is gelegen op een fantastische, zeer goed bereikbare locatie aan het water. Het zonovergoten appartement biedt optimaal wooncomfort en een prachtig uitzicht over het water. In de onderbouw van het complex beschikt u...

You understand Dutch…
But can you really express yourself?

Not just small talk — but real conversations about topics like:
😴 Welterusten (sleep)
🎨 Wat is kunst? (art)
🐶 Mijn trouwe vriend (pets)
✈️ Goede reis! (travelling)

That’s what we do in the Keep Talking Dutch Conversation Club.
Small group (max. 4). Real conversations. A safe space to speak.

📅 Starts Friday 8 May
🕛 12:00 – 13:00 → 3 spots left

📞 Book a free intake call
🔗 Link in the comments.

Last Saturday I started a brand new A1 beginners group at my home in Alphen a/d Rijn.
Welcome to Federico from Italy, Adelina from China, Ayan from India, Marcelo from Spain and Nancy from China (joining us next time!).

The course is called Dutch Connection—because learning Dutch isn’t just about grammar, it’s about feeling at home and connecting with people around you.

What I love most? Teaching around my kitchen table, with coffee, laughter and real conversations. In-person just feels more personal than online.

This course runs until the summer holidays, and in September a new round of in-person Saturday courses (A1 & A2)will start again!

Looking for two more participants to join!
Imagine learning Dutch at a kitchen table—not in a classroom.

A small group.
A relaxed atmosphere.
Coffee, conversation, and real connection.

That’s exactly what Dutch Connection is.
This isn’t a typical language course.
It’s a personal, in-home experience where you:

🌷Speak from the very first lesson
🌷Learn alongside other international professionals
🌷Connect, laugh, and share experiences
🌷Use mini whiteboards for interactive exercises
🌷Practice real-life Dutch, not just theory

Because learning Dutch feels different when you feel at ease.

🔸 In-person classes at my kitchen table
🔸 Saturday mornings or afternoons
🔸 Levels A1 and A2
🔸 Max. 6 participants

It’s not just about learning a language.
It’s about feeling comfortable enough to actually speak.

👉 Curious if this is for you?
See the link in bio for more info or comment LEARNDUTCH and I'll send you the link.

Looking for two more participants to join!Imagine learning Dutch at a kitchen table—not in a classroom.

A small group.
A relaxed atmosphere.
Coffee, conversation, and real connection.

That’s exactly what Dutch Connection is.
This isn’t a typical language course.
It’s a personal, in-home experience where you:

🌷Speak from the very first lesson
🌷Learn alongside other international professionals
🌷Connect, laugh, and share experiences
🌷Use mini whiteboards for interactive exercises
🌷Practice real-life Dutch, not just theory

Because learning Dutch feels different when you feel at ease.

🔸 In-person classes at my kitchen table
🔸 Saturday mornings or afternoons
🔸 Levels A1 and A2
🔸 Max. 6 participants

It’s not just about learning a language.
It’s about feeling comfortable enough to actually speak.

👉 Curious if this is for you?
See the link in the comments for more info.

Do you want to build a life in the Netherlands… but still feel like a visitor?
You’ve moved here, you’re settling in —
but when it comes to Dutch, you’re not really using it yet.

🔸️Because everyone speaks English.
🔸️Because you don’t know where to start.
🔸️Because it just feels… overwhelming.

That’s exactly why I created my Introduction to Dutch course.

Not to memorise grammar rules —
but to help you start speaking Dutch in real-life situations.

✔ small group, supportive environment
✔ focus on speaking and listening
✔ practical Dutch you can actually use

So you can connect with Dutch people,
take part in conversations,
and feel more at home here.

📅 Starts: 9 April
⏳ Registration closes: 2 April
👉 Check out my website for more information
See link in the comments.👇