Frequently Asked Questions
about our Dutch language lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover answers to the most commonly asked questions about our Dutch language lessons.
- General
- Payment
- Beginner Lessons
- 1 on 1 Dutch Lessons
- inburgeringcursus
- Dutch Lessons for Couples
- Dutch at home
- NT2 course
- Conversation lessons
- Online Dutch lessons
- In-company
Lessons take place online, or at your home or office. Whichever you prefer. If you’re the adventurous type, many of our tutors are happy to show you the city during your lessons as well.
You get to decide together with your teacher which online platform works best for the both of you. This can range from Skype to Zoom to Google Meet.
The platforms we use vary from Google Meet to Zoom to Teams and Skype. It’s really up to you and your teacher to find one that fits both of you best. In terms of content, through use of screen sharing, combined workspaces and the like we’re able to offer a learning experience much like face-to-face lessons. All with the benefits of being online.
We’ll always try our best to find a tutor for your preferred time and location. If we can’t find a fitting tutor, we’ll suggest alternative lesson scheduling, or fully refund the trial purchase.
Yes. Finding the right chemistry is key. That’s why we offer a discounted trial lesson to get to know your tutor. If your tutor’s style isn’t a great fit, let us know. We’ll plan a second trial lesson with a new tutor free of charge. We’ll always help you find the perfect replacement so you can make the most of your lessons.
Our first question would be: how much homework do you want? Some of our students simply can’t find the time in their busy lives and that is absolutely ok! We work based on your schedule and not the other way around. Want to keep practicing outside of the lessons? Your teacher will discuss with you the amount and type of homework that is suitable for you.
We definitely can! Our teachers have plenty of experience with preparing students for their Dutch language exams. We can determine your current level together before the start of the online course, where after we help you gain the knowledge you still need to pass your exam.
Don’t worry, you won’t. Lessons can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours in advance. Cancellations within 48 hours will be billed in full. Also, you can decide your own lesson time, so lessons will always be convenient in your busy schedule.
We offer the possibility to choose a 10 -, 20 – or 40 hour lesson package. As you decide on the frequency and length of your Dutch lessons, your course-length can vary from 2 weeks up to 9 months. That’s up to you! Your lesson credit is available for 3-9 months depending on your lesson package. Each package includes at least 10 weeks more than necessary, so you have plenty of time to complete your Dutch course.
Payment is to be made in advance by bank transfer or Ideal. You can pay the full amount of the course either in 1 go, or choose to pay in 2 or 3 terms (available for the Popular & Premium package). We will of course provide you with an invoice.
Even better: Dutch lessons are completely tax free as determined by the Dutch government. Easy as that!
Definitely. All we need are your company’s invoice details and the email address of the person handling finances. The invoice for your Dutch beginner lessons will then get sent directly to them.
Lesson credits are valid for 3-9 months, depending on the package you choose. Within these 3-9 months you have the freedom to schedule lessons when and where you want, making it possible to pause your course for a few weeks should that become necessary. Simply can’t find a way to complete your course in time? We’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities of extending your credits whenever necessary.
How long it takes to learn a new language is a bit difficult to say, as it depends on multiple factors. However, we believe that with private lessons and our unique teaching method we can speed up the process quite a bit. From experience we can say that we’ve had students grow tremendously from beginner to basic conversational skills in only 20 lesson hours. That’s fantastic progress in a short amount of time!
In order to become more and more fluent in a language, depth and repetition is definitely very important. We therefore recommend taking at least 2 lessons a week of 1-1,5 hours each. That being said, ultimately this is up to you and your schedule. Taking some lessons is better than taking none at all.
Yes. We provide remote Dutch lessons as well as Dutch lessons at home. Private online lessons can be just as effective, fun and easy as in-person lessons. Lessons can be done via Skype, Google Hangouts or any other secure platform. As there are no travel costs, lesson packages for online Dutch lessons come with a 10% discount.
Sure! As you are free to determine the frequency and duration of your lessons, we can easily customize an intensive course for you. This could mean that you schedule lessons every single day until the end of your course for example, or start off with a few intensive weeks while toning it down more towards the end.
We leave that up to you. Many of our students are expats with busy lives and simply can’t find the time to schedule homework in addition to their Dutch classes, work obligations and family life. If however you are excited to keep up with Dutch outside of class, your teacher will be happy to prepare homework assignments for you. This could range anywhere from 1 to 6 hours a week, depending on what you prefer ofcourse.
Sure! Studying with someone you know is a great and fun way to learn Dutch, and it usually gives just that extra bit of motivation. Even better: we offer a 50% discount for every extra student!
We can definitely offer you private Dutch beginner lessons with a friend, partner, colleague or even your family members.Traditional group lessons however (where you sit in a classroom with students you don’t know), are not offered by us. We believe in personal attention and customized lesson plans, something we feel can’t be given in a large group set up.
We definitely can! Our Inburgeringscursus helps you to prepare for your exam, using our custom lesson materials alongside exams from previous years. Besides the Inburgering, we’re also happy to guide you towards taking the NT2 exam.
Yes. When you register for a first trial lesson, we will have a short conversation with you to determine your learning goals and focus points. If you want to improve your conversational skills, then we make sure to find you a teacher that can help you with that. By doing role plays, games and interactive conversations, you will notice that your vocabulary will shift from ‘beginner’ to ‘intermediate’ in no time!
You sure can! If you already have a beginner course book that you want to continue with, we’re happy to work with that during the lessons. Otherwise we will bring our own custom lesson materials to class, included in the package price.
You can decide on the length of the lessons yourself, with a minimum of 1 hour per class. Most of our students choose lessons of 1 to 1.5 hours each, for at least once or twice a week.
Sure! As you are free to determine the frequency and duration of your lessons, we can easily customize an intensive course for you. This could mean that you schedule lessons every single day until the end of your course for example, or start off with a few intensive weeks while toning it down more towards the end.
All of our packages include VAT, custom lesson materials and of course your own private Dutch teacher.
How long it takes to get from one level to the next depends on lesson frequency (we recommend at least 2 lessons a week), amount of homework, your personal affinity with languages & how much Dutch you speak outside of the online classroom. From our own experience this can range from anywhere between 20 to 40 lesson hours when taking our private lessons.
Yes. Finding the right chemistry is key. That’s why we offer a discounted trial lesson to get to know your tutor. If your tutor’s style isn’t a great fit, let us know. We’ll plan a second trial lesson with a new tutor free of charge. We’ll always help you find the perfect replacement so you can make the most of your lessons.
The answer to this question is different for everyone and depends on your current language level, mother tongue, affinity with languages and practice outside of the classroom. From our own experience, it is possible to move from one language level to the next in just 20 hours of private lessons and even reach basic fluency in about 40 hours!
Great that you want to take this time to fully immerse yourself in preparing for your Inburgering Exam! As you are free to schedule classes the way they work for you, an intensive course is definitely one of the possibilities. By taking lessons every day, you can truly speed up the learning process and get fully ready and prepared in no time.
Sure. You can choose to take lessons from home in Amsterdam, Haarlem or Leiden but we also offer the possibility to schedule classes online. Added benefit: you get a 10% discount if you choose online Dutch lessons.
All of our packages include VAT, travel costs, our customized lesson materials and of course your very own private teacher.
Sure! The invoice of your inburgeringscursus can be sent to your employer, all we need are their invoice – and contact details. You can start the course as soon as payment is in.
Even though we are convinced that you won’t need to, we offer the possibility to get a full refund of your remaining credits up to your 3rd lesson. No worries, no questions asked. We’d also be happy to find you an alternative teacher at any time.
Sure! It’s possible to schedule group lessons with multiple friends/colleagues/family members. We even offer in-company group lessons where we gladly join you at the office to help the rest of the international team also improve their Dutch. Our private lessons are taught in groups of 1-8 students maximum, to make sure that everyone will receive a personal level of education and interaction.
Of course! We have taught Dutch to multiple families during the start of their new life in The Netherlands. With our customized and private lessons we can really find a teaching method that works for both the parents and the kids, while making it fun for everyone.
As you get to schedule the frequency of your lessons yourself, we can definitely plan an intensive course for the both of you. By taking language lessons often and on a daily basis, you will improve your knowledge in no time!
Yes. Besides offering face to face lessons for couples in Amsterdam, Haarlem and Leiden, we also give you the possibility of scheduling classes online. As there won’t be any travel costs involved, we offer an extra 10% discount on all of our online courses.
Of course! Most of our students choose to learn Dutch from home but you can mix it up however you like. Choose your favorite café for example, study in the library or learn at your office.
Our lesson packages consist of 10, 20 and 40 hours. As you are free to determine the frequency and length of your lessons yourself, the length of your course can vary from just a few weeks to several months. Your lesson credit is valid for half a year, which means you always have plenty of time to finish your course.
Yes we do! You can book your course with a friend/partner/colleague or your family members and study Dutch together. The best part: we offer a 50% discount for every extra student! Learn more about it here.
We offer the possibility to take your Dutch course together with a friend, colleague or family member. We do not provide traditional group classes in which you study with students you don’t know. Although these classes could be a great way of meeting new people, they often aren’t a fast way to fluency because lessons can’t focus on your personal needs. Private classes from home can provide great results quickly because we can tailor lesson content, speed and style to match how you learn best.
Yes. We provide remote Dutch lessons as well as Dutch lessons at home. Private online lessons can be just as effective, fun and easy as in-person lessons. Lessons can be done via Skype, Google Hangouts or any other secure platform. As there are no travel costs, lesson packages for online Dutch lessons come with a 10% discount.
All of our courses come with custom lesson materials, travel costs & of course your own private tutor to teach Dutch at home. Our lessons are tax free, as the Dutch government agrees that learning Dutch is an essential activity for expats to integrate into life in the Netherlands.
Payment is done upfront and by bank transfer. Your private lessons from home can kick off as soon as we have received your payment. Payments for the Popular and Premium Packages can also be made in 2 or 3 terms, if that suits you best. In that case you can start after your first payment. We will of course provide you with an invoice.
We offer the possibility to pause at any time, and can refund your remaining lesson credit up until your 3rd lesson. Not satisfied with your teacher? We are also happy to find you an alternative tutor, that you might just have a better connection with.
The amount of hours you need to reach your NT2 – goals depend on various factors such as your current language level, your affinity with languages and the amount of time you spend practicing Dutch outside of your lessons. After your trial lesson and level assessment, you get to choose a 10 – / 20 – / or 40 hour package and decide for yourself on lesson length & frequency. Most students take 1-2 classes a week but this is completely up to you. In any case your lesson credit is valid for 6 months so you will always have plenty of time to complete your lessons.
During our classes you will be taught through our own custom lesson materials. These use clever principles to get you familiar with the basics of the language. Furthermore your teacher will complement these with exams from previous years to practice your skills and keep track of your progress. That way you’ll know exactly when you’re ready for the real NT2 exam.
Sure, our NT2 cursus can be taken either face to face or online. If you choose online lessons, you receive a 10% discount on the existing package price. Lessons will be given through Skype, Zoom, Google Meet or another suitable video platform.
Definitely. If you wish to speed up the language process and have the time to take multiple lessons a week, we’d be more than happy to assist you with that. You decide on the lesson frequency and length of your NT2 cursus, so you can even start with 1 intensive week and take it slow after that. Intensive study can really help you gain more knowledge quickly and does often lead to fast results.
Our NT2 cursus is completely flexible and will be planned based on your schedule. You let us know which days & amount of hours you have available during the week, we will then find a teacher that fits your needs. Classes can be scheduled at home in Amsterdam, Haarlem or Leiden, in your favorite café or even online.
Yes, if you wish to take private Dutch lessons with your friend/partner/colleague you can! Your teacher will prepare both of you for the NT2 exam and you get to practice together outside of the ‘classroom’ which will make studying even more fun. Added benefit: every extra student receives a 50% discount on their lesson package!
Yes. We can help you prepare for the Inburgering just as we can do for the NT2 exam. With the help of our custom lesson material and exams from previous years, your private Dutch teacher will help you get prepared in no time.
We send you an invoice at the start of your course, the payment can be made through bank transfer. As soon as we have received the full amount, you are ready to start your lessons. There is also the possibility to pay for our popular and premium packages in 3 installments, with the first payment upfront.
Of course! It’s exciting that your employer sees the value of your Dutch language course and we will gladly invoice the full amount to him/her. All we need are the correct contact – & invoice details and we’re good to go.
Yes we do! If you wish to improve your Dutch conversational skills, we will make sure that your lessons will focus on speaking primarily. Get ready for lots of talking in Dutch! More info on our conversation courses can be found here.
If you come to class as a beginner student, then some grammar will most likely come into play to explain certain sentence structures and conjugations. Grammar is still at the basis of speaking. If you already know some Dutch however and really wish to focus only on speaking, then grammar will only be discussed when necessary to improve your speaking skills. Your teacher will discuss the various options with you and will listen to your needs and wants, making your lessons completely customized and focused on your personal language goals.
No that’s not necessary at all! Our private conversation lessons are suitable for every level, regardless if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced speaker.
We use our own customized materials that support our teaching method. Every lesson and student is different, that’s why we don’t work with fixed textbooks. If however you wish to work with books of your own, we’d be happy to use them during our conversation lessons to complement the materials we already have.
We send you an invoice before the start of your lesson package, which you can pay by bank transfer. Our Popular & Premium Packages are also payable in 2 or 3 terms, of which the first term is to be paid before your first lesson. Has your company agreed to pay for your Dutch conversation course? That’s great! All we need are their company details and email address, and we’ll send the invoice directly to them.
However long you want or need. We offer online lesson packages of 10, 20 and 40 hours. You decide on the lesson length (with a minimum of 1 hour) and lesson frequency. This means that the total length of a course can take from 1 week up to several months. It’s totally up to you! Not sure where to start? We often recommend 2x a week to get the most out of your Dutch lessons. If you’d like personal advice about the time you’ll need to learn Dutch, get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help you.
Our first question would be: how much homework do you want? Some of our students simply can’t find the time in their busy lives and that is absolutely ok! We work based on your schedule and not the other way around. Want to keep practicing outside of the lessons? Your teacher will discuss with you the amount and type of homework that is suitable for you.
You get to decide together with your teacher which online platform works best for the both of you. This can range from Skype to Zoom to Google Meet.
Yes. Since all of our lessons are tailored to your language goals, we can easily set up a private Dutch conversation course for you which will be completely focused on speaking. Be prepared to lift your Dutch conversations to the next level!
How long it takes to get from one level to the next depends on lesson frequency (we recommend at least 2 lessons a week), amount of homework, your personal affinity with languages & how much Dutch you speak outside of the online classroom. From our own experience this can range from anywhere between 20 to 40 lesson hours when taking our private lessons.
Definitely, our in-company lessons can take place wherever you’d like. We can set up online classes through video call platforms such as Zoom, Teams or Google Meet.
Sure! You and your employees tell us what you wish to focus on. Should conversation be the main learning-goal, then our teachers will customize the lesson content to this specific purpose.
Definitely. Lesson frequency is decided by you and we’d be happy to schedule a couple of intensive ‘Dutch weeks’ to speed up the learning process and gain faster results.
We provide an option for custom homework assignments, which are tailored to your requested goals and in-company lesson content. Homework assignments include phrases that can be immediately made actionable at work and in society, as well as practice-sentences for translation with our custom material.
Every in-company training starts off with a short language level assessment and inventory of personal language objectives for each participant. The answers will give us an idea of how quickly someone will progress, what we need to take into account while shaping the lessons, and how groups can be best formed. Should the levels of Dutch vary quite a lot, we prefer to form multiple smaller groups. This way all of the students will get the personal attention they need to move from one language level to the next.
To ensure a personal level of education and interaction, we advise a maximum group size of 8 students. With smaller groups, participants are able to ask questions easily without slowing down the rest of the group, and everyone is able to receive individual feedback.
We use our own custom lesson materials based on our unique learning method. No lesson material is fixed, as we customize each lesson and tailor these to the group’s learning goals and language levels.
No problem, we’ve helped many students obtain their Dutch citizenship or language certification. Our teachers will bring their own materials to class as well as past exam materials to study and practice for the exams.
Full payment is done in advance by bank transfer. Once we’ve received the correct invoice details, we’ll send over the invoice by email and start classes as soon as the payment is in. Should payment take longer than 5 days, written communication confirming the purchase of the course is sufficient to start the in-company lessons.
Our customized prices for in-company lessons include Dutch Ready lesson materials, transport costs, personal certificates and VAT.
- Beginner lessons
- Payment
- General
- 1 on 1 lessons
- NT2 course
- Dutch at homem
- Lessons for couples
- Conversation lessons
- Inburgeringscursus
- In-Company
How long it takes to learn a new language is a bit difficult to say, as it depends on multiple factors. However, we believe that with private lessons and our unique teaching method we can speed up the process quite a bit. From experience we can say that we’ve had students grow tremendously from beginner to basic conversational skills in only 20 lesson hours. That’s fantastic progress in a short amount of time!
In order to become more and more fluent in a language, depth and repetition is definitely very important. We therefore recommend taking at least 2 lessons a week of 1-1,5 hours each. That being said, ultimately this is up to you and your schedule. Taking some lessons is better than taking none at all.
Yes. We provide remote Dutch lessons as well as Dutch lessons at home. Private online lessons can be just as effective, fun and easy as in-person lessons. Lessons can be done via Skype, Google Hangouts or any other secure platform. As there are no travel costs, lesson packages for online Dutch lessons come with a 10% discount.
Sure! As you are free to determine the frequency and duration of your lessons, we can easily customize an intensive course for you. This could mean that you schedule lessons every single day until the end of your course for example, or start off with a few intensive weeks while toning it down more towards the end.
We leave that up to you. Many of our students are expats with busy lives and simply can’t find the time to schedule homework in addition to their Dutch classes, work obligations and family life. If however you are excited to keep up with Dutch outside of class, your teacher will be happy to prepare homework assignments for you. This could range anywhere from 1 to 6 hours a week, depending on what you prefer ofcourse.
Sure! Studying with someone you know is a great and fun way to learn Dutch, and it usually gives just that extra bit of motivation. Even better: we offer a 50% discount for every extra student!
We can definitely offer you private Dutch beginner lessons with a friend, partner, colleague or even your family members.Traditional group lessons however (where you sit in a classroom with students you don’t know), are not offered by us. We believe in personal attention and customized lesson plans, something we feel can’t be given in a large group set up.
We definitely can! Our Inburgeringscursus helps you to prepare for your exam, using our custom lesson materials alongside exams from previous years. Besides the Inburgering, we’re also happy to guide you towards taking the NT2 exam.
Yes. When you register for a first trial lesson, we will have a short conversation with you to determine your learning goals and focus points. If you want to improve your conversational skills, then we make sure to find you a teacher that can help you with that. By doing role plays, games and interactive conversations, you will notice that your vocabulary will shift from ‘beginner’ to ‘intermediate’ in no time!
You sure can! If you already have a beginner course book that you want to continue with, we’re happy to work with that during the lessons. Otherwise we will bring our own custom lesson materials to class, included in the package price.
Payment is to be made in advance by bank transfer or Ideal. You can pay the full amount of the course either in 1 go, or choose to pay in 2 or 3 terms (available for the Popular & Premium package). We will of course provide you with an invoice.
Even better: Dutch lessons are completely tax free as determined by the Dutch government. Easy as that!
Definitely. All we need are your company’s invoice details and the email address of the person handling finances. The invoice for your Dutch beginner lessons will then get sent directly to them.
Lesson credits are valid for 3-9 months, depending on the package you choose. Within these 3-9 months you have the freedom to schedule lessons when and where you want, making it possible to pause your course for a few weeks should that become necessary. Simply can’t find a way to complete your course in time? We’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities of extending your credits whenever necessary.
Lessons take place online, or at your home or office. Whichever you prefer. If you’re the adventurous type, many of our tutors are happy to show you the city during your lessons as well.
You get to decide together with your teacher which online platform works best for the both of you. This can range from Skype to Zoom to Google Meet.
The platforms we use vary from Google Meet to Zoom to Teams and Skype. It’s really up to you and your teacher to find one that fits both of you best. In terms of content, through use of screen sharing, combined workspaces and the like we’re able to offer a learning experience much like face-to-face lessons. All with the benefits of being online.
We’ll always try our best to find a tutor for your preferred time and location. If we can’t find a fitting tutor, we’ll suggest alternative lesson scheduling, or fully refund the trial purchase.
Yes. Finding the right chemistry is key. That’s why we offer a discounted trial lesson to get to know your tutor. If your tutor’s style isn’t a great fit, let us know. We’ll plan a second trial lesson with a new tutor free of charge. We’ll always help you find the perfect replacement so you can make the most of your lessons.
Our first question would be: how much homework do you want? Some of our students simply can’t find the time in their busy lives and that is absolutely ok! We work based on your schedule and not the other way around. Want to keep practicing outside of the lessons? Your teacher will discuss with you the amount and type of homework that is suitable for you.
We definitely can! Our teachers have plenty of experience with preparing students for their Dutch language exams. We can determine your current level together before the start of the online course, where after we help you gain the knowledge you still need to pass your exam.
Don’t worry, you won’t. Lessons can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours in advance. Cancellations within 48 hours will be billed in full. Also, you can decide your own lesson time, so lessons will always be convenient in your busy schedule.
We offer the possibility to choose a 10 -, 20 – or 40 hour lesson package. As you decide on the frequency and length of your Dutch lessons, your course-length can vary from 2 weeks up to 9 months. That’s up to you! Your lesson credit is available for 3-9 months depending on your lesson package. Each package includes at least 10 weeks more than necessary, so you have plenty of time to complete your Dutch course.
You can decide on the length of the lessons yourself, with a minimum of 1 hour per class. Most of our students choose lessons of 1 to 1.5 hours each, for at least once or twice a week.
Sure! As you are free to determine the frequency and duration of your lessons, we can easily customize an intensive course for you. This could mean that you schedule lessons every single day until the end of your course for example, or start off with a few intensive weeks while toning it down more towards the end.
All of our packages include VAT, custom lesson materials and of course your own private Dutch teacher.
How long it takes to get from one level to the next depends on lesson frequency (we recommend at least 2 lessons a week), amount of homework, your personal affinity with languages & how much Dutch you speak outside of the online classroom. From our own experience this can range from anywhere between 20 to 40 lesson hours when taking our private lessons.
Yes. Finding the right chemistry is key. That’s why we offer a discounted trial lesson to get to know your tutor. If your tutor’s style isn’t a great fit, let us know. We’ll plan a second trial lesson with a new tutor free of charge. We’ll always help you find the perfect replacement so you can make the most of your lessons.
Payment is to be made in advance by bank transfer or Ideal. You can pay the full amount of the course either in 1 go, or choose to pay in 2 or 3 terms (available for the Popular & Premium package). We will of course provide you with an invoice.
Even better: Dutch lessons are completely tax free as determined by the Dutch government. Easy as that!
Definitely. All we need are your company’s invoice details and the email address of the person handling finances. The invoice for your Dutch beginner lessons will then get sent directly to them.
Lesson credits are valid for 3-9 months, depending on the package you choose. Within these 3-9 months you have the freedom to schedule lessons when and where you want, making it possible to pause your course for a few weeks should that become necessary. Simply can’t find a way to complete your course in time? We’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities of extending your credits whenever necessary.
Lessons take place online, or at your home or office. Whichever you prefer. If you’re the adventurous type, many of our tutors are happy to show you the city during your lessons as well.
You get to decide together with your teacher which online platform works best for the both of you. This can range from Skype to Zoom to Google Meet.
The platforms we use vary from Google Meet to Zoom to Teams and Skype. It’s really up to you and your teacher to find one that fits both of you best. In terms of content, through use of screen sharing, combined workspaces and the like we’re able to offer a learning experience much like face-to-face lessons. All with the benefits of being online.
We’ll always try our best to find a tutor for your preferred time and location. If we can’t find a fitting tutor, we’ll suggest alternative lesson scheduling, or fully refund the trial purchase.
Yes. Finding the right chemistry is key. That’s why we offer a discounted trial lesson to get to know your tutor. If your tutor’s style isn’t a great fit, let us know. We’ll plan a second trial lesson with a new tutor free of charge. We’ll always help you find the perfect replacement so you can make the most of your lessons.
Our first question would be: how much homework do you want? Some of our students simply can’t find the time in their busy lives and that is absolutely ok! We work based on your schedule and not the other way around. Want to keep practicing outside of the lessons? Your teacher will discuss with you the amount and type of homework that is suitable for you.
We definitely can! Our teachers have plenty of experience with preparing students for their Dutch language exams. We can determine your current level together before the start of the online course, where after we help you gain the knowledge you still need to pass your exam.
Don’t worry, you won’t. Lessons can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours in advance. Cancellations within 48 hours will be billed in full. Also, you can decide your own lesson time, so lessons will always be convenient in your busy schedule.
We offer the possibility to choose a 10 -, 20 – or 40 hour lesson package. As you decide on the frequency and length of your Dutch lessons, your course-length can vary from 2 weeks up to 9 months. That’s up to you! Your lesson credit is available for 3-9 months depending on your lesson package. Each package includes at least 10 weeks more than necessary, so you have plenty of time to complete your Dutch course.
The amount of hours you need to reach your NT2 – goals depend on various factors such as your current language level, your affinity with languages and the amount of time you spend practicing Dutch outside of your lessons. After your trial lesson and level assessment, you get to choose a 10 – / 20 – / or 40 hour package and decide for yourself on lesson length & frequency. Most students take 1-2 classes a week but this is completely up to you. In any case your lesson credit is valid for 6 months so you will always have plenty of time to complete your lessons.
During our classes you will be taught through our own custom lesson materials. These use clever principles to get you familiar with the basics of the language. Furthermore your teacher will complement these with exams from previous years to practice your skills and keep track of your progress. That way you’ll know exactly when you’re ready for the real NT2 exam.
Sure, our NT2 cursus can be taken either face to face or online. If you choose online lessons, you receive a 10% discount on the existing package price. Lessons will be given through Skype, Zoom, Google Meet or another suitable video platform.
Definitely. If you wish to speed up the language process and have the time to take multiple lessons a week, we’d be more than happy to assist you with that. You decide on the lesson frequency and length of your NT2 cursus, so you can even start with 1 intensive week and take it slow after that. Intensive study can really help you gain more knowledge quickly and does often lead to fast results.
Our NT2 cursus is completely flexible and will be planned based on your schedule. You let us know which days & amount of hours you have available during the week, we will then find a teacher that fits your needs. Classes can be scheduled at home in Amsterdam, Haarlem or Leiden, in your favorite café or even online.
Yes, if you wish to take private Dutch lessons with your friend/partner/colleague you can! Your teacher will prepare both of you for the NT2 exam and you get to practice together outside of the ‘classroom’ which will make studying even more fun. Added benefit: every extra student receives a 50% discount on their lesson package!
Yes. We can help you prepare for the Inburgering just as we can do for the NT2 exam. With the help of our custom lesson material and exams from previous years, your private Dutch teacher will help you get prepared in no time.
We send you an invoice at the start of your course, the payment can be made through bank transfer. As soon as we have received the full amount, you are ready to start your lessons. There is also the possibility to pay for our popular and premium packages in 3 installments, with the first payment upfront.
Of course! It’s exciting that your employer sees the value of your Dutch language course and we will gladly invoice the full amount to him/her. All we need are the correct contact – & invoice details and we’re good to go.
Of course! Most of our students choose to learn Dutch from home but you can mix it up however you like. Choose your favorite café for example, study in the library or learn at your office.
Our lesson packages consist of 10, 20 and 40 hours. As you are free to determine the frequency and length of your lessons yourself, the length of your course can vary from just a few weeks to several months. Your lesson credit is valid for half a year, which means you always have plenty of time to finish your course.
Yes we do! You can book your course with a friend/partner/colleague or your family members and study Dutch together. The best part: we offer a 50% discount for every extra student! Learn more about it here.
We offer the possibility to take your Dutch course together with a friend, colleague or family member. We do not provide traditional group classes in which you study with students you don’t know. Although these classes could be a great way of meeting new people, they often aren’t a fast way to fluency because lessons can’t focus on your personal needs. Private classes from home can provide great results quickly because we can tailor lesson content, speed and style to match how you learn best.
Yes. We provide remote Dutch lessons as well as Dutch lessons at home. Private online lessons can be just as effective, fun and easy as in-person lessons. Lessons can be done via Skype, Google Hangouts or any other secure platform. As there are no travel costs, lesson packages for online Dutch lessons come with a 10% discount.
All of our courses come with custom lesson materials, travel costs & of course your own private tutor to teach Dutch at home. Our lessons are tax free, as the Dutch government agrees that learning Dutch is an essential activity for expats to integrate into life in the Netherlands.
Payment is done upfront and by bank transfer. Your private lessons from home can kick off as soon as we have received your payment. Payments for the Popular and Premium Packages can also be made in 2 or 3 terms, if that suits you best. In that case you can start after your first payment. We will of course provide you with an invoice.
We offer the possibility to pause at any time, and can refund your remaining lesson credit up until your 3rd lesson. Not satisfied with your teacher? We are also happy to find you an alternative tutor, that you might just have a better connection with.
Sure! It’s possible to schedule group lessons with multiple friends/colleagues/family members. We even offer in-company group lessons where we gladly join you at the office to help the rest of the international team also improve their Dutch. Our private lessons are taught in groups of 1-8 students maximum, to make sure that everyone will receive a personal level of education and interaction.
Of course! We have taught Dutch to multiple families during the start of their new life in The Netherlands. With our customized and private lessons we can really find a teaching method that works for both the parents and the kids, while making it fun for everyone.
As you get to schedule the frequency of your lessons yourself, we can definitely plan an intensive course for the both of you. By taking language lessons often and on a daily basis, you will improve your knowledge in no time!
Yes. Besides offering face to face lessons for couples in Amsterdam, Haarlem and Leiden, we also give you the possibility of scheduling classes online. As there won’t be any travel costs involved, we offer an extra 10% discount on all of our online courses.
Yes we do! If you wish to improve your Dutch conversational skills, we will make sure that your lessons will focus on speaking primarily. Get ready for lots of talking in Dutch! More info on our conversation courses can be found here.
If you come to class as a beginner student, then some grammar will most likely come into play to explain certain sentence structures and conjugations. Grammar is still at the basis of speaking. If you already know some Dutch however and really wish to focus only on speaking, then grammar will only be discussed when necessary to improve your speaking skills. Your teacher will discuss the various options with you and will listen to your needs and wants, making your lessons completely customized and focused on your personal language goals.
No that’s not necessary at all! Our private conversation lessons are suitable for every level, regardless if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced speaker.
We use our own customized materials that support our teaching method. Every lesson and student is different, that’s why we don’t work with fixed textbooks. If however you wish to work with books of your own, we’d be happy to use them during our conversation lessons to complement the materials we already have.
We send you an invoice before the start of your lesson package, which you can pay by bank transfer. Our Popular & Premium Packages are also payable in 2 or 3 terms, of which the first term is to be paid before your first lesson. Has your company agreed to pay for your Dutch conversation course? That’s great! All we need are their company details and email address, and we’ll send the invoice directly to them.
The answer to this question is different for everyone and depends on your current language level, mother tongue, affinity with languages and practice outside of the classroom. From our own experience, it is possible to move from one language level to the next in just 20 hours of private lessons and even reach basic fluency in about 40 hours!
Great that you want to take this time to fully immerse yourself in preparing for your Inburgering Exam! As you are free to schedule classes the way they work for you, an intensive course is definitely one of the possibilities. By taking lessons every day, you can truly speed up the learning process and get fully ready and prepared in no time.
Sure. You can choose to take lessons from home in Amsterdam, Haarlem or Leiden but we also offer the possibility to schedule classes online. Added benefit: you get a 10% discount if you choose online Dutch lessons.
All of our packages include VAT, travel costs, our customized lesson materials and of course your very own private teacher.
Sure! The invoice of your inburgeringscursus can be sent to your employer, all we need are their invoice – and contact details. You can start the course as soon as payment is in.
Even though we are convinced that you won’t need to, we offer the possibility to get a full refund of your remaining credits up to your 3rd lesson. No worries, no questions asked. We’d also be happy to find you an alternative teacher at any time.
Definitely, our in-company lessons can take place wherever you’d like. We can set up online classes through video call platforms such as Zoom, Teams or Google Meet.
Sure! You and your employees tell us what you wish to focus on. Should conversation be the main learning-goal, then our teachers will customize the lesson content to this specific purpose.
Definitely. Lesson frequency is decided by you and we’d be happy to schedule a couple of intensive ‘Dutch weeks’ to speed up the learning process and gain faster results.
We provide an option for custom homework assignments, which are tailored to your requested goals and in-company lesson content. Homework assignments include phrases that can be immediately made actionable at work and in society, as well as practice-sentences for translation with our custom material.
Every in-company training starts off with a short language level assessment and inventory of personal language objectives for each participant. The answers will give us an idea of how quickly someone will progress, what we need to take into account while shaping the lessons, and how groups can be best formed. Should the levels of Dutch vary quite a lot, we prefer to form multiple smaller groups. This way all of the students will get the personal attention they need to move from one language level to the next.
To ensure a personal level of education and interaction, we advise a maximum group size of 8 students. With smaller groups, participants are able to ask questions easily without slowing down the rest of the group, and everyone is able to receive individual feedback.
We use our own custom lesson materials based on our unique learning method. No lesson material is fixed, as we customize each lesson and tailor these to the group’s learning goals and language levels.
No problem, we’ve helped many students obtain their Dutch citizenship or language certification. Our teachers will bring their own materials to class as well as past exam materials to study and practice for the exams.
Full payment is done in advance by bank transfer. Once we’ve received the correct invoice details, we’ll send over the invoice by email and start classes as soon as the payment is in. Should payment take longer than 5 days, written communication confirming the purchase of the course is sufficient to start the in-company lessons.
Our customized prices for in-company lessons include Dutch Ready lesson materials, transport costs, personal certificates and VAT.
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