Beginners: Levels 1, 2, & 3

The Beginner courses (levels 1, 2, and 3) take you from 0 to A2. The Intermediate courses take you from A2 to B1. The Advanced courses are suitable for everyone on B1 or B2 level.

Please note: Your Dutch Teacher’s method is different from most standard methods for learning Dutch. If you’re not a complete beginner, you can visit the What is my level? page to find out which level is your best starting point.

To protect the quality of the course and the amount of personal guidance for each student, there is a maximum of 6 students in each course. For courses that are full, I work with a waiting list. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list for a specific course, and/or if you want to be notified when the course schedule has been updated, please send an email to info@yourdutchteacher.nl.

I record all classes and share the recordings with you afterwards. If you miss a class, you can catch up by watching the recording. That being said, please keep in mind that it’s always best to be present for the live sessions, so you can participate in the exercises, speak Dutch, and get feedback! ☺️ Even if you can only attend part of a class, it’s still worthwhile.

The short answer is no, but I’d like to explain why – because it’s a very conscious choice.

As a teacher, I care deeply about the quality of my courses. I want to give my students the best of what I have to offer, and that means showing up with full focus, energy, and presence. To make that possible, I teach during the hours when I feel most clear and grounded. I also protect the balance between my work and personal life, so I can keep doing this work with joy and commitment for the long run.

I know that daytime classes don’t fit every schedule. But if you’re truly motivated to learn Dutch, and you feel like I am the right teacher for you, it might be worth seeing if there’s a way to make it work.

If you’d like my help in asking your employer for some flexibility in your schedule (for example, by explaining my method and how it will benefit your work), feel free to reach out! 🧡

With over 15 years of experience teaching Dutch, I’ve noticed that most students learn best when they understand the logic behind the language. I like to compare learning a language to building a house from scratch: if you don’t start by building a solid foundation, the house will never be stable. That’s why I use a very structured approach in my Beginner courses (levels 1, 2, and 3). From the very beginning, you’ll learn the essence of the language. This will have a great impact on the rest of your Dutch learning journey: you’ll always have the basics to fall back on.

Because it can feel a bit scary to start speaking when you’re learning a new language, I make sure your speaking development happens naturally. In the beginner classes, we’ll speak through structured speaking exercises, so you know exactly what’s expected of you. In the Intermediate courses, we’ll gradually step up the small talk and start having more and more real conversations. It’s a gradual process, so you’ll be ready to follow classes 100% in Dutch once you reach the Advanced levels.

I would describe my teaching style as personal and very involved. That’s why I don’t hire any external teachers; I teach all of my courses myself, so that I can build a personal connection with my students, and really get to know them, which allows me to offer them the best possible guidance.

But perhaps the most important difference compared to standard methods is that with my method, you can become fluent in Dutch within just one year. (Of course this also takes some commitment on your part: showing up to class, and doing your homework! ☺️)

Yes! You can absolutely take my courses to prepare for the Inburgering exams.

While my courses are general Dutch language courses and suitable for anyone who wants to learn Dutch, we do cover all the necessary topics for the exams.

• If you have to take the exams on A2 level, I recommend completing all 3 Beginner levels (1, 2, and 3). It’s also a good idea to take Intermediate level 4, because reaching a level slightly above the exam requirement will help you feel 100% confident.

• If you have to take the exams on B1 level (Staatsexamen Programma I), you should complete all Beginner levels (1, 2, and 3) and all Intermediate levels (4, 5, and 6). I also recommend joining one or more Advanced courses or taking an exam preparation crash course with me, just to make sure you feel fully ready.

Learning a language is all about repetition, so it’s important to set aside some time for homework between classes. Doing the homework helps you process what you’ve learned, so you’re ready to learn something new in the next class.

You can expect about 1–2 hours of homework per class. Since there are two classes per week, that means around 2–4 hours of self-study in total.

Yes, you’ll receive a certificate if you attend at least 75% of the classes (which means you can miss no more than two) and if you complete the required writing assignments.

Please note: if you plan to study in the Netherlands or work in certain professional fields (like healthcare or education), you’ll need to pass the official Staatsexamen (the governmental exam, either at B1 or B2 level, depending on the requirements of your study or job).

That said, if you’re applying for jobs where Dutch is not a formal requirement but still considered a plus, the certificates from my courses can be a valuable addition to your CV.

No, the lesson book is included in the course fee.

On the Friday before your course starts, you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link and the lesson book in PDF format. After each class, you’ll also receive the class notes and a recording of the lesson.

It is possible to cancel or change your registration up to 14 days before the starting date of the course. Within 14 days prior to the starting date, or once the course has already started, it is no longer possible to cancel or change your registration. Please read the general terms and conditions to learn more about the registration and cancellation process.

No, I don’t offer private classes at the moment. All the hours that I have available for teaching are dedicated to my small group courses, so I can help as many students as possible while still offering lots of personal attention.

Because the groups are small (3–6 students), you’ll get plenty of opportunities to speak, ask questions, and receive individual feedback –  just like in a private lesson, but with the fun dynamics of a small group. ☺️