When part of your team doesn’t speak Dutch, everything defaults to English, and something is always lost along the way. Investing in your team’s Dutch is one of the most practical decisions a company can make: smoother communication with clients and colleagues, employees who feel at home and work more independently, and a company that operates fully in the language of its market. I design in-company training to get your team there.
What I offer is a practical, results-oriented Dutch programme designed for professionals working in international environments.
Built on four years of experience teaching Dutch to adult learners, my materials and my method have been continuously refined to address the real challenges non-native speakers face when learning the language.
The focus is not on abstract language acquisition, but on developing functional Dutch that can be used immediately in real communication contexts.
Participants can expect:
- Immediate focus on speaking and active use of Dutch from the first session.
- Structured progression combining conversation, grammar, and practical exercises.
- Content organised around meaningful themes rather than a purely grammatical sequence.
- Gradual adaptation of materials to the team’s specific professional environment and needs once core foundations are established.
- Targeted support based on real learner challenges, drawing on experience as a non-native speaker who has reached an advanced level of Dutch proficiency.
The goal is to help participants understand how Dutch works in practice and to develop the confidence and flexibility required to use it effectively in both professional and everyday situations.
The programme is organised around thematic units reflecting key dimensions of daily and working life. Within these themes, we alternate between moments focused on grammar, vocabulary expansion, and active practice. This allows students to gradually build both accuracy and fluency, while always keeping effective communication and real-life use at the centre.
Rather than following a strictly linear grammatical path, the programme prioritises contextual learning. The focus is on how Dutch is used in real situations, and on building the ability to apply it naturally and effectively.
Feel free to get in touch to schedule an introductory meeting or request a non-binding quote.
Rates depend on the number of participants, and all course materials are included in the price.