Why Dutch Lessons? 5 Benefits

Learning a new language can be a challenging but highly rewarding experience. Dutch, the official language of the Netherlands and Belgium (Flanders), offers numerous advantages for both personal and professional growth. In this blog, we discuss five important reasons why having Dutch Lessons is worthwhile and how online lessons can make this process more accessible and effective.

Read more »

How can I practice Dutch with people when they always respond in English?

Well, this is indeed a frequent remark from my students. It is also a reality because it is in our nature to want to help other people. So, when you go to the store, for example, and you speak your best Dutch, it is frustrating when they either immediately respond in English or, worse yet, they don't understand you at all. What is the logical consequence of this? The conversation continues in English, and your good intention to speak Dutch this time, as your teacher has often advised you to do, goes out the window. And this is simply because we want to help each other. The shop assistant actually wants to be helpful because he feels that you are having difficulty. So, he responds in English, and in the meantime, he can also show that he is proficient in English. It is also true that many Dutch and Belgians speak English quite well. But of course, that doesn't help you.

Read more »

The main obstacles of having Dutch Lessons online?

Actually, there are no real obstacles to learning Dutch online. All my students can perfectly introduce themselves and someone else in Dutch after 1 or 2 lessons. They can all say where they come from, where they live now, their initial greeting, their name, where they work, their mother tongue and other languages they speak, their nationality, how old they are, where their country of birth is located on the map, form a negative sentence, and say that it's nice to meet you.... And all of this in just 1 or 2 lessons Dutch online!

Read more »

How often per week are Dutch Lessons actually ideal?

Well, there is no single ideal frequency for learning Dutch. Everything depends on each person's individual situation. We all have different goals, desires, and possibilities. Everyone must first determine for themselves what they want to achieve by learning Dutch online and what they are willing to sacrifice for it.

Read more »

Preparing for Dutch Language Tests: What You Need to Know

Introduction: For anyone learning Dutch, passing an official language test can be a key goal, whether it’s for work, study, or meeting immigration requirements. In this blog post, I’ll provide practical tips and information on preparing for three common language tests: the Inburgeringsexamen, the Staatsexamen NT2 (Program I and II), and the Certificate of Dutch as a Foreign Language (CNaVT).

Read more »