This course is for beginners and perfect for expat professionals who enjoy learning together in a friendly, social environment.

During these 12 sessions of 2 hours and 15 minutes each, you will practice daily conversations in different situations. You will learn how to introduce yourself, talk about your hobby’s, family and work. After the course you will know what to say in supermarket, shops, bars, restaurants, etc.

You will get to know the basics of Dutch grammar and vocabulary. The focus of this course will be on speaking. We will practice with example dialogues, Dutch songs written by teacher Mylène, animations, spontaneous conversations, and fun games. We’ll even go to the Hilversum city centre, to shops, or a restaurant, where you can put your new Dutch skills into practice! Your teacher will give you assignments that you can do at home, in shops, bars etc. We will also spend some time on Dutch culture.

What’s included?

• 12 lessons of 2 hours and 15 minutes from 5 March - 4 June.

• Lessons take place on Thursdays from 7.15 - 9.30 PM in Hilversum center (free parking, close to train station).

• Location: Gebouw de Koningin, Koninginneweg 93, 1211 AP Hilversum. (Free parking, close to the train station)

• (optional) free intake by phone or online.

• Min 5 - max. 10 students

Costs
€510,- including course material.

Sounds good? Register here

Ready to speak more Dutch — and have fun doing it?

This course is perfect for expats professionals who already know the basics of Dutch and are ready to take the next step. If you’ve completed a beginner’s course and want to feel more confident using Dutch in everyday situations, this A1+ group course is for you.

You’ll learn in a small, friendly and highly interactive group. The course has a lively pace and is best suited for learners who enjoy an interactive, thoughtful approach and feel comfortable working with language at a conceptual level. Speaking, connecting and enjoying the learning process are just as important as learning the language itself.

What you’ll do

Over 12 engaging sessions of 2 hours and 15 minutes, you’ll practice Dutch you can actually use in daily life. Every lesson is interactive, with plenty of speaking time for everyone.

You’ll learn how to:

• ask questions about public transport

• chat with neighbours

• make small talk with colleagues in the hallway or canteen

• talk about your weekend

• explain symptoms at the doctor’s

• and even deal with the plumber when your heating breaks down 😉

How we learn

The focus is on speaking and understanding spoken Dutch. You won’t be only sitting back and listening — you’ll be actively speaking, practicing and experimenting with Dutch in every class. Grammar is there to support you, not to slow you down.

We work with:

• dialogues and role plays

• fun games and short animations

• original Dutch songs written by your teacher, Mylène

• mini “real-life” challenges, such as asking for information in a shop, buying something at the drugstore, or approaching the reception desk at the library.

And yes — we’ll also go on one or two field trips to the center of Hilversum, so you can try out your Dutch in shops, cafés or wherever we end up!

Practical details

• 12 lessons of 2 hours and 15 minutes

• Dates: 11 March – 10 June 2026

• Day & time: Wednesdays, 19:15 – 21:30

• Group size: 5–10 students

• Optional free intake (by phone or online)

• Location: Gebouw de Koningin, Koninginneweg 93, 1211 AP Hilversum. (Free parking, close to the train station).

• Price: €490 (course materials not included)
  You’ll need to order the course book Nederlands in Gang (approx. €50).

Sounds good?

👉 Register now and join a lively, engaging course where learning Dutch feels natural — and fun.Register here

We call this course hybrid, because live lessons are combined with online lessons. The online lessons prepare you for conversations you will have during our ‘live’ lessons at and outside of our location, where we organize settings in which we speak a lot. Think about our ‘Cook and Talk’, our visits to shops, terraces to order drinks, role plays and fun language games.

Your teacher Mylène will encourage you to have lots of chats. In a small group (max. 8 people) you will explore everyday conversations, learn the basics of Dutch grammar and vocabulary and practice actively with what you learn.

How does it work?

Free intake over Zoom
Start: Thursday April 7
12 lessons: 6 online lessons and 6 live lessons.
Time: 7 pm. The online lessons take 1,5 hours, the ‘live’ lessons take 2,25 hours.
Course fee: €450,- for 12 lessons. Excluding course book (€42,95).

Sounds good? Register now.

Have you been living in The Netherlands for a while? Have you picked up the basics of Dutch, but do you need more opportunity to practice? Then this one’s for you!

We call this creative conversation course hybrid, because live lessons are combined with online lessons. The online lessons prepare you for conversations you will have during our ‘live’ lessons at our location, where we organize settings in which we speak a lot. Think about our ‘Cook and Talk’, our Night tour where the students are Hilversum city guides, our role plays and fun language games.

Your teacher Mylène will encourage you to have lots of chats. In a small group (max. 5 people) you will explore everyday topics, learn the basics of Dutch grammar and practice actively with what you learn.

The course consists of 1 free intake by phone and 8 weekly lessons on Thursday evenings at 19.30 hrs.: 4 online lessons of 1,5 hours and 4 live lessons of 2 hours.

Start: Thursday January 20 2022 at 19.30 hrs.

Course fee
€335,- for 8 lessons. Including materials.

Sounds good? Register now.

Want to learn more about us first? Check out our About page.

Talking while walking has so many advantages: it’s relaxing, talking goes more smoothly, and it’s super healthy! A welcome activity after a long day at the office ánd great for your Dutch.

Would you like to improve your Dutch, do you have little time for homework and do you love long walks? Then this one’s for you!

During our Walk & Talk you decide what the conversation should be about and it will be Dutch only. Teacher Mylène is happy to chat about anything! You can come alone or book a Walk & Talk for 2 persons.

Location
We will walk through the Corversbos in ‘s Graveland (close to Hilversum), where it will be easy to keep 1,5 meter distance. Starting point: parking lot at Beresteinseweg 33, ‘s Graveland.
In case of typically Dutch weather (read: wet & windy) we can meet at the city center of Hilversum.

Private Walk & Talk
€45,- for 60 minutes
€258,- for 6 sessions of 60 minutes
Free intake by phone

Duo Walk & Talk
€30 per person (when 2 persons attend)
6 sessions for €174 per person
Free intake by phone

Ready to Walk & Talk? Register here. Mylène will get in touch with you within 3 work days.

For these lessons you need to have reached the basic level A1.

Join our Intensive, coronaproof, Dutch Summer Course for Beginners and Beginners Plus in the first week of the summer holidays! Immerse yourself in Dutch for 5/6 days, on Monday 12 July, Tuesday 13 July, Wednesday 14 July, Friday 16 July and Saturday 17 July, 5 hours a day. On Thursday 17 July there will be no class so you can rest a bit to give your brain time to process the new knowledge and to recap what you’ve learned so far.

Each morning we will teach you online (over Zoom) all about basic Dutch grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. You will practice with the most important words and short sentences you need in daily life interactions. We’ll prepare you for the conversations you will have in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, we will take you to the centre of Hilversum to get to know the hotspots and practice what you learned in the morning session. This means real life conversations in different kinds of shops, at the market, in the supermarket, at the station etc. If you’re lucky, you might find yourself ordering an ice-cream in Dutch at Hilversum’s greatest and coolest ice cream shop Pistache🍦

We will end the course in style with a ‘gezellige’ picnic in the Hilversum woods.

The Details

When: July 12, 13, 14 , 16, 17 (Thursday 15 is a day off)
Duration: 11 am - 1.30 pm and 3 pm - 5.30 pm
Total amount of hours: 25
Group size: min. 5 and max. 8 participants
Total costs including material: € 490,-

Of course we adhere to the corona rules that apply at that time.

Interested?

Sign up on our registration page and we will get in touch within 3 work days to confirm your subscription. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch via letsspeakdutch@gmail.com.

Cancellation and refund policy
After registration and payment you can cancel without any costs up to 12 days before the start of the course. If you cancel up to 1 week in advance of the course, we will give you a 50% refund. We cannot give you a refund if you cancel after 8 July.

Would you like to take online lessons with your partner, friend or colleague? That is possible!

Then our so-called “ Online Duo-Strippenkaart” is the perfect match for you! Mylene is available for private lessons from Februari onwards.

How does it work?

You buy 8 private duo-lessons of 60 minutes for €592,- (That is €296,- per person) or 12 private duo-lessons for €864,- (€432,- per person) . You can schedule your lessons with Mylène within a period of three months.

If you need to cancel a lesson, please do so 24 hrs in advance via email or Whatsapp.

Sounds good? Register now.

You feel like upgrading your Dutch conversational skills, but you want to be flexible and 100% corona-proof? Our so-called “Online Strippenkaart” might be just the option you were looking for!

How does it work?

You buy 8 private online lessons of 60 minutes for € 424,-

You buy 12 private online lessons of 60 minutes for € 600,- (€ 36,- discount).

We work with Skype or Zoom. You can plan them at any time (well, we have to be available and need some sleep too) and use them up within 3 months.

If you need to cancel a lesson, you do so 24 hrs in advance via email or Whatsapp.

Sounds good? Register now.

You feel like upgrading your Dutch conversational skills, but you want to be flexible? Then our so-called “Live Strippenkaart” is the perfect match for you! Mylene is available for private lessons from September onwards.

How does it work?

You buy 8 private lessons of 90 minutes for €695. Including travel costs within Loosdrecht and Hilversum, excl. parking costs.

You can plan them at any time (well, Mylene has to be available and needs some sleep too) and use them up within 3 months.

If you need to cancel a lesson, please do so 24 hrs in advance via email or Whatsapp.

Sounds good? Register now.

Give your confidence a boost and join this interactive and advanced Dutch course. You will practice Dutch in several situations and contexts. Each lesson is designed as a workshop, with a clear goal and tools (vocab and grammar) to reach that goal. Don’t expect a lot of homework, but you usually will have to read a text or watch a video before each lesson.

Main topics / situations of this course include:
- Work meetings
- Job interviews
- Dutch politics and news
- Art and culture
- A Dutch movie
- An active field trip to Hilversum

The course consists of 1 free intake by phone and 12 weekly lessons of 2 hours each, including a 15 minute break. We will kick off on WEDNESDAY EVENING 7 APRIL from 7.30 - 9.45 pm. In order to join this course you need to have reached at least level B1.

In case of no rain, classes will take place outside as much as possible.

Course fee
€450,- for 12 lessons. Excluding course book (EUR 29.95).

Sounds good? Register now.

Want to learn more about us first? Check out our About page.

During this creative conversation course you will be encouraged to have lots of Dutch chats. In small groups (6 - 10 people) you will explore several everyday topics and practice your Dutch skills in an active way.  

The course consists of 1 intake by phone and 14 weekly lessons of 2 hours each, and a 15 minute break. We will kick off on WEDNESDAY EVENING 12 FEBRUARY from 7.15 - 9.30 pm. In order to join this course you need to have reached at least level A1.

Course fee
€485,- for 14 lessons, including 1 field trip. Excluding course book (EUR 42.95).

Sounds good? Register now.

Want to learn more about us first? Check out our About page.