Not a company? Private individuals are welcome too! Private and duo lessons available at my office in Amsterdam. Get in touch for more information!
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Not a company? Private individuals are welcome too! Private and duo lessons available at my office in Amsterdam. Get in touch for more information! 🤝
Welcome to a Lot of Learning!
Dutch language courses - Fitness sessions - Salsa workshops
Hi, I’m Lotte! I help international communities in Amsterdam improve their language skills, build stronger connections at work and feel more at home in the Netherlands.
I offer professional Dutch (NT2) language courses, fitness bootcamps and salsa dance workshops. Bookable separately or as a package. All designed to bring internationals and locals closer together.
Why combine language learning and movement?
Learning and moving together strengthens positive group dynamics which has great impact on trust and communication. And while movement keeps us fit, it also enhances focus, memory and overall cognitive performance, making it a powerful support for language acquisition.
My goal is simple: to create spaces where people have a LOT of fun learning and bring real-life connection back to the workplace and beyond.
Dutch language courses (NT2)
Professional Dutch language training for internationals who want to feel more confident and connected at work and in daily life. From levels A0 to C1, courses combine structured methods with practical, interactive lessons, including a lot of gezelligheid! Choose from ready-made packages or tailor-made programs, delivered on-site in group or private formats.
Fitness bootcamps
Energize your team with on-site fitness bootcamps, bookable separately or alongside language training. My HIIT sessions combine cardio, strength and kickboxing conditioning, and are suitable for all levels. Sessions can be held indoors or out. For an extra NT2 challenge, bootcamps can be delivered entirely in Dutch. They enhance focus, brainpower ánd teamwork!
Salsa dance workshop
Bring your team together with a fun salsa workshop! Suitable for any group size, solo or partnered. Participants learn the basics, enjoy the music and create summer holiday vibes. Dancing together breaks barriers and creates connection while having a lot of fun! For an extra NT2 challenge, the workshop can be delivered entirely in Dutch. Let’s dance!
Who am I?
Hi! I’m Lotte, the heart of ‘a Lot of Learning’. I was born in Schagen (The Netherlands), but have called Amsterdam home since I was 21. I love the energy of different cultures, the open vibe and the food (!) that make Amsterdam, with its small-big-city charm, my favorite place to be.
In my adult working life, I’ve collected a mix of experiences. I've been working in secondary + adult language education, as well as in the fitness and dance industry, for over 14 years. Along the way, I also worked as an esthetician and cocktail bartender for eight years. All different fields, but they come back to the same thing: being at the front of giving people a fun and educational time!
Language has always fascinated me, it’s how we express who we are and connect with the world around us. And just like language, dance (or any kind of movement) has been a lifelong passion. I’ve explored many styles, from Latin to Jazz to Urban, but salsa is the one that keeps calling me back. After years of dancing and performing salsa, I started giving workshops to share the fun with others!
All these experiences, working in different settings, learning different skills, have given me a deep understanding of people as well, allowing me to genuinely connect with whoever I’m working with. This is what makes my teaching approach highly personal, while combined with a clear structure, helping everyone make their learning process as effective and enjoyable as possible!
Now with 'a Lot of Learning', I bring together my passions for language learning and movement. Whether it’s through Dutch lessons, an intense fitness bootcamp or having fun with salsa, I want to create experiences that help international communities connect and feel at home in the Netherlands.
Connecting through learning.
hello@alotoflearning.nl
KvK: 92189210
btw: NL00494270B86
Testimonials
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While I really want to learn Dutch, it for sure does not come easy to me. With the courses I took in the past, I had to “drag” myself to lessons and always considered it a “chore”. With Lotte, however, classes became so much more fun. She brings such an amazing energy and manages to keep everyone very active and motivated even after a full day of work at the evening classes. She is excellent at explaining complex grammar concepts but also adds a lot of fun elements from philosophical speaking discussions to introducing us to Dutch culture with pictures of herself as a kid at various Dutch festivals. The time flies at her lessons and I feel like I made great progress learning with her. Thank you, Lotte!”
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…especially with my speaking. Before, I was always timid about speaking, hesitant that I would make too many mistakes. In her lessons, she creates supportive and fun moments by choosing interesting topics or bringing games that you start to see speaking as an enjoyable activity rather than a stressful task. She also shares extra materials, like Dutch series or YouTube videos, to help us to integrate Dutch into daily life by making it interesting and easy. Overall, I am so glad and feel lucky to be in her class. She is a great teacher!”
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…She makes every class feel far less like a chore and something I genuinely look forward to each time.
She always includes fun little tidbits in her lessons and has a wonderful way of starting each class, often with a really interesting fact or an adorable picture of herself as a child that somehow connects to the topic we are about to study. It immediately makes the class engaging and memorable. Lotte also encourages learning Dutch outside the classroom, providing a long list of recommendations for shows, movies, and podcasts.
She creates a classroom environment where learning feels safe and encouraged. We are able to practice, make mistakes, and sometimes completely mess things up without feeling embarrassed. It truly takes a special teacher to create such a space!
I enjoyed her teaching style so much that I even followed her to the next level of Dutch classes. All in all, she is a lively, happy person who brings amazing energy to every lesson, and it really shows in how effective and fun her classes are.”
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…Lotte really changed that. I truly enjoyed her course. She created a safe and supportive atmosphere where I felt comfortable speaking without stress or fear of making mistakes. I also liked how she uses many interactive tools in every lesson, which made learning fun and engaging.”
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…Mijn taalniveau was op zich goed, maar ik begreep nog niet helemaal hoe het examen werkte en wat er precies van mij werd verwacht. Lotte zag al snel waar mijn zwakke punten zaten en we zijn daar meteen gericht mee aan de slag gegaan. Dat was best spannend, want er waren nog maar een paar maanden tot de examens. Dankzij haar begeleiding heb ik niet alleen mijn taal verder ontwikkeld, maar vooral geleerd hoe ik mijn kennis goed kon gebruiken tijdens het examen. De tips, strategieën en extra vaardigheden die ik van haar heb gekregen, hebben echt het verschil gemaakt. Uiteindelijk heb ik alle onderdelen van NT2 Programma II gehaald. Daarnaast wil ik haar bedanken voor de fijne, ontspannen sfeer tijdens de lessen. Je merkt dat ze haar werk met veel aandacht en plezier doet en dat gaf mij veel vertrouwen. Nogmaals bedankt voor alle hulp, Lotte!”
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…Then I found Lot. With just a few months of her patient and insightful teaching, I passed my A2 exams (and with pretty good scores). She's smart, encouraging and fun, but Lot's true superpower is her ability to peer inside your brain. She sees your beginner's mistakes even before you make them and gently steers you to correct Dutch. And she perfectly calibrates her instruction to push you harder enough that you're stretched but not so hard that you fail and lose confidence. Lot is the best.”
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…I’ve been to one of Lotte’s fitness sessions, and I would highly recommend them to everyone, from beginners to sports professionals. While the exercises might seem intense, Lotte’s energy helps you keep up, so you don’t feel exhausted after the session but rather strong and happy. Just like it always was at the Dutch classes, the atmosphere was fun and warm. I felt very welcomed. I believe that wonderful people are drawn to each other, which is why I love spending time at Lotte’s classes, whether it’s studying language or moving my body, I’m always surrounded by great people. I love moving and learning!”
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…She motivated us to push ourselves, all while having fun and listening to a great playlist. Lotte instructed us with the same enthusiasm she teaches Dutch lessons with. She puts a lot of effort into making it a welcoming and engaging environment, so you really look forward to joining!”
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…She is a passionate and professional teacher who approaches each lesson with great dedication. Always well-prepared, she tailors the lessons to suit individual needs and learning goals. Lotte places strong emphasis on correct pronunciation, which has significantly boosted my confidence in speaking. Her classes are friendly, engaging, and motivating, making learning truly enjoyable. Thanks to her support, I’ve made great progress and feel much more comfortable using English. If you're looking for a skilled and inspiring tutor, Lotte is the perfect choice.”
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…In alles wat ze doet toont ze 100% gedrevenheid en passie. Naast lesgeven is ze ook in staat om groepen te enthousiasmeren voor andere activiteiten. Ik heb twee verschillende workshops bij haar gevolgd (salsadansen en cocktailshaken), waarbij ze een groep helemaal kan meenemen en iets kan leren. Ze doet dit op haar eigen creatieve wijze, maar zeker met een duidelijk plan en alles uitgevoerd met een natuurlijke flair. Werken met Lotte voelt echt als een feestje en is voor herhaling vatbaar.”