Dutch Language courses
In-company Dutch (NT2) training
My in-company Dutch courses are designed to help international employees feel confident, understood and connected in the Dutch community. By learning Dutch, they integrate more smoothly into their teams and feel more at home in the Netherlands as a whole.
You can choose a ready-made package or a fully customised program tailored to your organisation’s specific goals.
Contact me to discuss the best approach for your team.
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What you can expect
Professional training at your office led by a certified and experienced teacher of both English and Dutch
Everyday conversational Dutch or more workplace-focused language use
Strong focus on pronunciation, communication and writing skills
Clear grammar instruction with practical integration
Lots of extra practice material and Dutch culture immersion
Small groups (3-8 people) or private sessions (1:1)
Clear progression based on CEFR levels (A0-C1)
Participants receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing the course
Course content aligned with preparation for the Dutch civic integration (inburgering) exams
Combination options with movement-based team sessions
And a LOT of gezelligheid!
Level-based programs (CEFR)
For each level, a recommended number of contact hours is indicated to ensure sustainable progress in group courses. Program duration and frequency can be adapted to your organisation’s needs.
Course content includes recognised methods such as ‘Nederlands in Gang’ and ‘Nederlands in Actie’, supplemented with customised materials.
Beginner, A0→A1
Survival Dutch & workplace basics
Communicate in simple everyday situations using short sentences.
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Understand and use basic Dutch in everyday situations.
Introduce yourself and others. Talk about where you’re from, your job and your daily routine.
Use basic sentence structure and common verbs such as zijn, hebben, gaan and komen. Ask and answer simple questions.
Handle basic interactions in shops, cafés and public transport. Order food or drinks and ask for prices or directions.
Understand numbers, dates, time and schedules.
Follow simple instructions at work and communicate about basic tasks.
Grammar:main sentence structures in the present tense
inversie
articles de, het, een
diminutive + plural forms
modal verbs
comparative + superlative
demonstrative pronouns die, deze, dit, dat
perfectum
Based on the book: ‘Nederlands in Gang’
Recommended: 28 contact hours.
Elementary, A1→A2
Everyday communication
Communicate about daily life with more detail and longer sentences.
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Talk about past experiences and future plans using common tenses.
Describe your home, city, hobbies and work activities.
Use modal verbs (kunnen, moeten, willen, mogen) to ask for help, make requests and discuss responsibilities.
Understand and use separable verbs and word order in main clauses.
Make appointments, solve everyday problems and engage in short social conversations.
Read and respond to simple emails and messages and participate in short workplace conversations.
Grammar:presens, perfectum, imperfectum, futurum
separable verbs
reflexive verbs
demonstrative pronouns
introduction to er
Based on the book: ‘Nederlands in Gang’
Recommended: 28 contact hours.
Pre-intermediate 1, A2→B1.1
Confidence boost
Develop more fluency and confidence in conversations.
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Talk about experiences, plans and opinions in longer sentences.
Discuss work tasks, schedules and collaboration with colleagues.
Understand short articles, messages and workplace communication.
Express and explain opinions and preferences in familiar situations.
Participate in informal workplace conversations and short meetings.
Start expanding professional vocabulary.
Grammar:irregular verbs
separable verbs
conjunctions
the structure of main and subordinate clauses
the use of om + te
indirect speech
relative pronouns
Based on the book: ‘Nederlands in Actie’
Recommended: 38 contact hours.
Pre-intermediate 2, B1.1→B1.2
Building independence
Build independence and flexibility in Dutch communication.
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Understand and participate in longer conversations and discussions.
Use more complex sentence structures, including relative clauses (die/dat), comparisons and nuanced expressions.
Discuss work situations, projects, and collaboration in more detail.
Read longer texts and workplace communication such as reports, emails and instructions.
Express opinions, agree or disagree politely and explain ideas clearly.
Participate more independently in meetings, presentations and professional conversations.
Grammar:irregular verbs
prepositions
how to use er
when to use te
conditionals
the passive voice
Based on the book: ‘Nederlands in Actie’
Recommended: 38 contact hours.
Intermediate 1, B1.2→B2.1
Connecting ideas
Communicate more fluently and connect ideas in longer conversations and texts.
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Use linking words and structured arguments to explain opinions and experiences.
Understand longer articles, interviews and workplace communication.
Discuss current topics, work situations and cultural differences with more nuance.
Participate actively in meetings and professional discussions.
Write clear emails, summaries and short reports.
Grammar:irregular verbs
prepositions
conjunctions and adverbs
the passive voice
Based on the book: ‘Nederlands op Niveau’
Recommended: 38 contact hours.
Intermediate 2, B2.1→B2.2
Professional communication
Communicate more clearly and effectively in professional environments.
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Understand and discuss complex texts, presentations and workplace topics.
Use more advanced vocabulary and expressions in discussions and meetings.
Express opinions, arguments and solutions in a structured way.
Write professional emails, reports and formal messages with greater accuracy.
Participate confidently in meetings, negotiations and project discussions.
Grammar:irregular verbs
verb tenses
relative pronouns
pronominal adverbs (ergens, nergens, eroverheen, eraan, etc.)
Based on the book: ‘Nederlands op Niveau’
Recommended: 38 contact hours.
Advanced 1, B2.2→C1.1
Mastering nuance
Communicate fluently with nuance in more complex situations.
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Understand subtle differences in tone, style and meaning in spoken and written Dutch.
Discuss abstract topics, societal issues and professional themes in depth.
Use nuanced vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and advanced structures.
Write well-structured texts such as reports, analyses and opinion pieces.
Participate confidently in high-level discussions, presentations and debates.
Grammar:linking words
reference words
the use of er
the imperative
Based on the book: ‘Nederlands naar Perfectie’
Recommended: 38 contact hours.
Advanced 2, C1.1→C1.2
Near-native performance
Communicate with near-native fluency and precision.
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Understand complex arguments, implicit meanings and subtle cultural references.
Express ideas clearly, persuasively and with stylistic flexibility.
Adapt language to different audiences and professional contexts.
Write advanced professional texts, presentations and analytical reports.
Participate effortlessly in high-level professional discussions and decision-making.
Grammar:passive constructions
modal particles (eens, even, toch, nou, etc.)
separable and inseparable verbs
zullen and zouden
Based on the book: ‘Nederlands naar Perfectie’
Recommended: 38 contact hours.
How it works
Get in touch
Contact me to discuss your organisation’s needs, preferred format (small group or private), and scheduling.
Intake and level assessment
Participants who are not absolute beginners (A0) complete a short (online) intake to determine their current CEFR level and learning goals. This ensures the right starting point and optimal group composition.
Proposal
You will receive a clear proposal outlining the program structure, timeline and investment.
Start the course
Once confirmed, we start the training at your office or chosen location.
Combine with movement sessions!
What makes a Lot of Learning unique is the integration of language learning with movement.
Dutch language courses can be combined with my professionally guided fitness bootcamps, led by me personally. These sessions strengthen both teamwork and performance. Movement enhances focus and memory, making it a powerful support for language learning. The bootcamps can be conducted entirely in Dutch, allowing participants to practise naturally while being active together.
Fitness sessions can be booked as a package alongside a language course or as an add-on to an existing program.
You can schedule a session directly before or after a language class, or as a seperate activity.
Finished studying? Let’s get moving, reinforce what you’ve learned, and build the fittest team in the company!
Learn more about my fitness bootcamps.
