Foundations

Starting a new language can feel overwhelming, especially when everything around you is in Dutch. The Foundations Program is designed for beginners who want clarity, structure, and fast, practical results.

You won’t be overloaded with grammar rules or academic explanations. Instead, you’ll learn the Dutch you actually need for daily life, with personal guidance and plenty of speaking practice. From your first lesson, you start using Dutch in real situations.

This program helps you build a strong base so you can communicate, understand, and feel more at ease in the Netherlands.

Priced at € 950 for 25 lessons

Focus on getting to A2

During 25 one-on-one lessons, you will advance from absolute beginner (A0) to a solid A2 level.
Our Foundations Program is designed for learners who are starting from scratch and want to build a strong, practical foundation in Dutch—quickly, confidently, and with personal guidance.

What you will learn

✔ Essential Grammar & Sentence Structure
You’ll learn the core building blocks of Dutch, including present and past tenses, modal verbs, word order, and practical grammar structures. We make grammar simple, clear, and immediately useful in real-life conversations.

✔ Everyday Vocabulary for Real Situations
From introducing yourself to navigating the supermarket, making appointments, or talking about your hobbies—each lesson gives you vocabulary you can use right away in daily life. You’ll build a broad base of words suited to expat life in the Netherlands.

✔ Speaking Confidence From Day One
Even in your very first lesson, you’ll start speaking Dutch. Our focus on communication helps you build fluency step by step, ensuring you feel comfortable using Dutch outside the classroom.

 

Program outcomes

 

  • Introduce yourself and your background

  • Have everyday conversations at work, in stores, and with neighbors

  • Make appointments, ask for information, and express preferences

  • Talk about past and future events

  • Understand slow-to-normal spoken Dutch in common situations

  • Read short texts and write simple messages

  • Interact with confidence in Dutch social and practical settings