Your Path to Integration
We offer personalized 1:1 lessons tailored for English speakers who need to use Dutch effectively in real life. Our curriculum is structured around the CEFR framework (A1, A2, B1) so you always know exactly what you’re achieving.
Step 1: The Foundation – Level A1 (Beginner)
This level is all about survival, confidence, and breaking the sound barrier. Perfect for new arrivals and persons focused on daily life.
| Focus Area | Key Achievements (What You Will Learn) |
| Speaking & Listening | Introduce yourself, ask for and give directions, order food/drinks, handle basic shopping, and understand simple, slow conversations about familiar topics. |
| Grammar Basics | Form simple present tense sentences, master singular/plural nouns, and correctly use the articles de and het (the most common beginner barrier!). |
| Integration | Learn crucial cultural concepts like “gezelligheid,” basic social etiquette, and the most important survival phrases for public transport and emergencies. |
| Outcome | You will have the confidence to interact politely and functionally in everyday Dutch situations. |
| Recommended Lesson Type | Start with the 50-Minute Mastery Session to cover new material efficiently. |
Step 2: The Practical Jump – Level A2 (Basic Independent User)
You can now leave the beginner phase behind. This is the level that allows students and ex-pats to handle longer interactions and integration exams.
| Focus Area | Key Achievements (What You Will Learn) |
| Speaking & Listening | Discuss your work, studies, and personal history in detail. Handle common interactions like scheduling appointments (doctor, dentist), expressing opinions, and understanding simple media (e.g., weather reports). |
| Grammar Expansion | Master the past tense, use common modal verbs (can, must, want), and confidently structure sentences using subordinating conjunctions (dat, omdat). |
| Integration | Discuss housing, finances, and the Dutch work/school system. We focus on advanced pronunciation needed for clarity and being taken seriously. |
| Outcome | You will be able to handle predictable interactions independently and communicate without relying on English support. (Required level for the Inburgering Exam). |
| Recommended Lesson Type | 50-Minute Mastery Sessions for structure, supplemented by 30-Minute Booster Sessions for targeted conversation practice. |
Step 3: The Professional Edge – Level B1 (Intermediate)
This is the level where you become a true participant in Dutch society. Essential for professionals and those aiming for university study.
| Focus Area | Key Achievements (What You Will Learn) |
| Speaking & Listening | Express hopes, ambitions, and arguments. Handle complex phone calls, present simple reports at work, and follow Dutch media (podcasts, news). |
| Grammar Refinement | Master conditional sentences, passive voice, and complex sentence structures needed for academic and professional writing. |
| Professional Dutch | Focus on vocabulary for meetings, formal email writing, negotiation, and discussing career goals. |
| Outcome | You will achieve effective operational proficiency, allowing you to work or study in Dutch with minimal external linguistic support. |
| Recommended Lesson Type | 50-Minute Mastery Sessions focused heavily on topic discussion and structured writing assignments. |
🎯 Ready to Find Your Track?
Not sure if you are A1 or A2? No problem! Your first introductory lesson acts as a placement test to assess your current skills and build a tailored path.
Book your first session today to get your personalized learning plan.