Join my Dutch lessons in small groups
I offer Dutch classes in small groups with students at the same level. Each group has a maximum of 8-9 students. My students come from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. What do they all have in common? They want to speak Dutch – and that’s what brings them together!
Why learn Dutch at my language school Taalbeeld Almere?
- To prepare effectively for the civic integration exams (inburgeringsexamens).
- To improve your job prospects or communicate more easily with colleagues.
- To understand your children’s schoolwork and connect with their teachers.
- To make productive use of the time before your appointment with the municipality (gemeente).
- Just to feel more comfortable navigating daily life in the Netherlands.
Are you waiting for an appointment with the gemeente?
The wait can sometimes take months. Why not use this period to get a head start? Once your appointment with the municipality comes through, you’ll already have a strong foundation. Then, you can decide whether to continue your lessons here or move to another school.
Learn practical Dutch – focused on the inburgering-examens
Many students join the course to pass the civic integration exams – and that’s exactly what we work on. In class, we practise useful tasks like making and changing appointments, writing emails, and asking for information on the phone – real situations you’ll face in daily life.
Each lesson includes a short grammar explanation, followed by lots of practice in speaking and listening. You’re always welcome to ask questions, and you’ll get homework to help you remember what you’ve learned.
We use books that focus on practical, everyday Dutch, with digital exercises you can do at home on your computer, laptop, or phone. The more you practise, the faster your Dutch will improve!
Time investment
Most students attend classes for 4 to 6 months. After that, many are ready to continue learning independently, move on to a higher level (such as B1), or pass parts of the civic integration exams.
Lessons take place twice a week, and each session lasts 2.5 hours.
I mainly teach during the day – for example, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, or from 1:00 to 3:30 PM. There is also one evening group, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
The lessons will get you off to a strong start and provide a solid foundation. But studying at home is essential if you want to make real progress!
A diverse group of students
I started my school in the summer of 2018. In the early years, I mainly taught refugees. Over time, the student population has become more diverse. Today, the group includes expats and their partners, non-Dutch partners of Dutch citizens, and young adults (18+) who have recently arrived and haven’t found a school yet. This mix of backgrounds makes the learning experience richer for everyone. Almere is a city full of nationalities, and I strongly believe that diversity is a real strength!
Intake
A free intake is required before you start. During this meeting, I’ll ask about your current knowledge of Dutch, your goals, and I’ll assess your level by asking you to read or write something in Dutch. If there’s a suitable group available, you may be able to join right away – otherwise, you might need to wait until a new group starts. I open new groups every 3 to 4 months.
Course levels
Beginners: From A0 to A1
Course content: pronunciation, present tense, basic sentence structure, forming questions, and essential vocabulary.
Most groups: From A1 to A2
Course content: past tense, longer and more complex sentences, expanded vocabulary.
Note: You should already be comfortable using the present tense.
More advanced: From A2 to B1
Course content: reading, writing, speaking, and listening at a higher level.
Note: This course requires serious commitment. You’ll build a wide vocabulary and has to stay informed through (online) news, newspapers, and magazines.
Custom lessons in consultation
I am open to special requests! For example, if you want to have a few individual conversation lessons or prepare for an exam. If there is time and space, we can plan a few lessons together at a special hourly rate
Contracts and pricing
Courses are offered in blocks of 100 hours (roughly 5 months at 5 hours per week). The cost is €15 per hour, invoiced monthly.
Need to stop early? Normally not a problem. Flexibility and practicality are important to me.
Language in the classroom
I speak English, French, some German, and some Arabic, and I’m happy to translate when needed. However, we aim to speak Dutch as much as possible during lessons.
A consistant track record
Panteia is a research and consultancy firm in the Netherlands. In their 2024–2025 client satisfaction survey, my school achieved an outstanding score of 9.7 out of 10. This far exceeded the national average of 8.4. In the previous two years, we achieved a 9.5. In fact, we’ve never scored below 9.
Feel free to contact me for information!
If I’m busy teaching I cannot answer the phone, but I will get back to you.
Suzan de Hulster
Contact form
info@taalbeeldalmere.nl
Phone/WhatsApp: 06 – 406 65 337 / +31 6 406 65 337