Group Classes A1-A2 level
Conversate confidently in everyday situations in a safe, supportive and fun online classroom!
Start speaking Dutch with confidence in a safe, supportive, and fun online classroom! These group classes are perfect for beginners who already can speak basic Dutch (A1) to an intermediate level (A2), but might struggle with some grammar, sentence structure, confidently speaking, becoming more fluent or deeping their vocabulary on things that keep them busy in everyday life.
🗓️ Term Date 2025
Our second semester of 2025 has one more block left:
Block 2: October 6 – December 19 / Tuesday Evenings 7-8pm AEST
You can this block and continue next year. Many students stay for the full semester or longer to build long-term confidence and fluency.
💬 What You’ll Get
🗣 Weekly 60-minute live conversation lessons via Zoom
📚 Carefully structured content, based on your input (topics and grammar added weekly)
🧠 Smart mix of speaking, role-play, listening, and essential grammar
🎯 Weekly feedback, recap emails, practice assignments, learning material and notes
🤝 Down-to-earth explanation so you put your knowledge to practice straight away!
- 👯A community and a safe, super supportive, fun environment that helps you to really dive in and actually help you speak
Class sizes are small (max 8 students) so you get plenty of speaking time and personal guidance.
🎓 Your Semester Options:
Per Term
- Sign Up now for Block 2
- Dates: October 6 – December 19
- Time: Tuesday Evenings 7-8pm AEST
- 11 classes
🎓 Why My Classes Work
Learning Dutch isn’t just about memorizing verbs and vocabulary – it’s about using the language in real situations. My classes focus on building your confidence, speaking fluency, and understanding of Dutch culture through guided conversation and clear explanations.
This is not some generic course from a book, these conversation classes are specifically made by and for you each semester. My classes are a mix of themes, conversation topics and grammar that you need to know to get you to A1 level as quickly as possible. At the same time, we will speak about things that mean something to you and focus on the areas that you struggle with the most. That’s how you build progress the most!
You’ll learn for example how to:
Order coffee, groceries, or train tickets with ease
Introduce yourself, talk about your day, and make small talk
Ask for help, understand responses, and feel comfortable speaking
Learn better ways to memorize words and learn Dutch in general
Hoi, ik ben Joyce!
Hi! I’m Joyce, founder of Dutch with Joyce. I’ve helped hundreds of internationals learn Dutch – not just passively, but actively speak it.
I’m known for making language learning feel personal, practical, and positive. As someone who loves structure and storytelling, I turn grammar into something you’ll actually remember.
Aside from teaching, I am a registered life coach. I don’t only help you learn Dutch, I also help you to get there mentally, learn better and maintain a positive, supportive mindset throughout. I also have learned 8 languages myself, so I know through and through what works and what doesn’t, which helps you to speak Dutch better and quicker!
🎓 Your Semester Options:
Per Term
- Sign Up now for Block 2
- Dates: October 6 – December 19
- Time: Tuesday Evenings 7-8pm AEST
- 11 classes
Am I A1 level?
Not sure if you’re A1 level? Take my quick Dutch level quiz! It provides a broad baseline to determine where you’re at in your learning journey. Keep in mind, this quiz is a general guide and doesn’t assess your speaking abilities.
You’re A1 Level if…
- Understand Basics: Can recognize and understand very simple phrases and expressions in familiar topics (e.g., greetings, introducing themselves).
- Speak About Yourself and others: Can introduce yourself and answer basic questions about personal details, like where you live and your age.
- Simple Conversations: Can engage in brief, predictable exchanges, especially if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
- Daily Activities: Can discuss very simple daily routines (e.g., activities like eating, sleeping, going out).
- Reading Short Texts: Can read and understand familiar words and very simple texts, such as ads or menus.
- Basic Listening: Can follow slow and clear speech about familiar topics (e.g., family, shopping).
- Vocabulary: Know essential words and phrases for everyday survival, such as numbers, colors, and common objects.
- Grammar Basics: Recognize and use basic sentence structures, like present tense, simple questions, and yes/no answers.
- Listening for Key Words: Can pick out key information in announcements or directions (e.g., “De trein vertrekt om drie uur”).
As seen in:
"To be able to successfully hold conversations in The Netherlands without it breaking into English. I am definitely able to say now that I can "speak Dutch". This was my goal and it is the foothold I needed before moving."
Matt
Student with Dutch partner
Jij was een van beste lerares die ik weet, jouw lessen waren erg interessant en vol met positieve energie :)) Je had veel verstanding voor de student en je gaf me de kennis erg duidelijk. Dank je wel voor het!
Klara
Student living in NL
"Joyce makes her classes really structured and easy for me to follow. It just makes sense. I can ask her anything and she will easily explain them to me. She has great patience and helps me to feel at ease in her classes when I find things difficult."
Serena
Student with Dutch heritage
"I think what you have done so far has really made a difference, I speak more Dutch with my partner thanks to the classes with you :). Thank you so much for your patience! You're doing a wonderful job as my Dutch teacher."
Julia
Student with Dutch partner
"I am very impressed with your lesson style. I was a bit shy in the live lessons, but I really enjoyed it and hopefully I get more confident each lesson."
Lis
Student with Dutch partner
"I truly love Joyce's classes. I do find it hard to practice enough Dutch as well as having someone to speak with, but her portal with lessons are so much fun and easy to follow. I really feel I've improved."
Diana
Student with Dutch heritage
🎓 Your Semester Options:
Per Term
- Sign Up now for Block 2
- Dates: October 6 – December 19
- Time: Tuesday Evenings 7-8pm AEST
- 11 classes
