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You’ve laid the foundation, and now it’s time to take your Dutch to the next level. If you’ve already mastered the basics but still feel unsure when speaking or struggle to understand complex sentences, this program is designed for you.
Whether you have a Dutch partner, Dutch roots, or are planning a move to the Netherlands, you’ve likely picked up some words here and there and can hold a basic conversation — but speaking fluently is a different story. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. It’s common to feel stuck, forget what to say mid-sentence, or feel like when you finally do understand a conversation, your friends speak about a topic you don’t know and you feel completely lost.
That’s where I come in.
In this A1 to A2 Dutch program, we’ll move beyond memorizing random phrases and into real, relatable Dutch—things you’ll actually use in daily conversations with Dutch speakers. I’ll teach you the language Dutchies actually speak, with practical, everyday sentences that you’ll remember and use naturally. My approach is all about building your confidence so you can finally engage in real conversations with ease, whether with family, friends, or while out and about.
Here’s what you can expect:
No More Guesswork: Say goodbye to gimmicks and vague language lessons. We’ll focus on real Dutch that you’ll be able to use immediately in conversations.
Clear, Structured Learning: I’ll break down grammar and sentence structure in a way that’s simple and easy to follow, so you can build your knowledge step by step.
Confidence that Grows: With every lesson, you’ll feel more confident as you discover new ways to understand and remember vocabulary and sentence structure.
Practical, Real Conversations: In just six months, you’ll be ready to hold basic conversations—whether it’s chatting about your day, making plans, or discussing everyday topics.
Whether you prefer a self-paced approach or want the guidance and interaction of live classes, this program supports you every step of the way. You’ll be able to communicate in Dutch with confidence and feel at ease while talking to Dutchies in real-life situations.
Ready to move from “I know a little Dutch” to “I can actually speak it”? Let’s get started!
Live Zoom Classes: What you need to know
Learning Dutch has never been easier or more convenient. My classes are held online via Zoom, so you can join from the comfort of your home, on the go, or even during a break at work. Whether you’re based in Melbourne like me, in rural Victoria, elsewhere in Australia, or anywhere around the globe, these classes are made for you.
Key Details:
Class Times:
– Tuesdays: 7–8 PM AEDT
– Wednesdays: 10–11 AM AEDT
(Check your local time zone to join hassle-free)Global Accessibility:
These time slots are designed to accommodate learners from Australia, Europe, and the US.Who Can Join:
If you’re an beginner (A1) with basic conversations skills and understanding, this class is for you! Unsure if you meet the criteria? Check the details below or email me directly.What to Expect:
– Focus on speaking and improving your confidence.
– Fun and engaging lessons centered on practical topics.
– Roleplays with personalized feedback from me.
– Lesson materials, notes, and homework to help you progress during the week.Why Students Love My Classes:
– They’re genuinely fun and uplifting. Even when you’re tired, you’ll look forward to showing up, connecting with fellow students, and learning in a joyful environment.
– My approach emphasizes community and relationships, because learning Dutch is about more than memorizing words—it’s about creating meaningful connections.What Sets Me Apart:
– As a life coach, I blend teaching with motivation and effective learning strategies.
– My clear and structured explanations make complex topics easy to understand. Many students say that things finally “click” in my classes, even if they’ve struggled in the past with other courses or self-study.How to Succeed:
I’m here to provide tailored lessons and bring out the best in you, but success requires effort from your side too. Life gets busy—I understand! Here’s how you can maximize your progress:
– Dedicate just 1 extra hour a week to homework and study.
– Spend 15 minutes a day speaking in Dutch.
– On busy weeks, simply show up to class, take notes, and interact with your best effort.
With a little consistency, you’ll see real progress and feel more confident in your Dutch-speaking journey. Let’s make learning Dutch an exciting and rewarding part of your week!
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”).
When Learning Dutch Feels Like It Never Ends
Starting to learn Dutch can feel like wading through deep water. Many of my A1 students come to me feeling stuck—like they’ve hit a wall after learning the basics. You might feel frustrated that you know some words, but you still can’t have real conversations or understand Dutch speakers in everyday situations. Does that sound familiar?
Some have tried learning on their own with apps like Duolingo or various online resources, but they quickly realize that memorizing phrases doesn’t get them any closer to having a fluent conversation. Grammar feels confusing, sentence structure seems complicated, and speaking Dutch still feels like a huge challenge. By the time they come to me, they’re exhausted and unsure of how to move forward.
But here’s the good news: reaching A2 level doesn’t have to be this hard.
What if learning Dutch could actually start feeling like a natural part of your day? What if every lesson made you feel more confident in speaking, rather than more frustrated? What if the challenges you face could become the key to unlocking your fluency?
That’s exactly why I created the A1-A2 Dutch Mastercourse—a tailored program designed to take you from knowing the basics to confidently speaking Dutch in real-life conversations.
This self-paced course will help you break through to A2 level, where you’ll have the tools to speak more naturally and understand Dutch more easily. No more guesswork or second-guessing yourself—just clear lessons that build on what you already know and make it stick.
Why This Course Works:
Engaging, Practical Lessons: This isn’t about memorizing random phrases or grammar rules. It’s about learning Dutch that you can actually use! I’ll teach you how to speak in real, everyday situations, so you can confidently chat with friends, family, and even strangers.
Step-by-Step Progression: You’ve got a good foundation, but now it’s time to build on it. With each lesson, you’ll feel more confident in forming sentences, understanding native speakers, and participating in real conversations.
Live Practice Opportunities: You won’t just learn through videos and exercises—you’ll get the chance to speak with me and other learners in live Group Zoom sessions. Get personalized feedback, learn how to improve your pronunciation, and practice the conversation skills you need to take your Dutch to the next level.
You’re not alone on this journey. With me as your guide, you’ll go from feeling uncertain to speaking Dutch with confidence and ease. Ready to make A2 your new goal? Let’s dive in and get started!
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A1-A2 Course Content
Les 1: Sportschool, Feestjes en Organiseren
– Learn how to have a conversation at a public place
– Learn to sign up for something and ask the right questions
– Learn to have small talk at a party and getting to know someone
– Learn to organise any type of party
Les 2: Nederlandse Cultuur, het Nieuws en Actualiteiten
– Learn about the typical Dutch Culture
– Learn to understand, read and talk about the news
– Learn about current affairs and being able to bring this up with people
– Learn to understand the weather report and traffic
Les 3: Kopen, Huren, een Woning Beschrijven en het Dagelijks Leven.
– Learn to understand the buying and renting process
– Learn to talk about and view houses to purchase or rent
– Learn to describe your house in detail
– Learn to talk about daily chores
Les 4: Een Baan Zoeken, Werkconversaties en Werksituaties
– Learn to look for a job
– Learn how to do a job interview
– Learn to talk about your job and common work situations
– Learn to talk at your job with others
Les 5: Kleding Beschrijven, Kledingwinkel en Retourneren
– Learn to describe the looks and materials of your clothes
– Learn how your clothes are fitting
– Learn to purchase clothes at the store
– Learn to return your clothes or products
Les 6: Nederlands in de Praktijk, Geslaagd Zijn en De Open Dag
– Learn to keep practicing Dutch with others daily
– Learn to talk about festivities and being graduated
– Learn about the Dutch school system
– Learn about open days and meeting new people
Why Choose Learn Dutch+?
With Learn Dutch+, you get the best of both worlds: the freedom to learn at your own pace and the support of a dedicated teacher.
Here’s how it works:
- Immediate Access to the A0-A1 Mastercourse: Start learning Dutch right away with this comprehensive, self-paced program.
- Personalized Feedback From Me: From January 20 to June 30, 2025, I’ll be by your side to review your progress and help you refine your pronunciation, writing, and speaking.
- Support Through WhatsApp: Send me your texts and voice notes anytime, and I’ll personally provide feedback, tips, and corrections to keep you on track.
Why This Is Amazing:
- Flexible Learning: Work through the course when it suits your schedule—perfect for busy lives.
- Motivation and Accountability: Stay on track and committed with my regular feedback and encouragement.
- Personalized Guidance: Get tailored support to ensure your sentence structures, grammar, and translations are spot-on.
- Convenient and Stress-Free: No need to join group lessons or work around set times—this is learning on your terms.
- Confidence in Your Progress: Feel reassured knowing you’re learning the right way, with expert feedback every step of the way.
With Learn Dutch+, you don’t just learn Dutch—you learn it well, with the confidence and clarity you need to succeed. Ready to start your Dutch journey?
Why Do Live Classes?
Live Classes are the most popular option for a reason! They combine the full course with real-time interaction, making your learning experience more dynamic and engaging.
Why Live Classes Are Perfect for You:
- Extra Guidance: Get the personalized support you need to stay on track and truly understand the material.
- Connection: Build meaningful relationships with fellow students and engage directly with me as your teacher during class.
- Instant Feedback: Receive immediate corrections and tips on your speaking, helping you improve faster.
- Dedicated Learning Time: Carve out one focused hour each week to immerse yourself in Dutch without distractions.
- Boost Your Confidence: Practice real-time conversations in a safe and supportive environment, helping you feel more secure when speaking Dutch in real life.
With Live Classes, you’re not just learning Dutch—you’re becoming part of a community that grows, learns, and celebrates progress together. 🌟
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The Dutch A1 Beginner Mastercourse is for you when:
You’ve started learning Dutch, but you’re still struggling to hold real conversations. You can say a few things, but you feel stuck when trying to speak naturally.
Grammar and sentence structure still don’t feel natural. You’ve got the basics down, but something is missing that’s preventing you from advancing.
You freeze up or second-guess yourself when Dutch speakers talk to you. You want to be able to respond confidently and smoothly, without worrying about mistakes.
You’ve tried practicing on your own, but without feedback, it’s hard to know where you’re going wrong. You need clear guidance to pinpoint and fix the issues holding you back.
You want a teacher who doesn’t just explain the rules but shows you how to apply them in real-life situations. You need personalized tips and feedback to improve faster.
You’re committed to improving this year, and speaking Dutch fluently is part of your bigger life goals. Whether it’s for work, family, or simply feeling more at home, you’re ready to make progress.
You want to have real, natural conversations in Dutch, without getting stuck, freezing, or second-guessing yourself.
The A1-A2 Dutch Mastercourse is designed specifically for learners like you—those who know the basics but need the structure, guidance, and practice to take it to the next level.
It’s time to break through the wall and start speaking Dutch confidently in everyday conversations.
Ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start speaking Dutch like a pro? Let’s make it happen! 🌟
"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
Discover a new way of learning Dutch, have a teacher by your side to track your progress and finally, consistently improve your Dutch.
In the Dutch A1-A2 Mastercourse, you'll find:
Interactive Video Lessons
Just like my students are used of me, these are video classes of high quality with visual aids and pleasing content so you can learn Dutch the fun way. The videos are sorted per theme so that you know what you will be learning.
Personalized Feedback
One of the hardest things to do is putting yourself out there and having the conversations. But you only will get better if you do so and have someone listening in, providing you with feedback and explanations that you will understand.
Virtual Speaking Improvement
NEW! Within the Course+ you will find tools where you can test and speak Dutch and get immediate feedback. This is your new best friend that is going to be better than learning: 'ik ben een appel' in Duolingo.
Private Community
Practice makes perfect! Be part of a private community where you can practice and connect with like-minded Dutch learners, ask questions, receive feedback, share your progress, encourage others and practice with others. The best way to practice more Dutch!
Vocabulary Memorization
NEW! Okay learning a new language is great, having vocabulary lists too, but having to learn them all by yourself, that seems hard. That's why I have a unique vocabularu memorization tool that will help you learning new words stick and fun!
LIVE Zoom Classes
To really dive into the Dutch language and have immediate feedback and a group with other students to connect with for the next half year, you have 20 lessons to fully improve and level up in your Dutch.
Interactive Games
Because who doesn't love a good quiz or game?! These games really help you to nail your newly learned content and improve your Dutch to the next level and test yourself. It is also a good way to engage in the language when you don't necessarily feel like an actual lesson.
Amazing Learning Tips
As I am a teacher as well as a life coach, you will find amazing tips to improve your learning skills, so you can build on making better brain connections and learn Dutch faster and better!
Why Choose this Program?
You’ve already started learning Dutch, and now you’re ready to take it to the next level. You can say a few things, but when it comes to real conversations, you still feel like you’re stuck. It’s frustrating—you’re eager to speak with Dutch speakers but feel like you’re always second-guessing yourself, or worse, freezing up mid-sentence.
Grammar and sentence structure still don’t feel natural, and you’re struggling to string together sentences smoothly. You’ve got the basics down, but it feels like you’re missing something that’s stopping you from advancing. It’s hard to pinpoint what’s going wrong, and you’re starting to feel like you’ll never be able to speak Dutch with confidence.
You’ve probably tried to practice on your own, but without feedback, it’s hard to know what areas need improvement. You want a teacher who not only explains the rules but shows you how to apply them in real-life situations. Someone who can point out where you’re going wrong, offer personalized tips, and give you the motivation to keep going.
You’re serious about improving this year, and you know that being able to speak Dutch with fluency will open doors—whether for work, family, or simply feeling more at home in the Netherlands. You want to be able to have real, natural conversations without getting stuck or worrying about making mistakes.
That’s exactly why the A1-A2 Dutch Mastercourse is the perfect next step for you. This course is designed for learners like you—those who already know a bit of Dutch but are looking for the structure, guidance, and practice to get over that hump and start speaking with confidence.
It’s time to break through the wall and start building the Dutch skills you need to hold meaningful, fluent conversations. Ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start speaking Dutch like a pro? Let’s make it happen! 🌟
Are you ready to bring your Dutch to the next level?
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Why Choose Dutch with Joyce:
Native Dutch Speaker
I am a native Dutch speaker, ensuring an authentic learning experience. I not only know how to speak the language, but I am a patriot at heart, ready to immerse you with the utter most Dutch phrases and culture.
Certified Dutch Teacher
With over 6 years of experience, I bring the expertise needed to guide you. Speaking a language is one, having the patience & ability to teach a language in a fun manner is second. That is what I do best.
ICF Life Coach
My holistic approach addresses mindset challenges, helping you build confidence and motivation. I have studied and researched how our mind works and learns and created a language learning system.
Results-Driven
I focus on tangible results, helping you achieve language fluency and a deeper connection with Dutch culture. Learning with me is so much more than knowing words, it's a new way of living.
Hoi, ik ben Joyce!
As a native Dutchie, born and bred in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, having lived in 3 countries and polyglot of knowing more than 8 languages, it’s not a surprising fact that I love languages and culture. I have been teaching for over 5 years and taught over 300 students, mostly in Australia. From kids to adults, from face to face to online and from beginners to advanced; I am that lucky person who has the opportunity to teach many students to become fluent in Dutch.
And I am going to help you too!
Exactly in the way you know best of me: 100% fun, understandable, personal and in a way that you get is AND remember it. I will teach you the basics of Dutch in such a way that it will give you lightbulb moments straight away with amazing anologies and tips. The result? You are able to happily express yourself in Dutch in daily and authentic conversations.
This is my method to help my current students ease into Dutch and embrace their inner Dutchie so that they feel comfortable having real conversations without shutting down. That’s why I created this course. To reach and help more people this way. To study at your own pace in your own safe space, and being able to practice with me and the community at the same time.
My focus: to make learning learning fun and easy so that you feel the drive and motivation to keep learning, be excited to practice and be proud and confident of yourself of all the progress and accomplishments you have made.
To just motivate you to do it! Not get overwhelmed, procrastinate and then stop. Begin (with the help of me) to learn Dutch now!
