Dutch Mastercourse A0-A1 level

Learn to actually speak in a fun, motivational and structured way.

Your 3 options of learning

To make your style of learning possible.

Learn it yourself

A full DIY course to go from A0 to A1 level. With access to the course you have all the material and accountability to get you to that level.

- Access to the full A0-A1 course (including 8 themes, 24 video lessons, vocabulary lists, a workbook and many bonus exercises, videos and games)
- Ability to track your progress with a visual learning path and quizzes with feedback. - Study Guide and Learning Plan
- A private, supportive community to stay motivated
- A1 test
- Certificate of participation

By the end you have the confidence to engage in simple conversatins with Dutch speakers - whether it's asking for directions, ordering coffee or chatting about your daily routine.

Learn Dutch +

Full access to the course, but you will also get feedback on your pronunciation, speaking and writing skills to stay motivated and improve even more along the way.

- Full Course access
- Everything in the Learn it Yourself option
- Feedback on your pronunciation, speaking and writing skills for 6 months
- Virtual help and options to practice on your speaking skills
- Vocabulary retainment tools to help you memorize new words better

Stay on track with personalized feedback and access to the supportive community gives you the motivation to keep progressing and to not feel alone in this!

Live Group Classes

Access to the course PLUS 20 live lessons spread over 6 months to really improve your speaking skills.

- Everything in Learn Dutch +
- 20 Live Lessons over Zoom running from
January 20 - June 30 2025
- Live classes to be held Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings AEDT to give people in different timezones the opportunity to join live.
- Personal engagement with me and the other students in the class. - Recordings of each lesson will be available. - Extra guidance and tips from me

By the end of these classes, you not only have 20 hours of speaking under your belt, you will also have a group of likeminded friends and the ability to actually have basic conversations with Dutch speakers.

Are you someone with a Dutch partner or Dutch roots? Or maybe you’re planning a move to the Netherlands, or simply want to dive into Dutch?

You’ve tried to learn Dutch, but it feels overwhelming. You’ve picked up a few words here and there, but speaking is another story. Sound familiar? You’re not alone—it’s so common to feel unsure or blank out mid-sentence. And if you’ve tried language apps, you know that “kinda” learning Dutch just isn’t enough.

That’s where I come in.

In my course, you’ll move beyond memorizing random phrases and into real, relatable Dutch. I’ll help you learn the language Dutchies actually speak, with practical, everyday sentences that stick with you. My approach is designed to build your confidence so you can handle short conversations with ease—and even enjoy them.

Here’s what you can expect:

No more gimmicks or guesswork: We’ll work through authentic Dutch that you can use with family, friends, or out and about.
Structure that makes sense: My Dutch with Joyce strategy breaks down grammar and sentence structure in a clear, achievable way.
Confidence that builds: After just one lesson, you’ll already feel things start to click. Every session gives you new ways to understand and remember vocabulary and sentences.

In just six months, you’ll have the tools to enjoy basic conversations with ease and confidence. Ready to start speaking Dutch for real? 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: 6–7 PM AEDT
– Wednesdays: 9–10 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 absolute beginner (A0) with basic vocabulary, 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 A0 level?

Not sure if you’re A0 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 A0 Level if…

You’ve dabbled with Duolingo:
Maybe you’ve played around with Duolingo or picked up some random Dutch words here and there. It’s great to have some exposure to the language beforehand, as this helps you thrive in live lessons.
You haven’t completed my course yet:
No worries! Before joining live lessons, it’s recommended to go through my A0 course (which you’ll have early access to!) to teach yourself the basics and get familiar with the language.
You recognize these basics:
- Greetings & Basics:
  - Hallo (Hello), Goedemorgen (Good morning), Dag (Goodbye)
  - Dank je (Thank you), Alsjeblieft (Please/Here you go)
- Personal Information:
  - Naam (Name), Leeftijd (Age), Woonplaats (Residence)
  - Ik ben (I am), Jij bent (You are)
- Numbers & Days:
  - Numbers 0–10
  - Dagen van de week (Days of the week)
- Common Nouns:
  - Huis (House), Boek (Book), Auto (Car), Kat (Cat), Hond (Dog)
- Simple Verbs & Phrases:
  - Hebben (To have), Zijn (To be), Doen (To do)
  - Ik begrijp het niet (I don’t understand), Waar is…? (Where is…?)
- Simple Food & Drink Vocabulary:
  - Brood (Bread), Water (Water), Koffie (Coffee)
- Basic Question Words:
  - Wat (What), Waar (Where), Hoe (How), Wanneer (When)

If these basics look familiar but you’re unsure of your level, don’t hesitate to reach out. Remember, my classes are here to help you build confidence and take the next step in your Dutch learning journey! 🎉

When Learning Dutch Feels Overwhelming

Starting to learn Dutch can feel like stepping into the deep end. Many of my students come to me feeling overwhelmed and intimidated. They’re scared to speak, worried they’ll sound “awful” or “rubbish.”

Some have already tried learning on their own, using apps like Duolingo or browsing online resources. But the process is slow, frustrating, and often ineffective. They struggle with grammar, get tripped up by sentence structures, and feel stuck, unable to make real progress. By the time they find me, they’re confused, discouraged, and ready to give up.

But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be this way.

What if learning Dutch could actually be fun?
What if every lesson left you feeling more confident, instead of more overwhelmed?
What if your mistakes became stepping stones, not roadblocks?

That’s exactly why I created the Dutch Beginner Mastercourse—a complete A0-to-A1 program designed to make learning Dutch accessible, effective, and enjoyable.

In this self-paced course, I’ll guide you through everything you need to know to reach A1 level and start holding basic conversations with confidence. No more guessing, no more spinning your wheels—just clear, step-by-step lessons that truly click.

Why This Course Works:

Fun, Interactive Lessons: Say goodbye to boring textbooks! My enthusiastic, approachable teaching style makes you feel like I’m right there in the room with you.
Practical Tools for Success: From mastering sentence structure to learning the vocabulary you actually need, this course is packed with everything to help you thrive.
Live Practice Opportunities: Join Group Zoom and conversation classes to practice speaking with me and other students, get personalized feedback, and learn tips that will transform your Dutch.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. With me by your side, you’ll go from frustrated beginner to confident speaker—one joyful step at a time. Ready to get started?

A0-A1 Course Content

Les 1: Hoi, hoe gaat het? (Greeting & Saying Goodbye)
– Learn how to greet someone and how someone is doing
– Introduce yourself and feel confident talking about yourself
– Make small talk and ask questions

Les 2: Wat vind jij leuk? (Hobbies & Daily Routine)
– Describe your day and routines
– Talk about your hobbies and what you like
– Talk about your family and friends

Les 3: Wat zullen we doen? (Making Appointments & Going Out)
– Make plans with someone
– Read and understand the menu
– Order food and drinks

Les 4: Wat wil je eten? (Food & Supermarket)
– Going to the supermarket
– Talk about food
– Cook, give instructions and make recipes

Les 5: Ik wil naar… (Transport)
– Being able to use different ways of transport
– Ask and give directions
– Understanding how to go to places

Les 6: Winkelen (Shopping)
– Learn to talk about wearing clothes
– Learn to ask for things in a store
– Learn common small talk during shopping

Les 7: Ik ben ziek (Sick & Health)
– Learn to talk about your body
– Learn to express being sick
– Learn how to go to the doctor

Les 8: Dit zijn wij (Friends and Family)
– How to describe yourself and others
– How to introduce other people
– How to congratulate 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 Beginner Mastercourse is for you when:

- You’re ready to leave Duolingo behind and start learning real, conversational Dutch that you can use in everyday situations.
- You’re craving conversations with native Dutch speakers but haven’t had the chance to practice yet.
- You’re feeling overwhelmed and frustrated trying to learn the language on your own—it’s hard to know where to start, and it feels like progress is slow.
- Grammar and sentence structure feel like a puzzle and you need clear, step-by-step guidance to make it click.
- You’ve hit a wall—you don’t know why you’re not improving, and it’s hard to identify where you’re going wrong.
- You want a teacher who’s more than just a tutor—someone who’ll coach you with enthusiasm and patience, offering personalized tips to help you grow.
- You’ve made the decision to make this your year, and speaking Dutch fluently is a part of your bigger life goals.
- You’re eager to have meaningful, fluent conversations with Dutch family, friends, or colleagues without second-guessing yourself.
- You want to learn in a supportive community of motivated learners who share your passion for mastering Dutch.
- You’re tired of freezing up when Dutchies speak to you and want the confidence to respond naturally and smoothly.

Let this be the moment you finally take the leap and start mastering Dutch! 🌟

"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 A0-A1 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?

My Dutch learning program is designed to keep you engaged, motivated, and on track as you move from A0 to A1 level with confidence. Whether you prefer learning at your own pace or want the added support of live classes, this program offers flexibility and personalized guidance to help you succeed. So there is definitely a program that fits your needs!

With lifetime access to all course materials, you can revisit lessons whenever you need, ensuring you never feel left behind. Stay motivated with regular mini-challenges and group activities that make learning fun and interactive. You’ll be encouraged to practice your Dutch in real-life situations, with cultural insights and tips on everything from Dutch etiquette to how to have everyday conversations.

Plus, our simple progress tracker helps you visualize your improvement and celebrate your milestones, so you can see how far you’ve come. And if you ever feel stuck or unsure, you won’t be alone—we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Imagine yourself confidently speaking Dutch with locals, understanding the news, or chatting with friends—this is your chance to make those moments a reality.

With support, accountability, and a clear path forward, this program is everything you need to take your Dutch skills to the next level. Let’s make 2025 the year you speak Dutch with confidence!

Are you ready to bring your Dutch to the next level?

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!

Dutch Mastercourse A0-A1 level

Your 3 options of learning

Learn it yourself

Learn Dutch +

Live Group Classes

Live Zoom Classes: What you need to know

Key Details:

Am I A0 level?

You’re A0 Level if…

When Learning Dutch Feels Overwhelming

Why This Course Works:

Learn it yourself

Learn Dutch +

Live Group Classes

A0-A1 Course Content

Why Choose Learn Dutch+?

Why This Is Amazing:

Why Do Live Classes?

Why Live Classes Are Perfect for You:

Learn it yourself

Learn Dutch +

Live Group Classes

As seen in:

The Dutch Beginner Mastercourse is for you when:

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 A0-A1 Mastercourse, you'll find:

Interactive Video Lessons​

Personalized Feedback

Virtual Speaking Improvement

Private Community

Vocabulary Memorization

LIVE Zoom Classes

Interactive Games

Amazing Learning Tips​

Why Choose this Program?

Are you ready to bring your Dutch to the next level?

Learn it yourself

Learn Dutch +

Live Group Classes

Why Choose Dutch with Joyce:

Native Dutch Speaker​

Certified Dutch Teacher

ICF Life Coach

Results-Driven

Hoi, ik ben Joyce!

Interactive Video Lessons

Amazing Learning Tips

Native Dutch Speaker