Learn Dutch in Leiden!
Relevant, flexible and effective
Take your Dutch to the next level with a group course or private lessons tailored to your needs!
Coming in autumn/winter:
Coming in autumn/winter:
These Dutch group classes start in 2026:
B1 > B2
A0 > A1
Scroll down for more info, send me an email if you’re interested in private lessons or click the button to join the waitlist!
Dutch Group: from B1 to B2*
For those who already know some Dutch, but want to dive deeper!
Go from understanding clear-cut texts and conversations to understanding more complex and intricate conversations and texts. In 26 lessons (1 per week) we take the first half of this step with a lot of conversation practise. We’ll use texts, speaking exercises, games and the Nederlands in Gang method to speak a lot and learn as we go.
Total of 52 lesson hours divided into 26 lessons of two hours over approximately 13 weeks.
Small groups: max. 5 other language learners at a similar level
Material: Nederlands in Gang
* You can also join for a half course, B1 to B2- to start with and decide if you want to continue later on.
Unsure whether you’d fit or want to see the schedule? Send me an email!
Dutch Group: from A0 to A1
For those who are new to Dutch and want to test the waters!
Most, if not all, of my students would agree that it’s worth investing in some Dutch lessons. Whether to improve your small talk around the water cooler or to order a broodje kaas at lunchtime, a bit of Dutch is always appreciated.
Total of 52 lesson hours divided into 26 lessons of two hours over approximately 13 weeks.
Small groups: max. 5 other language learners at a similar level
Material: tbd
* You can also join for a half course, A0 to A1- to start with and decide if you want to continue halfway.
Unsure whether you’d fit or want to see the schedule? Send me an email!
Dutch Course - Custom
For those who want to learn at their own pace!
Learning can be challenging, especially if your native language is quite different. With a custom course, you decide what (specific skills or levelling up), how (alone, with your team or with a friend) and in what timeframe (once or multiple times a week) you learn Dutch.
This course is also perfect if you want to learn specific skills in Dutch. For example writing or learning how to speak Dutch in your field of work.
Suitable for any level. Send an email for more info or click below to make an appointment.
Why The Apiary?
Skip what you know and learn only what’s relevant for you.
I keep track of your progress and goals so you can focus on practising as much as possible.
Flexible planning: weekly or biweekly, planning everything ahead or week by week.
Short and sweet or extensive and all-encompassing. I’ll make a proposal but ultimately you decide on the length and contents of the course.
Engels leren - op maat
Op zoek naar een cursus Engels of Zakelijk Engels? Dan ben je hier aan het goede adres.
Writing Dutch - Group or individual
For those who know quite some Dutch and want to focus on perfecting their writing skills.
Speaking and writing are interconnected. Improve one and the other will follow. But calling your landlord about a leak and writing an important project scope to reel in that next big client are two different things.
In this course, we focus on relevant writing for your (work)life. We use texts you wrote and there will be a lot of writing exercises. But don’t worry, it’s all a lot of fun!
Get to know me before committing to a course!
Book a short introduction meeting to see if we’re a good fit!
In a 30 minute meeting, we’ll get to know each other and we’ll talk about all you need and want in terms of language. After the meeting, I’ll send you my advice tailored to your needs Are you unsure? I highly recommend looking around before making a choice. You’re always welcome to come back to me!
Looking for something else?
English < > Dutch translation
Specializations: legal and all things gardening, plants, nature and outdoor
Editing / Revision
A second pair of eyes to revise your English or Dutch texts (in terms of grammar, spelling, tone of voice or all of the above)
Something else? Send me a message!