Haven't spoken a word of Dutch yet? No problem. Personal lessons that build up step by step, without overwhelm — at your own pace, with plenty of patience.
Starting a new language often feels overwhelming. Lessons for complete beginners are designed to make that first threshold small and manageable.
We literally start from zero — no expectation of any prior knowledge. Every explanation is simple and focused on your language development.
From the very first lesson you can already say something — a greeting, introducing yourself. Small wins build the confidence for the next step.
No rush, no judgment. Room to make mistakes and ask things twice — exactly what a good start requires.
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For anyone who has never learned Dutch before, or tried once a long time ago.
Already a bit further than a complete beginner? Check out my proven NT2 approach for all levels.
No rushed material, but a clear structure that grows into a solid foundation.
Even with a handful of words you can already say something. We build speaking confidence right away, instead of spending weeks on grammar alone first.
Grocery shopping, introducing yourself, asking for directions — we start with words and phrases you can use right away.
New material comes back in later lessons, so it truly sticks instead of fading away after one lesson.
Free rescheduling up to 12 hours in advance — and once per lesson, even at the last minute.
Once the basics are in place, we build steadily towards A2 and beyond — with a method proven to work for hundreds of students.
Real reviews from Preply and private students.
"After several attempts with other teachers, Tim was the one who truly gave me the confidence to speak Dutch. Thanks to his patience I passed all my exams on the first try — with maximum scores."
"Tim is very clear, patient, and encouraging. Lessons are well structured and make learning the language enjoyable and practical. Ik vind het leuk om Nederlands te leren met Tim!"
"I had studied the material well, which meant I was really well prepared for the KNM exam. Thanks!"
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