Speaking Skills · Conversation

Learn to speak Dutch

Conversation lessons with maximum speaking time. For anyone who already knows the grammar but wants to learn to speak fluently and confidently — in real conversations, not practice sentences.

🎤 Maximum speaking time 💬 Real conversations 🎯 Fluency & confidence ✓ Dutch teacher
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Introductory price: €38/lesson — normally €45 (50 min)
Why conversation lessons?

The gap between understanding and speaking

Many language learners understand Dutch fine and know the grammar, but freeze the moment they need to say something themselves. Conversation lessons are designed to close exactly that gap.

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Overcoming speaking anxiety

In a safe, one-on-one setting you practise without the pressure of a group. Making mistakes is fine — that's exactly how you learn.

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Fluency over perfection

We train you to keep talking instead of stopping mid-sentence to search for perfect grammar. Fluency comes with repetition.

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Direct, friendly correction

During the conversation itself you get feedback on pronunciation, word choice and sentence structure — right when it matters most.

💡 Good to know: Need to speak for an exam like the Staatsexamen NT2 or CNaVT EDUP C1? Conversation lessons are an excellent complement to exam-focused preparation.

Who are these lessons for?

Who are these lessons designed for?

For anyone who already knows the language on paper but still wants to take the step to actually speaking it.

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Knows the grammar, doesn't dare speak

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Still translating in their head

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Advanced level, wants to break through to fluent

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Preparing for a speaking exam

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Just wants to chat with friends and colleagues

Not sure of your level yet? Take the free level test.

How does the approach work?

Talking, talking, talking

Every lesson is built around speaking — with grammar and vocabulary as support, not the main goal.

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Speaking from minute one

Every lesson starts and ends with talking. No long grammar explanations upfront — you practise right away, with explanations woven in as needed.

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Realistic conversation situations

We practise conversations you'll actually encounter: at work, in shops, with friends — instead of artificial textbook dialogues.

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Direct correction during the conversation

Feedback in the moment, without interrupting the flow of conversation — so you get used to correct patterns without losing fluency.

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Flexible scheduling

Morning, evening or weekend — schedule your conversation lessons whenever suits you best. Rescheduling is free up to 12 hours in advance.

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Personal learning path

We determine together which topics and situations matter most to you, and build the lessons around those.

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What students say

Real reviews from Preply and private students.

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Olena
★★★★★ · Preply

"Amazing teacher that I recommend to my friends! Very happy with the progress. Many thanks to Tim :)"

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Tongai
★★★★★ · Language Certificate B2+

"I passed the writing and speaking exams. I'm so grateful for your help. See you tomorrow!"

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Book a free trial lesson and experience for yourself how much speaking time you get.

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Free trial lesson

Start with a free 20-minute lesson — we discuss your level and speaking goals.

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