Since October 2025
Instructor since October 2025
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Dutch conversation classes for expats – practical language skills for daily life and integration
From 58 € /h
Want to feel more fluent and confident in Dutch? These conversation lessons are specially designed for expats who want to learn to use the language in everyday life and better understand how the Dutch and Flemish communicate.
In a relaxed online environment, you'll practice real-life conversations: introducing yourself, grocery shopping, ordering, asking for directions, discussing your work or weekend, or responding politely in social situations. The emphasis is on speaking, listening, and cultural context—not on dry grammar.
Each lesson is tailored to your level and pace. You'll learn practical language you can use immediately and gain insight into typical expressions, customs, and etiquette. This way, you'll gradually build more confidence and feel more at home in your new environment, whether it's in the Netherlands or Flanders.
In a relaxed online environment, you'll practice real-life conversations: introducing yourself, grocery shopping, ordering, asking for directions, discussing your work or weekend, or responding politely in social situations. The emphasis is on speaking, listening, and cultural context—not on dry grammar.
Each lesson is tailored to your level and pace. You'll learn practical language you can use immediately and gain insight into typical expressions, customs, and etiquette. This way, you'll gradually build more confidence and feel more at home in your new environment, whether it's in the Netherlands or Flanders.
Location
Online from Belgium
About Me
About Martijn – Language and Communication Coach
I’m Martijn, an experienced communication and language professional with over twenty years of international experience. Having lived and worked across several countries, I understand the importance of language not only as a tool for communication but also as a gateway to culture, confidence, and connection.
I offer Dutch conversation lessons for expats, focusing on practical, real-life communication that helps learners feel at ease in their new environment. My lessons emphasize speaking, listening, and cultural understanding — helping students build confidence in both social and professional settings.
In addition, I provide French tutoring for middle and high school students, supporting them in grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking while helping them gain clarity and motivation in their studies.
For professionals, I teach Business English for non-native speakers, designed to strengthen communication skills in international workplaces. Lessons focus on effective writing, presentations, and everyday professional interactions — always tailored to the learner’s goals and industry context.
I’m Martijn, an experienced communication and language professional with over twenty years of international experience. Having lived and worked across several countries, I understand the importance of language not only as a tool for communication but also as a gateway to culture, confidence, and connection.
I offer Dutch conversation lessons for expats, focusing on practical, real-life communication that helps learners feel at ease in their new environment. My lessons emphasize speaking, listening, and cultural understanding — helping students build confidence in both social and professional settings.
In addition, I provide French tutoring for middle and high school students, supporting them in grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking while helping them gain clarity and motivation in their studies.
For professionals, I teach Business English for non-native speakers, designed to strengthen communication skills in international workplaces. Lessons focus on effective writing, presentations, and everyday professional interactions — always tailored to the learner’s goals and industry context.
Education
MSc in Occupational Psychology – University of Liverpool
During this program, I focused on human behavior, communication, and motivation in international work environments. The insights from this study help me guide learners in a way that fits their learning style and personal goals, with attention to building confidence and adapting to new cultural contexts.
BA in Slavic Studies – KU Leuven
This degree provided me with a strong linguistic foundation and a broad understanding of language acquisition, culture, and communication across different language regions. It allows me to understand what it truly means to learn a new language and engage deeply with a different culture.
As an expat who has lived and worked in several countries myself, I know firsthand what it takes to adapt to a new language and environment. I bring that experience into my lessons to support expats in a practical, empathetic, and patient way throughout their learning journey.
During this program, I focused on human behavior, communication, and motivation in international work environments. The insights from this study help me guide learners in a way that fits their learning style and personal goals, with attention to building confidence and adapting to new cultural contexts.
BA in Slavic Studies – KU Leuven
This degree provided me with a strong linguistic foundation and a broad understanding of language acquisition, culture, and communication across different language regions. It allows me to understand what it truly means to learn a new language and engage deeply with a different culture.
As an expat who has lived and worked in several countries myself, I know firsthand what it takes to adapt to a new language and environment. I bring that experience into my lessons to support expats in a practical, empathetic, and patient way throughout their learning journey.
Experience / Qualifications
Experienced communication and language professional with over twenty years of international experience. Specialized in practical conversation lessons for expats, with a focus on speaking, listening, and cultural context.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
French
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
French tutoring for high school students
These tutoring sessions are aimed at high school students who want to improve their French, both for academic performance and to gain more confidence in speaking and writing the language. We work on grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and pronunciation, as well as practical skills such as homework, test preparation, and active participation in class.
Lessons are individually tailored to each student's level and learning style. I create a motivating and supportive learning environment where students not only gain knowledge but also enjoy using French. Thanks to my background in languages and psychology, I can identify and effectively guide difficulties, ensuring each student makes progress and gains confidence in the language.
These tutoring sessions are aimed at high school students who want to improve their French, both for academic performance and to gain more confidence in speaking and writing the language. We work on grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and pronunciation, as well as practical skills such as homework, test preparation, and active participation in class.
Lessons are individually tailored to each student's level and learning style. I create a motivating and supportive learning environment where students not only gain knowledge but also enjoy using French. Thanks to my background in languages and psychology, I can identify and effectively guide difficulties, ensuring each student makes progress and gains confidence in the language.
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