Active Dutch

07/09/2026

Want to start learning Dutch? I have 3 spots left!

My small-group A1 beginner course starts this Saturday, 12 September, in Alphen aan den Rijn, just 17 km from Leiden.

👥 Maximum 6 students = plenty of time to speak
🗣 Practical Dutch for everyday life
🌱 Build a good foundation in Dutch
🏡 Friendly, small-group lessons in person
📅 Starts Saturday, 12 September | 10:00–13:00

Only 3 spots left — sign up now if you'd like to join us!

👉 More information & registration: https://activedutch.nl/dutch-in-person-group-course-for-beginners/

Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. 😊

03/09/2026

Still thinking about learning Dutch this September?

This is your last chance to join one of my new online A1 or A2 groups starting next week.

At Active Dutch, you’ll learn in a small group of 4–6 students, with plenty of time to speak, practise, ask questions and get personal feedback.

The focus? Dutch you can actually use in everyday life.

💻 Introduction to Dutch – Online A1 & A2
Registration closes TODAY, 3 September

🏡 Prefer learning face-to-face?
Dutch Connection – A1 & A2 takes place on Saturdays at my home in Alphen aan den Rijn. Registration is open until Saturday, 5 September.

Not sure which level is right for you? Send me a message or book a free discovery call. See link in the comments.

Ready to turn “I’ll learn Dutch someday” into “I’m learning Dutch now”?
👉 Swipe through for more information.

28/08/2026

Want to give Dutch a try?

Join me for a FREE online beginner Dutch mini lesson and experience what learning Dutch with Active Dutch is like.

📅 Wednesday 2 September
⏰ 12:00–13:00 CET
💻 Online via Zoom

No previous Dutch needed — a good command of English is required.

👉 Sign up via the link in bio.

Hope to see you there! 😊

27/08/2026

Google Translate can help you communicate. But can it help you connect?

This summer, my husband and I spent three weeks in Umbria. Our elderly Italian host spoke no English, and we spoke no Italian.

So Google Translate became our interpreter.

Very useful for practical things — but not always very accurate. 😄
When I asked for new light bulbs, Google translated our host’s reply into Dutch as:
“Ik ga nu even het monster halen.”
(I’m going downstairs to get the monster. 👹)
I only wanted a light bulb! 💡😂

We laughed a lot, but I also realised how difficult it is to have a real conversation through an app.

Our host had a fascinating background in fashion, and I would have loved to hear more about her life and experiences.
Being able to communicate is not the same as being able to connect.

Learning Dutch isn’t just about vocabulary and grammar. It’s about having real conversations, connecting with people and feeling more at home in the Netherlands.

🗓 In September, I’m starting new A1 & A2 Dutch group courses and A2+ conversation classes.

Want to feel more confident connecting in Dutch? Send me a message.👇

24/08/2026

Been meaning to learn Dutch? 🇳🇱

Maybe you've been living in the Netherlands for a while, but Dutch is still something you'll start "someday".

September could be your moment to change that.

At Active Dutch, I teach in small groups with lots of speaking practice, personal attention and practical Dutch you can use in everyday life.

Whether you're starting from scratch, continuing at A2 level or looking for conversation practice, there's an option to help you keep moving forward.

💻 Online A1 & A2 courses
🏡 In-person Saturday courses in Alphen aan den Rijn
💬 Keep Talking Dutch conversation classes
👥 Small groups (4-6)

Not sure which course is right for you? You can book a free discovery call and we'll figure it out together.

👉 Swipe through to discover the different courses and find the one that suits you.

Ready to turn "I'll learn Dutch someday" into "I'm learning Dutch now"?

17/08/2026

Would you like to learn Dutch, but wonder if my lessons are right for you?

Come and try a FREE online beginner Dutch mini lesson with me!

It’s a relaxed way to meet me, experience my teaching style and learn your first Dutch together.

🗓 20 August | 16:00–17:00 CET
🗓 2 September | 12:00–13:00 CET
💻 Zoom

I’d love to meet you there! 😊

👉 Ready to join? Sign up via the link in the comments.

16/08/2026

AL or PAS — what’s the difference?

These two little Dutch words can be confusing because there isn’t always one perfect English translation.

The trick is to think about time. ⏰

⏪ When the time is behind you:
AL → the period feels LONG
PAS → the period feels SHORT

⏩ When the time is ahead of you:
AL → EARLIER than expected
PAS → LATER than expected

Here are the English translations of the examples in the carousel:

Ik woon al twintig jaar in Rotterdam.
I’ve been living in Rotterdam for twenty years already.

Hij is al achttien.
He’s already eighteen.

De bus komt al over vijf minuten!
The bus is coming in just five minutes!

Ben je nu al klaar?
Are you ready already?

Hij woont pas een maand in Nederland.
He has only been living in the Netherlands for a month.

Hij is pas zestien jaar.
He’s only sixteen.

De film begint pas om 22:00 uur.
The film doesn’t start until 10 p.m.

De trein vertrekt pas over een uur.
The train doesn’t leave for another hour.

💡 Remember: AL and PAS don’t just tell us about time — they also tell us how the speaker sees that time.

Want to practise Dutch like this and become more confident using it in real life?

New A1 & A2 courses + conversation classes start in September!

👉 Find out more via the link in the comments.

15/08/2026

14/08/2026

Should your Dutch teacher speak ONLY Dutch?

Not necessarily—especially when you're a complete beginner.

I use English when it helps make grammar clearer and prevents unnecessary confusion and frustration

Watch Reel 2 to find out why. 👆

Thinking about starting Dutch? Book a free discovery call with me and let's find the right course for you.

👇Read to join? Sign up via the link in bio.