Dutch Boost - Conversatiecursus A2, B1 or B2.

Dutch Boost is an online group course for those who are done with continuously switching back to English when trying to speak Dutch.

Wacht even, you still don’t speak Dutch? After being here for so many years?! [insert big eyeroll here]

Let’s be honest, you invested (time, energy, money) in Dutch courses, you got your certificates: A2, B1, maybe even B2.

But when the school teacher, your colleague, the neighbor or your schoonmoeder asks you something in Dutch you ‘freeze’ and then…

Back to your comfort zone. English. 😩

You’ve almost given up, but you want to break this endless cycle and you need something that works.

Don’t worry. I’ve got you.

The Dutch Boost will give you the confidence you need to break the cycle once and for all.

Nieuwe groepen starten op woensdag 20 september (all details at the bottom of this page)

Deze cursus is voor jou als:

No matter how hard you try, those d*mn Dutchies just don’t speak the way you learned from the text books. Or even worse… they speak English to you.

You keep trying to speak Dutch but when people don't understand you, you end up speaking English and feeling like a failure.

You want to stop worrying about your ‘accent’ and bring more joy and ease into your Dutch learning experience.

🔥 135+ students have already taken the Dutch Boost!

What my students say after taking the Dutch Boost

I don’t have enough words (in English OR Dutch) to express how much I loved my Dutch Boost class with Mariska. In 8 weeks, my confidence speaking soared and I got so much more comfortable practicing in real conversations, understanding how Dutchies really speak (rather than listening for textbook Dutch), and being willing to just try. Mariska’s ability to make lessons fun, relevant, and practical for the whole group is unparalleled and I genuinely can’t wait to take another class with her. Even my extremely reluctant husband said he was so impressed with my experience that he wants to start learning with Mama Dutch, too! Bedankt, Mariska!

Dutch Boost was a surprise! I learned many expressions that I did not know, I became more familiar with the pronunciation and it was also fun. Mariska is a very good teacher, patient and careful. The Dutch Boost is an unconventional course because you can feel a family atmosphere, a meeting between friends without any stress! Now I'm more confident in Dutch speaking. If you need a BOOST I advice this course.

This course is fantastic! Mariska as a teacher is helpful, friendly, and fun. During the classes we had a lot of fun, knowing each other and learning dutch. I enjoyed the methodology of talking about our daily activities instead of following a book. We practiced things that we were able to use right away in our everyday life.

There was such an friendly atmosphere in our group! You will have fun by learning and you will not even realize how confident in speaking you get! Amazing : ) What I enjoyed the most? Lachen! De spelletjes en praten met elkaar over onze week. Bedankt Mariska!

In this ultimate conversation course we practice to switch from your comfort zone English to confident Dutch in the situations that are important to YOU.

So that you can participate in all aspects of Dutch life (like school, work, or contact with your neighbors) without feeling bad for not speaking the language.

In a small group of maximum 6 students we practice real life Dutch via Zoom, so from the comfort of your own home or wherever you are on the planet.

While speaking you’ll get instant direct feedback from me:

🔥HOE zeg je het? (pronunciation)

🔥WAT zeg je? (real life Dutch)

🔥WAT hoor je? (real life listening!)

During our 8 weeks together you’ll have access to my coaching via WhatsApp. I will be there to answer your questions and give you personal feedback via audio messages.

This way you will never feel stuck, because I’ve got your back. It’s like having me on speed dial whenever you need input or support when you’re going out of your Dutch comfort zone!

My goal is to focus on how awesome you are for even trying to speak this language as an adult. And to show you that you don’t need 10 years of boring grammar courses before you are ‘ready’ to speak.

You are ready.

You just need a little help.

And a safe environment to practice.

I got your back.

Nieuwe groepen starten in september.
Check for dates and times at the bottom of this page.

What the course includes:

Eight group sessions of 75 minutes, once a week on Zoom, with full focus on conversation in real life situations. (if you cannot make it live to a class, don’t worry, you will receive the recording with lifetime access.)

A group chat via WhatsApp where we share our experiences and connect with the others. I will be in the group 2 times a week to answer your questions. (Can you imagine what 8 weeks of asking me all your questions about Dutch language and culture would do for you? ALL questions are welcome, say goodbye to feeling insecure about things, just ask me and the group anything and we will help you to grow!)

Setting a weekly intention to actually take the steps to get closer to your goal to speak Dutch AND weekly celebrations to celebrate your progress.

A motivating group (max 6) with like-minded international professionals who face the same challenges as you.

Jouw investering:

Betaling in twee termijnen van 350 euro of 647 euro in één betaling.

Do you want to stop feeling insecure and are you ready to speak Dutch like you were born in Klompendijk? 😉

Click to connect via Whatsapp and I will do your personal Dutch level check via the button below.

Kijk deze video voor veelgestelde vragen (FAQ)!

After this course you will:

Feel more confident when speaking Dutch.

Be able to better understand Dutch people, even when they're mumbling.

Be connected with people who are at the same level as you and who face the same challenges in Dutch life - so you'll feel empowered and confident.

Have new motivation to keep on learning this crazy language!

What my students say after Dutch Boost

I would recommend this course to absolutely anyone, but especially those who want to practice their Dutch in a relaxed environment. Mariska guides you through mistakes and is happy to answer/explain any questions you have about this wonderfully strange language. She is a pure joy to learn from. She brings so much enthusiasm and good-natured fun to each of her classes. When each class ended I felt like I had just had a nice afternoon chat with old friends. We were able to laugh and learn together. It's amazing to talk to people from all over the world, all here for different reasons, but with the same goal of gaining confidence in speaking Dutch. Excellent course, excellent value, highly recommended!

I really enjoyed this course, it was very “leuk” en “gezellig”. It really boosted my confidence and encouraged me to go learn more. The course is short and helpful- which is great for busy people who want to be able to have a casual Dutch conversation with friends, families or colleagues while not having too many hours you can dedicate for intensive Dutch studies. Dank je wel Mariska!

If you are someone who frequently uses the phrase: "Ik begrijp Nederlands wel, maar ik vind praten erg moeilijk." - then this course is for you! In this course, you can practice with friendly people who are at your level and get support from Mariska on every step of the way. It will feel like you are having a nice conversation with friends at lunchtime, rather than a difficult language class. And after it's done, you will definitely feel more comfortable in your level of Dutch. Dankjewel Mariska voor de geweldige Dutch Boost cursus! Ik zal terugkomen voor het volgende niveau. :)

I am working mom and hardly have time to breathe but I eagerly wanted to improve my Dutch especially speaking. It is one of my 2022 goals. I reached out to Amsterdam Mamas and many highly recommended Mariska (so glad that they did and I signed up). She (and my fellow learners) helped boost my confidence to "just" speak and to be kinder to myself (I was being a little hard). Her classes are fun, easy, unconventional, educating and scheduled well. You learn while getting to know each other and having fun. Mariska is a kind teacher and a brilliant moderator. Her Insta page is fun to follow too. PS: You might see me in one of your classes again. I am seriously considering to join her classes again.:) Good luck!

About the teacher

My name is Mariska and as a teacher, I believe that learning a new language should be a stress-free and fun activity that easily integrates into your busy life.

Over the years, I’ve seen so many students lose the joy of learning Dutch. After taking a typical Dutch course, you might believe that you’re either too old or too busy to learn Dutch. Or that there’s no need to learn the language because everybody speaks English, or that you’ll never really learn it..

That’s why I created this course—to give your Dutch skills a BOOST and to meet others who face the same challenges. The best part: we will be in close contact throughout the week so that you stay motivated to practice!

Next courses start on

B1+ Woensdag 20 september | 11:45 – 13:00

donderdag 2 november | 11:45 – 13:00

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A2+ Woensdag 22 november | 11:45 – 13:00

Kosten:

647 euro (betaling in twee termijnen is mogelijk)

Wil je meedoen? Super!

Neem dan contact op via de button, dan check ik je level zodat je zeker weet dat je in de goede groep komt!