Dutch Confidence
Speak Dutch with the same confidence you bring to your career, your family, and your life.
While you are on fire in many parts of your life (I mean, you moved to Nederland – how bad-ass can one be!?), speaking Nederlands is not your… ‘zone of genius’. Toch?
Nou, nóg niet. Well, not yet.
This is where I come in.
What if I tell you that I can help you to transform all the time, energy and money that you invested in courses into the Dutch-speaking-life that you desire.
Hier is jouw Dutch Confidence: jij, ik en de groep. 4 maanden. We’re going to BUILD your:
👷Confidence – get rid of the voice in your head that says ‘Je bent dom!’ when you make one mistake or when a Dutchie doesn’t understand what you’re saying.
👷Vocabulary – So that you have the tools to speak up in situations where you would otherwise stay silent or be speaking in English.
👷A natural way of speaking – by adding the nuances of the language: filler words, expressions, connected speech. Stop speaking like a text book and start speaking like YOURSELF.
And most important of all: we’re building PLEZIER. The joy of trying on Dutch as your new default language.
This is the course you need right now to break the English speaking cycle for once and for all!
We’re kicking off a new group at the beginning of October.
🚀 Sign up now and get more than just the program 🚀
The first person to sign up before July 1st gets two exclusive 1-on-1 sessions with me – fully focused on your personal journey and what you need most right now.
And there’s more:
Everyone who joins before August 1st gets access to the pre-party in September.
This isn’t just a warm-up — it’s a real kickstart. We’ll get you moving before the program officially begins, so your transformation starts early.
Don’t wait.
First come, first speak. 😉
This is not your average group course.
This 4-month program will transform the way you look at yourself for learning to speak this new language.
You will have the support of the group in every step on the way, and you'll never get stuck with questions or worries because you have me and the group on speed dial via Telegram.
I've taught brilliant people who have been here for 10+ years without daring to speak Dutch, while understanding almost everything - who are now speaking without fear!
Dit is ook mogelijk (possible) voor jou.
Wat gaan we doen in 4 maanden?
Online Conversation Sessions (3x per maand)
Wednesdays 11:45 - 13:00 uur
You, me, and a group of max. 7 high-achieving internationals, like you.
We practice speaking real-life Dutch through weekly themes that are directly connected to everyday life. You'll get immediate feedback on your speaking skills while still being able to say what you want to say.
We focus on the situations that matter to you and talk about themes that are relevant to your life (such as travel, family, career, politics, culture, food, and more).
Missed a session? No worries — you’ll get the recording of the lesson!
You’ll notice a shift fast: within just a few weeks, you’ll feel more confident, start using Dutch more naturally in your daily life, and break through the hesitation that’s been holding you back. This is where it starts — the version of you who actually speaks Dutch.
Online Writing Sessions (1x per maand)
Once a month, we do a special session with a focus on writing. You'll get a writing task based on one of the themes from our conversation lessons, and during the session, you'll spend around 30 minutes writing. After that, you'll receive live feedback and corrections on your text. We also build in vocabulary from the conversation sessions, so everything connects. The writing class takes place on the same day and time as your regular lesson.
This session helps you integrate the Dutch you’ve been speaking — and it makes visible which grammar still needs polishing. Writing reveals what you already know and where your next growth lies. It’s a powerful step in becoming more precise and more confident in your Dutch.
Dutch Breakthrough Days
We come together for 2 powerful breakthrough Days.
- One brunch on a beautiful location in Amsterdam
- One exclusive full LIVE day together. The date of the live day will be announced later.
These days are a game-changer. You’ll experience that you really can speak Dutch for hours — and you’ll break through the limiting beliefs that have been holding you back. It’s time away from screens, filled with real-life Dutch, great conversations, laughter, connection, and the energy of doing this together, in person.
That shift? You’ll feel it immediately.
Help on speed dial
3 days a week, you get coaching and motivational support via Telegram — including personal feedback on your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through audio messages. It’s like having me on speed dial whenever you’ve got a question or want to check if you’re on the right track.
You can also share tips and ask questions in the group — this is a space where you’re not learning Dutch alone - but with others who get it.
Never get stuck again. You’ll learn not just from your own progress, but also from the questions and breakthroughs of others. It’s like Dutch immersion — in your pocket.
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What level do I need for this program?
Do you understand around 80% of this text? (dus heb je minimaal B1 niveau of ben je een sterke A2?) Dan is dit voor jou.
After these 4 months together:
You’ll feel more confident in everyday moments where you used to freeze or switch to English. At the bakery, at school with the teacher, during a chat with your colleagues or your in-laws — you no longer hide or go quiet. You speak up. Maybe not perfectly, but clearly, calmly, and with more ease. And it feels good, because this time, you're not just surviving the situation — you're actually part of it.
You become a version of yourself in Dutch that you actually like — and recognize. You stop obsessing over every little mistake. Instead, you feel like you're doing the best you can, and you’re proud of the progress you’ve made. You understand Dutch people more easily, you feel connected to them, and daily life gets lighter, more joyful, and a whole lot more human.
You’ll meet new people who are also learning Dutch later in life — people who get it. People you can laugh with, share stories with, and connect to around the challenges of speaking Dutch. Because you’re not the only one who finds it hard. And when you realize that, everything gets a little lighter. We're in this together.
Because you know the words, but when the school teacher, je collega, de buurman 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 for you.
Don’t worry. I’ve got you.
This course will give you the confidence you need to break the cycle once and for all.
Are you ready for your next-level Dutchness?
Jouw investering:
VOOR 1 augustus: €2497 (daarna € 2997,- )
(Betaling in 4 termijnen is een optie🧡)
What others say
Hoi hoi!
My name is Mariska, and I’ve been teaching Dutch as a second language since 2013. I’ve helped hundreds of students overcome their fear of speaking Dutch.
Learning the language is one thing. Actually speaking it – out loud, in real life – is something else entirely. That takes mindset work too.
When you’re surrounded by Dutch words you don’t fully understand, your brain goes into survival mode. It wants clarity. It wants control. So of course you stick to English – it feels safer, more predictable. Especially in a country where English almost always works.
But let’s be honest – you’re here, reading this, because speaking Dutch has become important to you. You’re ready to do something about it.
Changing that takes time and energy. But you don’t have to figure it out alone. Helping people break through this is what I love most.
I bring a big dose of patience, honesty, and humour to help you finally start SPEAKING Dutch.
You’re not too old. It’s not too late. And yes — you can speak Dutch too.
Click the button below to send me a message on WhatsApp. Just say:
“Hi Mariska, my name is [your name], and I want to speak more Dutch.”
Wanneer starten we?
We starten op vrijdag 24 januari van 11:30u tot 13:00u (op zoom). We hebben 3 spreeklessen per maand en 1 schrijfles (je krijgt alle data na aanmelding).
Jouw investering: € 3500,-
(betaling in 5 termijnen is mogelijk)
Wil je meedoen but you still have some doubts or questions?
Get in touch via Whatsapp (just say ‘Hoi Mariska’) of stuur me een berichtje via Instagram. Let’s connect!
Leuk je te ontmoeten.
FAQ
Leeg laten
This is for you if you’ve studied Dutch up to A2/B1 level. You understand a lot of what’s happening around you — but you still don’t speak.
Maybe you’re afraid of making mistakes. Or you feel like you sound like a child because the words don’t come when you need them.
But let’s be honest — you’re not a beginner anymore. And you’re done holding back.
You want more ease. More connection. More real-life conversations — in Dutch.
You want to stop hiding behind English and start showing up as yourself — in the language of the country you now call home.
You want to feel part of things. Not just nod along, but actually say what you mean.
And you don’t want to do it alone. You want to grow alongside other smart, motivated people who get it — both online and in person.
You’re ready. Let’s go.
The goal of this program isn’t to take you from level X to level Y. The goal is to get you speaking Dutch — more often, and with more ease — in all areas of your life.
With your neighbours, your colleagues, your in-laws. In everyday situations where it really matters.
And as you start speaking more, your level will naturally take a big leap.
But what truly matters is this: that you feel more confident in your daily life.
More calm. More relaxed. More you — in Dutch.
Think you need to be there every single session to make real progress? You don’t. This program is designed for real life – and for real people with full calendars.
Yes, the live sessions are very powerful. They’re 1 hour and 15 minutes long, with space for everyone to speak and time to practice with me and in break-out rooms.
But the real shift doesn’t only happen in class. It happens in your daily life – when you’re speaking at the bakery, with your colleagues, or sending me a quick message in Dutch.
That’s why you’ve got me on speed dial 3 days a week – for questions, practice, and support via audio messages on Telegram.
I give you personal feedback while you speak and show you how to sound more natural, more fluent, and more like you – in Dutch.
This is a flexible program that moves with you. You won’t fall behind – you’ll keep moving forward, week by week, step by step.
No problem at all. I record every session, so you can always catch up by watching or listening later — in your own time.
And that week, you can still stay engaged by asking questions or practising via audio messages in our Telegram group.
Life happens. This program is built to keep you moving, even when your schedule gets full.
No — all sessions for this group are on Wednesdays during lunch.
It’s the ideal time for learning. Evenings are for resting – no one has real energy left by then (me included!). A lunchtime session is a perfect reset in the middle of your day. You’re welcome to bring your lunch and eat during class.
So if your first reaction was “I can’t,” ask yourself: what would need to shift to make this possible?
Block your calendar. Talk to your manager. Ask a neighbour or a nanny to step in for 75 minutes a week.
Four months of showing up for your Dutch – consistently, with a little effort – can shift how you feel in your daily Dutch life for years to come.
The date for the first live day hasn’t been announced yet.
We start on Wednesday 8 October — from 11:45 to 13:00 — online.
There are no sessions during school holidaysa dn there’s a big break in december – so we’ll end in March.
You’ll receive the full schedule before we begin!
Yesss — you’re in, lieverd!
Send me a message on WhatsApp saying:
“Hi Mariska, my name is [your name], and I think I want to join Dutch Confidence.”
That’s it. I’ll take it from there and we’ll finalise the rest together.
Let’s do this — your Dutch is waiting!
Yes of course. You can pay in 4 terms.
Yes, absolutely. I can send an invoice to your employer or to you directly – whatever works best. Just let me know what details need to be on it, and I’ll take care of it.
