You just had a full conversation with your neighbors in Dutch.
Not a quick, polite “Hoi, hoe gaat het?”
An actual conversation.
You told a story about your week.
Asked about their weekend plans.
You made a joke – and they laughed.
When you walk back inside, you realize something:
After all these years…
You did it. You spoke Dutch without even thinking about it.
And just like that, you’re not ‘the international who understands but doesn’t speak’ anymore.
That short moment?
It changes everything.
⟶ Because now, when a Dutch parent rings the doorbell for a playdate – you don’t rehearse sentences in your head 10 times.
You open the door and simply speak, and you can actually enjoy the conversation.
⟶ When your evaluation at work comes up, you hear yourself say:
“I’m working on my Dutch and I’m ready to start using it in meetings. I’d also like to apply for [dream role].”
And you mean it.
The calm confidence of knowing:
You’re not the outsider in the room anymore.
You can handle life – and work – in this language.
This is what we’re building inside The Dutch Speaking Circle.
Welcome to The Dutch Speaking Circle.
The most expansive space to speak Dutch - with a high-level community who's got your back along the ride.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
You’ve built a life here - career, kids, routines - you're here to stay. You don't want to be 'that expat who doesn’t speak Dutch'.
You understand Dutch, but you automatically switch to English the second someone speaks Dutch to you, to avoid the awkwardness of not knowing what to say in Dutch.
You avoid small talk with neighbours, colleagues, cashiers - not because you’re shy, but because you hate that moment where you freeze... and end up replying in English. Again. You're done with feeling like a beginner.
You’ve done the apps, the classes, the books. But you know that learning more words , new grammar or another DuoLingo streak isn't going to help you speak Dutch.
You've been waiting for the 'right moment' to speak. But you know by now: that moment won’t magically arrive. If you want to have a conversation with the school teacher in Dutch... you have to start using your Dutch asap.
You need the right space to start speaking Dutch
right now.
That’s what The Circle gives you.
This is that place.
This can be you, very soon:
Inside The Circle, you become the person who:
🔥 Speaks in a way that makes the Dutchies stay in Dutch so that you no longer feel that terrible cringe when they instantly switch to English when you’re lost for words. You feel in control of the conversation and confident to keep speaking Dutch, because you finally know how to hold your ground instead of shrinking or giving up.
And that means everyday conversations stop feeling like rejection – and start feeling like an equal exchange.
🔥 Chats with the cashier, the neighbour, the teacher – without panic or sweaty armpits – so that simple, daily moments stop draining your energy.
You’re not rehearsing.
Not overthinking.
Not replaying the conversation afterwards.
Because speaking Dutch no longer triggers your stress response – you’re no longer scared of having to speak Dutch.
And that means that every day feels lighter – instead of constantly tense.
🔥Shows her child what it looks like to try something hard – and go for it anyway. You’re modelling courage instead of avoidance.
Your child sees you practice.
Make mistakes.
Keep going.
And even though your 3-year-old is still correcting your Dutch, you show them that you’re learning.
When you join The Circle, you stop waiting for fluency.
You stop waiting to be perfect.
You start take action – one conversation at a time.
This can be you in a couple of weeks:
The Dutch Speaking Circle is not ‘another course’.
This is an ongoing membership designed to fit into your busy life.
Try it for one month - or stay much longer.
You can cancel anytime (up to 10 days before your next billing cycle).
Every week, you’re guided to speak Dutch through short audio activations inside our private app.
You’re supported by a like-minded community and join bi-weekly live Zoom speaking sessions to practice real conversations (Fridays 10:30 - 11:30).
This is how Dutch becomes part of your daily life
- without adding hours of study...
and where speaking Dutch becomes inevitable.
When you join The Circle, you get instant access to
Ongoing support via our private private app (Telegram)
Ask questions, share wins, get inspired by the stories of others. I check-in with you every week, send you regular messages on the monthly theme, and reply with voicenotes during our AMA’s. This is your daily Dutch touchpoint - always in your pocket.
Bi-weekly Speaking Sessions (via Zoom) - Fridays 10:30–11:30
Live practice sessions. I bring the theme and questions. You show up and speak in small groups / duo's.
These are not lessons, but they are the place to practice REAL conversations in a safe and enjoyable space. Can’t make it live? You’ll always receive the replay + speaking prompts to practice in your own time.
You’ll learn my Switch-to-Dutch Method: a simple, practical way to stop defaulting to English and start staying in Dutch — in real conversations. I guide you step-by-step every week, so you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Monthly theme + audio content
Each month, we focus on a theme you actually care about - like parenting, work, daily life, travel or food. You’ll get audio prompts, words, expressions and weekly check-ins to stay consistent.
Monthly Ask-Me-Anything
Got a weird grammar question? Something Dutch people say that makes no sense? Drop it. I’ll explain it!
First access to offline events
As a Circle member, you’re the first to know when we organise live meetups.
This is your active and ongoing support line for those who are done standing on the sidelines of their own life.
You don’t need to study 2 hours a day.
You need more moments to practice. And tools and strategies to actually start speaking Dutch right away.
Everything inside The Circle is built to fit your busy life.
Short, focused, practical.
⟶ You listen on a walk.
⟶ You practise in a break.
⟶ You learn by actually speaking, in a high-vibe environment created to support YOU.
And it works because I have a knack for making Dutch an enjoyable experience.
This isn’t more on your to-do list.
This is finally doing what you said you would.
Feel free to try it for a month, or choose to stay for 3 or even a year.
Hoi, ik ben Mariska.
Your kind and loving Dutch Dominatrix ;) – here to make you speak Dutch right now.
I’ve been a Dutch teacher since 2013 – and I’ve helped thousands of internationals to speak Dutch – using my own Switch-to-Dutch method.
Everyone can learn Dutch. But speaking it? That’s a whole different story.
Because your brain loves to keep you in English.
It’s safe. It’s familiar. It avoids that awkward moment where people don’t understand you.
But you and I both know – NOT speaking Dutch is no longer an option for you.
So let’s break that pattern of switching to English.
Let’s get you speaking – even when it’s uncomfortable.
Not through grammar drills.
But through my proven Switch-to-Dutch-method.
I’ll teach you the tools and strategies you need to feel confident to speak Dutch, and to stay in Dutch when conversations get deep pr the Dutch switch to English.
You’re not too old.
You’re not too late.
You’re ready.
Join us.
You say you've tried everything to speak Dutch...
…but you haven’t been in this space yet.
This is the place and the fast-track to finally speak Dutch.
You have a choice now.
You can choose to close this page and stay in the loop for 3 more years. And go back to wasting your valuable time and energy on doubting yourself everyday – self-doubt that has an enormous effect on everything in your every day life.
OR
you make the decision to join now,
to be part of this group who’s ready to make the switch to Dutch,
today.
Stop going through this process by yourself.
This is the space for you.
Got one more question? I got you.
Leeg laten
This membership is designed to fit in your busy daily life. You’re not too busy to speak Dutch – we just need to integrate it into your daily – without adding extra hours of studying.
The core of the community lives in our app – so you can check in, ask questions and share wins on your time. I’ll answer your questions for the Ask-Me-Anything sessions via voicenotes.
Our live Speaking Sessions happen twice a month.
Fridays, 10:30–11:30.
That’s 2 hours per month you give to your process.
And in return?
You stop overthinking every conversation.
You stop freezing.
You stop apologising.
Two hours in. Confidence all day out.
Nope. This isn’t school. You’ve done that enough.
This is not about sitting back while someone teaches.
This is about showing up and speaking.
Yes – you’ll be in a group.
But not to listen. To practice.
We keep the Speaking Sessions small and focused.
You’ll speak, hear others speak, and feel:
“I’m not the only one figuring this out.”
This is The Community that has your back.
You’ll learn how to speak Dutch – even when it’s messy, awkward or scary.
Not by studying harder.
But by using the Switch to Dutch Method:
simple yet effective tools to help you stay in Dutch, even when your brain wants to bail.
You’ll learn:
⟶ What to do when you freeze and all the Dutch words are gone
⟶ How to build a daily Dutch rhythm (without needing 2 hours a day to study)
⟶ How to stop chasing perfect grammar – and join in real conversations
We work with one monthly theme – like family, work, parenting, food, travel or climate –
and you’ll get new words, phrases and expressions via voicenotes.
So yes, you’ll learn new vocabulary.
But more than that?
You’ll learn how to actually use it.
The themes are real-life topics you actually want to talk about, in Dutch.
Think:
– Talking to your child’s teacher
– Making small talk with neighbours or colleagues
– Giving your opinion on climate, politics or the news
– Telling stories about your travels or your weekend
– Speaking up in meetings or client calls
– Chatting about food, family or daily life
Each month we focus on one theme –
and you’ll get new vocabulary, expressions and real practice to go with it.
We start on March 3rd.
After that, you can join anytime –
but if you get in now, you lock in the Founding Member price.
That means:
⟶ Start whenever works for you
⟶ Keep your price for as long as you’re a member
Join us now.
Twice a month, on Fridays from 10:30 – 11:30 on Zoom
That’s life.
Miss one? You join the next.
In the meantime:
⟶ Ask your questions in the app – I’ll reply via voicenote during our Ask-Me-Anything
⟶ Practice with someone from the group
⟶ Use the Switch to Dutch method to keep your Dutch alive, every day
This isn’t a quick fix.
It’s a process.
You don’t have to be perfect – but you do have to keep going.
You can cancel anytime by sending a quick email to:
👉 support@dutchspeakingcommunity.nl
Here’s how it works:
⟶ Cancel at least 10 days before the next month starts?
Your membership ends at the end of the current month.
⟶ Cancel later than that?
Your membership ends at the end of the next month.
Examples:
• Cancel on March 20 → membership ends March 31
• Cancel on March 25 → membership ends April 30
After cancelling, you’ll always get an email confirming your end date.
Feel free to try it for one month.
Or three. Or stay a year.
Stay as long as it serves you. Leave when it doesn’t.
Klik hier om je aan te melden.
Join the Circle. You’re more than welcome.