Dutch Speaking Mastery
Switch to Dutch - confidently, consistently, permanently.
You’re on fire in so many parts of your life. You built a career, a network, a life here – in the Netherlands.
But speaking Dutch? That’s still the one area that doesn’t match the rest.
And it’s painful…
You feel small in situations where you’re used to feeling strong. You avoid conversations, stay quiet when you actually have something to say, and feel frustrated that you still can’t show who you really are in Dutch.
> That ends here.
With my Switch to Dutch Method, you’ll finally bridge the gap between knowing and actually speaking.
This proven process has helped countless high-achieving internationals start speaking Dutch confidently – often within days.
This is not about perfection. It’s about taking back control of your life, showing up as yourself, and finally being able to live your life here – in Dutch.
This is where your Dutch finally matches your life – and the powerful person you are.
New groups start February 2026 – doors are open now.
Scroll down for all details and how to get in.
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!
New groups start February 2026:
Groep 1: Wednesdays 10:15 – 11:30
Groep 2: Fridays 09:15 – 10:30 (3 spots left)
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Wat gaan we doen in 4 maanden?
En wat is de investering in deze transformatie?
Online Conversation Sessions (3x per maand)
You, me, and 8 to 10 high-achieving internationals. We practise real-life Dutch through weekly themes connected to daily life. You’ll get immediate feedback while still being free to say what you want to say.
We focus on your world - topics like travel, family, career, politics, culture, and food.
Can’t make a session? No problem: you’ll get the recording and can join the other group to catch up.
Within just a few weeks, you’ll notice the shift: more confidence, more natural Dutch, less hesitation. This is where it starts - the version of you who actually speaks Dutch.
Group 1: Wednesdays 10:15–11:30Group 2: Fridays 09:15–10:30 (3 spots left)
Catch-up possible if you miss your group one week.
Writing assignments (1x per maand)
Once a month, you'll get a writing task based on one of our conversation themes.
You'll receive then receive feedback and corrections. We also reuse vocabulary from the speaking lessons, so everything connects.
Writing helps you anchor what you’ve been saying and shows which grammar still needs fine-tuning. It’s a powerful way to become more precise and confident in your Dutch.
Dutch Breakthrough Days
We come together for two powerful Breakthrough Days.
One inspiring brunch at a beautiful location in Amsterdam and one exclusive full LIVE day together.
(The date of the live day will be announced soon.)
These days are designed to push you past hesitation and into action. You’ll experience that you can speak Dutch for hours - naturally, confidently, and without switching back to English.
Expect deep conversations, laughter, connection, and a serious confidence boost.
This is where it all comes together - where you step into the version of you who speaks Dutch confidently - for hours.
Help on speed dial
Three days a week, you get direct coaching and motivation via Telegram.
That means personal feedback on your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary - through quick audio messages. It’s like having me on speed dial whenever you need support or want to check if you’re on the right track.
In the group, you can share wins, ask questions, and learn from others who are on the same journey. You’re not learning Dutch alone - you’re doing it with people who get it.
Never get stuck again. You’ll grow through your own progress and through the breakthroughs of others. It’s Dutch immersion - in your pocket.
The Exclusive Dutch Mastery Online Academy
This is your go-to space to finally master the grammar you already learned - but never fully trusted yourself to use. Inside, you’ll find a collection of high-impact masterclasses based on the exact topics that keep advanced learners stuck.
Expect clear, practical lessons on ‘er’, separable verbs, word order, and past tenses - plus a library full of bonus audios answering real questions from students like you. It’s the easiest way to refresh your grammar, close the gaps, and start using Dutch with total confidence.
And when you’re not in class...
...you get access to my AI chat tool - available 24/7. Practise speaking, ask questions, and get instant feedback on your Dutch, whenever you need it. It helps you correct mistakes, expand your vocabulary, and stay consistent - even on busy days.
It’s like having your personal Dutch coach in your pocket, always ready when you are.
Your investment
4x € 999 (monthly payments)
or
€ 3797,- pay in full
Sign up before 31st of december:
€ 3250,-
This is the part where everything changes.
Finally start speaking Dutch with Confidence.
What level do I need for this program?
You understand most everyday Dutch (around B1 level) and can form sentences when you have a moment to think - but speaking still feels stressful.
When conversations move fast or you’re put on the spot, you freeze or switch to English. You don’t need perfect grammar or a big vocabulary - just the solid basics and a strong desire to finally speak with confidence.
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.
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.
We starten 2 nieuwe groepen, in de week van 6 februari.
- Groep 1: Woensdag 10:15 – 11:30
- Groep 2: Vrijdag 9:15 – 10:30
No, the sessions for this program are during the day.
All of my students arrange their work around the sessions.
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,” maybe 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.
We starten 2 nieuwe groepen, in de week van 6 februari.
- Groep 1: Woensdag 10:15 – 11:30 — online
- Groep 2: Vrijdag 9:15 – 10:30 — online
There are no sessions during school holidays and 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.
