Speak Dutch Challenge 20 - 24 mei

Take the first step to speak Dutch at daycare or school.

While your child is thriving in Dutch, you keep hitting the same wall when you enter your child’s daycare or school..

You want to speak Dutch but you don’t know how to start, or you miss the right words.

So you keep speaking English.

But you did the work: you took the courses and you tried so many times to speak. But then life happened, and Dutch dropped on your list.

Now is the moment to bring it back.

And I’m here to help you set the first step to speak Dutch with Confidence.

In this 5-day challenge you’ll learn HOW to start speaking Dutch. It’s practical, efficient, and exactly what you need to start speaking Dutch at your child’s school or daycare.

I’ll give you the tools and strategies to take the first step. Join us:

🔹 20 tot 24 mei 2025
🔹 Every morning, live online on Zoom (9:00 – 9:30 – replays available)
🔹 Easy to follow and directly useful.
🔹 Now only €22

You don’t have to stay stuck. You’re ready.

The Speak Dutch at School Challenge is for you if:

You understand Dutch at B1 level or higher — so that you can move beyond just understanding and start speaking, even if you still feel like you’re “not ready” or “don’t speak well enough”. You don’t need perfect Dutch — you just need the right tools and the right place to start.

You want to take your first step in speaking Dutch in real daycare or school situations that matter to your child — so that you finally stop avoiding the language and start learning how to speak up, little by little, with more confidence each day. No more guessing, no more waiting — just real progress in 5 days, in the right direction.

This is for you if you want to speak more Dutch, but you’re scared to make mistakes — and deep down, you’re frustrated that after all this time in the Netherlands, you’re still not speaking fluently. You’ve tried, but it hasn’t worked — and part of you wonders if it ever will. In this challenge, I’ll help you shift that mindset. You'll learn how to move past the fear and shame, and start making real progress — without feeling like a failure for not being there yet.

Wat mijn studenten zeggen:

Hoe werkt het?

5 dagen lang, online in zoom van 9:00-9:30u (replays available). Ik leer je mijn stappenplan om eindelijk Nederlands te gaan spreken, én er is elke dag tijd voor een Q&A met mij! Je mag me daar alles vragen over het Nederlands (de taal, de cultuur, de gewoontes (habits).
1 challenge per dag om direct Nederlands te spreken.
Inclusief bonus Telegram groep voor extra support van mij en de groep!

Je start je dag goed met het spreken van Nederlands en je voelt de motivatie om die dag de volgende stap te zetten (to take the next step).

Stap voor stap maken we een 'game plan' om Nederlands te spreken op de opvang en / of school. Sounds good?

"My goal is to bring out your awesomeness!
To get you out of your head and into the flow of speaking - WITH imperfections.
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.

I've got you in this 5-day challenge."

It’s time to break free from the cycle of frustration.

What you can expect from this challenge:

Break free from feeling stuck
For years, you’ve been stuck in a loop — struggling to speak Dutch, wasting energy on anxiety and frustration. In this challenge, you’ll finally experience what it’s like to get out of that cycle. You’ll see that you’re not alone, and you’ll get the tools and mindset to break free.

A step-by-step plan for real progress
Say goodbye to overwhelm. I’ll teach you my proven steps to finally start speaking Dutch with confidence, without stress. Each day, you’ll make small, easy-to-implement changes that will move you forward — and you’ll see how those steps add up.

Each morning, we’ll meet via Zoom
Each day I’ll share one step from my plan and answer your questions. You’ll have time to warm up your Dutch, with no pressure, in a fun and supportive group setting. (If you can’t be there live, you can always watch the replay to stay on track.)
No more feeling stuck — just clear, motivating tasks every day, with me there to guide you.

By the end of this 5-day challenge, you’ll have gained a deeper understanding of why speaking Dutch has been difficult for you and how your mindset has played a role.

You’ll have learned practical tools to start shifting that mindset and take the first steps toward speaking more confidently.

You’ll leave with the clarity and motivation to continue making progress.

What my students say about Dutch Confidence (conversatiecursus)

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!

If you are someone who frequently uses the phrase: "Ik begrijp Nederlands wel, maar ik vind praten erg moeilijk." - then Dutch Confidence 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 cursus! Ik zal terugkomen voor het volgende niveau. :)

Hoi!

Mijn naam is Mariska en ik ben docent Nederlands (NT2) sinds 2013. Ik heb honderden studenten geholpen met het spreken van Nederlands.

De taal leren is één ding. Maar het ook echt spreken is iets heel anders. Hier komt een stuk mindset bij. Want je brein vindt het superspannend om niet begrepen te worden. Daarom blijft je brein liever in het Engels spreken.

En dat is handig, maar ook irritant.

Het kost werk om dat te veranderen. En dat hoef je niet alleen te doen. Jou daarmee helpen vind ik het leukste wat er is!

Ik heb een enorme dosis geduld (patience) en humor om jou te helpen.

Je bent niet te oud om te leren. Jij kan Nederlands spreken.

Doe je mee?

Ben je er klaar voor?
Are you ready for it?

Praktische informatie
20 tot en met 24 mei 2025
5 dagen, elke ochtend van 9:00-9:30 live op Zoom: een korte les + Q&A (replays available)
Elke dag een opdracht
€22,-

Veelgestelde Vragen - FAQ

Leeg laten

Welk level moet ik hebben?

Minimum level should be a solid A2 level of Dutch or higher.

Is this course in English?

Nope, alles is in het Nederlands, maar ik vertaal (translate) sommige woorden voor je! Ik spreek kalm en duidelijk in lives. (Check mijn youtube video’s of podcasts voor hoe ik spreek)

Is het een groepscursus?

Ja! We gaan iedere ochtend met de groep samen aan de slag.

Tot wanneer heb ik toegang (access) tot het materiaal?

All the material will be emailed to you, so you can save them for as long as you like/need!

Wat gebeurt er nadat ik me heb aangemeld? What happens after I signed up?

Je ontvangt dan een mailtje met de bevestiging (confirmation).
Vlak voor 13 mei ontvang je nog een herinnering, met daarin alle informatie die je nodig hebt om op 13 mei om 9.00u te starten.

Hoeveel tijd kost het?

Probeer elke ochtend 30 minuten via Zoom mee te doen (of kijk de replay terug). De opdrachten doe je in de dagelijks leve, op school of de opvang van je kind. Het kost je dus geen extra tijd!