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Professional Dutch for Adults; communicate with impact!
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Dutch is a fun language with a rich history. You will master the basics very quickly! Would you like to speak the language a little more fluently? Then things quickly become a bit more challenging. Our Dutch course focuses on the acquisition of basic grammar and vocabulary. Then we move on to more advanced topics, tailored to your needs. This will help prepare you for your professional and academic challenges.

Many expats in Brussels live within the bilingual region or on the outskirts of Brussels. Often the choose to enrol their children in Dutch-speaking schools. Next to Brussels, Flanders is the economic hub of the country, with the most employment opportunities. In Belgium, it is therefore almost indispensable to speak this language to find work and settle in your (new) community.

Would you like to discover together which opportunities Dutch can offer you? We tailor this course to your needs, and we'll be sure to cover the most essential professional communication skills, cultural peculiarities you might encounter and all the much-needed topical vocabulary.
Extra information
Online classes will be conducted through Google Meet.
Be sure to have a strong internet connection.
Take a pen and some paper; handwritten notes will improve your understanding and learning.
Online notes and all used documents will be provided during class.
A minimal pre-class preparation will be required.
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  • Around Brussels, Belgium
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About Me
Nice to get to know you!
My name is Jan and I'm from Antwerp, Flanders.
There I studied Linguistics and Literature.
I graduated in applied linguistics.
After my studies, I moved to Brussels.
Since 2012, I have been working there as a language trainer and speaker coach for companies and government bodies.
During my work, I mainly focus on the self-reliance of my trainees.
To me, grammar and lexis are mainly tools to master the language, not a goal in itself.
I coach trainees to speak with self-confidence and impact.
Besides Dutch, I can also guide you through the history of Brussels and through the beer menus in your local pub ;)
Hope to see you soon?
Education
University of Antwerp - Master in Arts - Linguistics (Majored in Neurolinguistics)
University of Antwerp - Master in Arts - Performance Studies (Majored in Dramaturgy)
University of Cambridge - CELTA
Experience / Qualifications
Freelance Teacher, Trainer and Coach since 2012 for trainees at/in:
- The Big 5
- Political parties at local, regional, federal and European level
- Public administrations and facilities
- Local businesses and organisations
- Hospitals
- ...
My trainees usually are (upper level) employees, managers and executives.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
French
German
Russian
Skills
Dutch for adults
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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Don't hesitate to contact me!

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