
Private & Duo Courses
Learn at your own pace with 100% focus on your needs.
- 8 Classes focused on speaking
- Includes all materials and everything you will need to succeed
- Well-structured and out of classroom support
1 on 1 classes
Interactive, structured & flexible
Focus on speaking
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Your Instructor
Koen Kleinstra
Hoi! Mijn naam is Koen. Within SociaTaal, I combine over 7 years of teaching expertise with a hands-on, results-driven approach to help students communicate and really speak Dutch. From nuanced dialects to everyday conversations, I ensure that every learning experience is impactful, engaging, and tailored to each individual.
Time to make progress! I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Time to make progress! I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Frequently Asked Questions
For both private and group courses, our live classes consist for the main part of speaking to maximize your progression. We use our own interactive course system in which you go through all self-study materials that help you prepare for speaking during class.
No, there are no extra costs.
We always advise you to set a fixed day and time for the classes. This keeps consistency and will lead to more steady progression. Sometimes life happens and therefore you can reschedule your lessons at least 24 hours before the class.
All necessary materials, including course materials, videos, and exercises, are provided as part of the course. Everything is taken care of.
You get a certificate of completion after the course. At the end of each course level you will get a final exam to see if there's anything that could use a bit more focus.
SociaTaal’s course levels are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference
for languages (CEFR). This framework is a widely recognized framework that provides a
common basis for describing language proficiency levels. A Dutch course for complete
beginners goes from A0 to A1- level. At SociaTaal we simply call it: Nederlands level 1.
A1 | Beginner: Learners at this level can understand and use basic phrases,
A1 | Beginner: Learners at this level can understand and use basic phrases,
introduce themselves, and have simple interactions in familiar contexts.
● A2 | Elementary: Learners can comprehend and communicate in routine situations
that involve simple, direct exchanges of information on familiar topics.
● B1 | Intermediate: At this level, learners can handle a range of everyday situations,
express opinions, and produce coherent texts on familiar subjects.
● B2 | Upper Intermediate: Learners have the ability to understand complex texts,
engage in discussions, and express themselves fluently and spontaneously on
various topics.
● C1 | Advanced: Learners can comprehend and produce advanced texts, engage in
debates, and communicate effectively in professional and academic settings.
● C2 | Proficient: This is the highest level of language proficiency, where learners
can understand virtually everything they hear or read, express themselves
fluently and accurately, and use the language effectively for professional and
academic purposes.