Learning Dutch as an Expat in the Netherlands

Online 1-on-1 lessons built around real life here: paperwork, neighbours, work and the road to inburgering. Explained in Dutch, English or Russian whenever it helps.

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The approach

Dutch That Fits Your Life Here

Living in the Netherlands brings many small moments where Dutch makes the difference: a letter from the gemeente, a chat with the neighbours, a question at work or an appointment with the doctor. These lessons are built around those situations, so you feel at ease in daily life here sooner.

Iskander Al-Sarayfi teaches 1-on-1 and online, at levels A1 to C1. If you need things explained in English or Russian, he switches easily. If you are working toward inburgering, we shape the content around that goal. You start with a free trial lesson to see whether it suits you.

What These Lessons Help You With

Understanding paperwork and letters from the gemeente, tax office and other institutions
Talking with neighbours, at school and in everyday situations in your area
Dutch for the workplace: colleagues, emails and conversations
Working toward inburgering with content matched to your level
Practising between lessons with interactive exercises and a vocabulary trainer with spaced repetition

Your teacher

Iskander · Dutch teacher (NT2)

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Pricing

One clear price

€40 / hour

Private 1-on-1 lessons are EUR 40 per hour. You start with a free trial lesson.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

I just moved to the Netherlands and speak no Dutch yet. Can I start?

Yes. Lessons start at A1 and explanations can be in English or Russian, so you can follow everything from the very first moment. We build up gradually toward situations from your daily life.

Do the lessons help with inburgering?

Yes. If you are working toward inburgering, we shape the content around that and focus on the Dutch you need for it, matched to your level from A1 to C1.

In which language are the lessons taught?

Lessons are in Dutch, but explanations can be in English or Russian whenever it helps. That way you understand the grammar and vocabulary well while still hearing as much Dutch as possible.

What does a lesson cost and can I try first?

Private 1-on-1 lessons are EUR 40 per hour. You start with a free trial lesson, so you can calmly see whether the approach suits you before continuing.