Learning and Living Dutch
New online full level & conversational courses
start the end of April/ beginning of May 2026
The Dutch courses at AvaLingua are all about interaction and practicing your Dutch in real life.
Learning and Living Dutch
Small group courses
(A1, A2, B1, B2, C1)
During the small group courses you will learn how to put your Dutch into practice in everyday situations.
You could start with us from scratch and join our full level beginner course (A1), you could also join the full level courses on an intermediate (A2, B1) and advanced level (B2,C1) or give your speaking skills a boost (conversational courses: A2, B1, B2) or follow our unique course: Architecture & Dutch.
During the full level course, we will work on different skills: listening, reading, writing and most of all speaking. Regularly, we will go outside of the classroom. Some examples of the activities are finding your way through the supermarket, interviewing people and ordering something in a café. For the online classes we created interesting different activities. Maximum 7 students will be in the group.
Schedule: new courses start start the end of April/ beginning of May 2026 again. Level: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Learning and Living Dutch
Private classes
(personalized)
Private classes will be adjusted to your needs. You could choose the level, the length and intensity of the classes.
Next to that, you could decide on which specific skills you would like to focus, like: speaking and conversation, listening, reading, writing or grammar.
We could also help you to prepare for a specific exam, like the civic integration exam or the staatsexam (I or II).
During the private classes you will have all the attention of the teacher and in that way you will progress faster. Private courses could be alone or with your partner, friend or colleague for example.
Schedule: we create a convenient schedule for you. We could start when you're ready for it. We are flexible during the mornings and afternoons.
Level: We could easily adjust it to your personal preferences.
Tailored for Architects: Architecture & Dutch
Learn Dutch in a course designed with your profession in mind.
Whether you’re sketching plans, participation in meetings, or presenting to the municipality, language plays a big role. This course is made for architects, urban planners, and spatial designers who want to feel more confident using Dutch at work.
In small, interactive sessions, we focus on the words, phrases and situations you actually need at the office, on the construction site, or during participation evenings with local residents.
Along the way, we also refresh key grammar points to help you speak more clearly and accurately. You’ll build your vocabulary, strengthen your speaking skills, and learn how to talk about space, design and decisionmaking in Dutch.
Read more information about this course here.
Read the experiences of students who already joined courses at AvaLingua
I did the A2 conversation course with Avalingua and now am continuing with B1. The classes are well structured; teacher Janneke is very patient and explains things in great detail. I take lessons in a group - which in my opinion makes the learning very fun. There is plenty of opportunity to practice your speaking during lessons and time to ask questions. Highly recommend this institute!
I really enjoyed my lessons and improved a lot my Dutch level! Lessons are structured and easy to follow and follow up from the teacher is really good!! I would really recommend Avalingua for anyone wanting to start learning Dutch in an efficient and fun way!!!
I had private classes with Avalon! She is resourceful, patient and it felt like the classes were tailored for me. It has been 2 years and I can still hear her (kind) voice in my mind when I am speaking Dutch! I am looking forward to doing another course with her!
I can't recommend AvaLingua enough! I've been studying Dutch with Avalon for already 5 years while doing my PhD. It was not always easy for me to find motivation and make myself learn the language, but Avalon knows how to make people interested in learning Dutch and how to motivate them. She has a unique talent to deliver difficult topics (this boring grammar) in an understandable manner, find interesting topics to discuss, and also introduce you to the Dutch culture during the class. She also has a talent to bring together super interesting people in the class, throughout the years I've met so many great medecursisten:) I just finished the B2 course, and now I can understand what is going on around me, to read, to write emails and motivation letters, and to speak!!! Without Avalon and AvaLingua this would never be possible!
Avalon is a great teacher who goes out of her way to keep the lessons valuable and interesting! She puts a lot of effort into shaping exercises in a way that could help improve professional proficiency. Thanks Avalon!
I’ve taken many courses before, but I could never stick with any of them because I didn’t feel motivated enough. Now that I’m taking my third course with Avalingua, I really want to say how much I appreciate their support and follow-ups. Whenever I felt unmotivated, I would get a friendly message that encouraged me to start again. I’ve already recommended Avalingua to friends who wanted to start learning Dutch, and I genuinely recommend it to you as well. It’s truly been the best class on my Dutch-learning journey.
I have really enjoyed learning Dutch with Avalon! I started with the B1 course and now B2 and have throughly enjoyed every lesson. I like that you get a lot of opportunities to speak, and through that learn were you make mistakes. I also appreciate that Avalon takes the time to review written homework with individualized feedback! It’s always a very comfortable and enjoyable experience during the lessons and that’s rare to find! Thank you Avalon!
I took private lessons with Avalon to prepare for my Dutch naturalization application and exams. Avalon is an outstanding and patient instructor who tailored the learning materials to suit my individual needs. Her lessons were engaging, enjoyable, and thoughtfully structured, with homework that effectively reinforced what we covered in class.
Through our sessions, Avalon helped me significantly improve my grammar, pronunciation, and confidence in speaking Dutch.
I highly recommend Avalon and her classes to anyone — whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your Dutch language skills.
Through our sessions, Avalon helped me significantly improve my grammar, pronunciation, and confidence in speaking Dutch.
I highly recommend Avalon and her classes to anyone — whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your Dutch language skills.
I have followed several courses with Avalon as well as taken private classes with her. She is a kind and skilled teacher, and she is also honest about the student's progress. She keeps patiently helping you until you have learned your goals. After taking courses and private classes with other language schools, I can with confidence say that Avalon offers high-quality teaching.
The groups are small, the levels between students are balanced and there is always enough time for everyone's needs. The courses contents are also well thought out: if you attend the classes and do your homework, you will improve your Dutch proficiency. The private classes are organized per student's needs regarding the content, but also the lesson times. Avalon helped me to strengthen my skills in general, improve grammar and pronunciation, but we worked on also on specific topics related to my work and study.
Whether you are just starting to learn the language or looking improve your Dutch skills, I highly recommend Avalon's classes!
The groups are small, the levels between students are balanced and there is always enough time for everyone's needs. The courses contents are also well thought out: if you attend the classes and do your homework, you will improve your Dutch proficiency. The private classes are organized per student's needs regarding the content, but also the lesson times. Avalon helped me to strengthen my skills in general, improve grammar and pronunciation, but we worked on also on specific topics related to my work and study.
Whether you are just starting to learn the language or looking improve your Dutch skills, I highly recommend Avalon's classes!
Great course!
Avalon provides a variety of engaging and diverse activities that make learning enjoyable. I had two-hour lessons, and they were never boring. She’s a sweet and dedicated teacher who creates a positive and motivating atmosphere. I absolutely recommend her lessons!
Avalon provides a variety of engaging and diverse activities that make learning enjoyable. I had two-hour lessons, and they were never boring. She’s a sweet and dedicated teacher who creates a positive and motivating atmosphere. I absolutely recommend her lessons!
I had been in Ava's class for almost a year! From architecture course to speaking courses, I mainly wanted to develop a feeling to speak dutch naturally, structually and clearly. With help from Ava' class, I can express what i want to say without stress and get useful corrections. If you are looking for a easy-going environment for learning dutch and getting progress, Ava's class is a good choice!
I joined the A1 course and I’m now at the A2 level! Avalon made the A1 course really interactive and gamified the lessons instead of instructing out of a text book. That's what made it easier to learn. The homework too was not boring and always relevant to day to day life. I really enjoyed all the classes and the group activities in the lessons. Avalon kept the classes light and fun which helped the learning a lot. She didn’t stress that it was tough learning the language and told us it was just a matter of practice. Her positivity and fun nature made the experience one that you will certainly remember. Learning A1 seemed easy, thanks to her. Before that, I was quite clueless where to begin and popular language apps were not well equipped to teach a new language. Avalon has taught Dutch to a lot of people i know, including my husband and she comes highly recommended. Thanks to her wonderful ways of teaching and kindness I can now understand some basic Dutch and even have a basic conversation that's good enough to help me through my day in the Netherlands. Join and I assure you that your Dutch will go from 0 to 100 with her.
Dutch with AvaLingua has been a very fun learning experience! Avalon is a wonderful and patient tutor, who has taken the time to focus on speaking and pronunciations, lacking in most other classes. Her teaching methods are fun and interactive, I highly recommend!
I took AvaLingua’s A2 Dutch course and safe to say it exceeded all my expectations. I am not good at languages but Avalon's approach to teaching made the process of leaning Dutch language seamless and easy for me. The course is high-quality, very well structured and accustomed to the needs of those who are at the initial stages of learning Dutch.
What truly sets this course apart is Avalon’s enjoyable and dynamic teaching style. She blends interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and lighthearted humour into lessons, creating a lively classroom atmosphere where learning feels effortless and fun. Most importantly, vocabulary are broken down into digestible, practical concepts, making progress feel natural and Avalon fosters a supportive environment that encourages participation without pressure.
I wholeheartedly recommend AvaLingua to anyone pursuing Dutch language skills. The perfect balance of rigorous instruction and engaging delivery makes this course ideal for learners seeking both progress and enjoyment.
What truly sets this course apart is Avalon’s enjoyable and dynamic teaching style. She blends interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and lighthearted humour into lessons, creating a lively classroom atmosphere where learning feels effortless and fun. Most importantly, vocabulary are broken down into digestible, practical concepts, making progress feel natural and Avalon fosters a supportive environment that encourages participation without pressure.
I wholeheartedly recommend AvaLingua to anyone pursuing Dutch language skills. The perfect balance of rigorous instruction and engaging delivery makes this course ideal for learners seeking both progress and enjoyment.
I started to learn with Avalingua since a bit less than a year. I am very happy with Avalon. We are learning and really improving. Ava is always here to help, answer questions, and always with a smile and humor.
I've done some cursus (university and private teacher) before but Avalingua is another level. Just so happy that I found them, I'm learning faster, understand things faster, and all from home because I have a busy schedule.
If you want to learn a proper Dutch (and not just check some box level for work) I would advice 10000x to start with them
I've done some cursus (university and private teacher) before but Avalingua is another level. Just so happy that I found them, I'm learning faster, understand things faster, and all from home because I have a busy schedule.
If you want to learn a proper Dutch (and not just check some box level for work) I would advice 10000x to start with them
Avalon is a great teacher and I highly recommend her courses to anyone who is wanting to learn dutch. I have been taking private lessons from her along with some friends and all of us are really happy with our progress.
Avalon is an amazing teacher, very kind and accommodating. Gezellige docent 🙂 I followed the A1 course, because I was interested to learn the language. Another + is that it offers a full online class which is very convenient for a busy professional like me, no need to rush in traffic, I just have to login to the class and meet the group ready for the next lesson! Now, I have more vocabulary and better understanding of basic grammar. During this A1 course, you will learn to make sense of the day-to-day Dutch words you hear. And you will start understanding some of the basic Dutch conversation. I’m excited to continue my learning journey in the A2 group. Dank je wel, Avalon / Avalingua! Tot ziens. 🙂
Before I started my Dutch Lessons at AvaLingua, I had a lack of confidence in speaking and grammar. Now, I am more comfortable with the language. I also like how each class is structured into time slots. You do different things in the same class so you keep your mind active all the time. I chose the classes at AvaLingua because of the small group courses and affordable fees. Are you considering classes with AvaLingua? Go for it! Don't have second thoughts.
I followed the A1 course, and soon will start with A2 course. The A1 course was very entertaining, I like the variety of material and how Avalon makes learning Dutch fun. The material provided also makes it easier to understand, it is very clear. I decided to take classes with AvaLingua because they are online and it was recommended by a friend. I recommend the course! But be motivated to do homeworks as well, otherwise you don’t learn. Go for it! 🙂
AvaLingua is a great place to learn Dutch. I follow private classes with Avalon and she has seen me grow from A0 to B1 very quickly. Although it is pricy, it's worth every cent. Avalon is a fantastic and patient teacher, she makes sure I understand all of the Dutch grammar and language rules before going to the next topic. The private classes with Avalon also offer a great deal of flexibility, so I can discuss a multitude of topics and ideas with her, especially ones that relate to my job. I highly recommend her if you're looking to learn Dutch at a deeper level!
