30-day Sprint

Overcome your fear of speaking Dutch

Feeling nervous about speaking Dutch? You’re not alone. Our Dutch Sprint program helps you overcome your fear of speaking Dutch and start joining conversations confidently, no matter your level. With guided lessons, practical exercises, and supportive tutors, you’ll finally speak Dutch without hesitation after only one month.

Set your first step toward confident Dutch speaking

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Speak better Dutch with Dutch Ready

Understanding Dutch but freezing when it’s time to speak is more common than you think. Many learners know what they want to say but struggle to get the words out, especially in real-life situations where conversations move fast.

Our Dutch Sprint course helps you overcome your fear of speaking Dutch, and focuses on practical speaking, fluency, and building confidence, so you can finally speak Dutch comfortably in everyday interactions. Our course is open to learners of all levels.

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"Ahh, op die fiets"

Ahh, now I get it (literally: Ahh, on that bike)

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Easy lesson planning. Pick your own days (Monday-Sunday) and times (07:00-22:00).

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Our Dutch Sprint lessons have a duration of 1,5 hours, and are followed twice a week, 8 in total.

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Commit to two hours of homework after each lesson to secure your progress.

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Customized learning plan. The Dutch Sprint is built around your personal goals and needs.

Sign up and overcome your fear of speaking Dutch!

Whether you’re a newcomer or have been in the Netherlands for years, it’s time to finally start speaking Dutch with confidence.

Haven't been able to overcome your fear of speaking Dutch after a month? We'll coach you free until you have. Terms apply.

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Why learners love our Dutch lessons

May 21, 2025

Scott: I passed my inburgering and speak better Dutch

Scott chose Dutch Ready for its personal approach and flexible scheduling. Talking about meaningful topics with his tutor helped him feel more confident speaking Dutch in daily life. Scott has also passed his inburgering with the help of his Dutch Ready tutor.

May 20, 2025

Grace: learning Dutch for more confidence in daily life

Grace shares how she enjoys pronunciation practice and real-life conversations. Talking about her daily routine with her tutor helps her use Dutch in everyday situations.

May 30, 2025

Mariangela: fun lessons help you learn faster

Mariangela shares with us that, thanks to structured lessons, which are tailored to her needs, she sees lots of progress in her Dutch, especially in pronunciation. She enjoys the learning process, which helps her to learn faster and stay motivated.

What to expect from our 30-day Dutch Sprint training?

This way, we can get a clear image. There are no fixed start dates. You can sign up for the Dutch Sprint whenever is convenient for you.

Pick your own lesson days and times, including evenings and weekends. You’ll follow a total of 8 lessons to overcome your fear to speak Dutch.

All necessary study materials are included in the course price.

After completion, we’ll assess if you’ve reached your goals. Not the case? We’ll coach you until you have (max 8 sessions)

Don’t need to pay the course yourself? You can bill your employer directly.

Pay at once, or in two installments: € 520 now, and € 520 after 21 days

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Super easy scheduling

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No fixed start dates. We can usually find you a tutor within 1 week.

Pick your own lesson days and times, including evenings and weekends.

Cancel your Dutch conversation lessons free of charge up to 48 hours in advance.

Lessons include at least 6-8 weeks of extra time for travel or vacation.

Follow your online Dutch conversation lessons from anywhere

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All you need is a device with an internet connection to follow your classes.

Use the video platform of your choice for your online Dutch conversation lessons.

Follow classes from home, the office, your holiday spot, or elsewhere.

Offline lessons in select cities. Surcharge of €15 applies per lesson.

Build your confidence with the right support

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We’ll find you a tutor who’s the best match for you and your goals.

Making mistakes is part of the learning process. Your tutor encourages you to speak freely and gives constructive feedback.

Feel stuck or tired? Having a rough week? Your tutor keeps you motivated and helps you reset.

"Eindelijk echte groei!"

Finally real growth!

Denny D
Denny D
Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Every lesson feels productive, and after each one I have more and more vocab to to actually use the language in real life. We often discuss what what make most sense for me to know, for instance interactions in stores, holding short conversations with partner's Dutch ...
Catherine Muiru
Catherine Muiru
Kenya 🇰🇪
Pim has been a wonderful and patient tutor working on my conversational Dutch. I like the improvements I’ve made so far and look forward to more sessions with him!
Liz Root
Liz Root
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Fantastic teacher! Technical excellence, clear and simple communicator, friendly and interested, easy to talk to, flexible and professional. Top marks from me. Tess has made a big difference and helped build my confidence!!

How to overcome your fear of speaking Dutch with our Dutch Sprint

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Personal intake

No two people are alike. That’s why we want to get to know you and learn more about your goals, strengths, and challenges, as well as your availability, so we can match you with a tutor.

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Speaking assessment

Before you start the Dutch Sprint to overcome your fear to speak Dutch, we take the time to assess your level. No plain grammar knowledge, but how you use Dutch in real-life situations.

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Get started with your Dutch Sprint course

Once we’ve matched you with your tutor, something for which we usually don’t need longer than a week, it’s time to start your Sprint. With two lessons a week, you’ll quickly overcome your fear to speak Dutch. 

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Get tested after completion of your course

After completing your training, it’s time to test the realistic goals you had set during the intake. We do this by means of an online speaking test. Not quite there yet? Then we’ll coach you until you are! Terms apply.

Schedule an explore call

Want to know more about our Dutch Sprint? Schedule a brief, non-binding phone call in which we’ll explain you all.

Get clarity right away and feel confident about your next step

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Dutch lessons, courses and learning materials for busy expats.

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Exam Training

Learn effective strategies, how to answer questions, and practice with old exams.

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In-Company Courses

Custom Dutch lessons at your office, for your colleagues or employees. Feel at home in NL, speak better, and integrate at work.

E-learning modules designed to master Dutch at home.

Basic Dutch Grammar

Master the basics of Dutch grammar and apply what you've learned in practical real-world-use chapters.

Spelling & Pronunciation

Detailed video lessons and exercises to sound and write like a true Dutchie.

Practice Dutch with free learning materials for A1 level

Praatgraag

Learn the basics of Dutch conversation with easy to use scripts for different situations, including lists of common words and questions for each setting.

Op Avontuur

Take your reading to the next level with stories about expats living life in NL. Each story has questions to test your level of understanding, grammar and reflection.

Met Vlag en Wimpel

Prepare for your Inburgering exam with these mock exams, modelled after the real thing. Available for all language skills.

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Giftcards

Give the gift of language. Perfect for your colleague, partner or friend. Help them feel at home and confident using Dutch, with lessons, group courses or materials.

Start your Dutch journey with free materials

Whether you’re just starting or have already made some progress, use the free materials to speed up your learning.

Not sure where to start? We’ve arranged them all from beginner to more advanced. There's something for everyone.