Trial Lesson – Let’s Get Started!

During this trial lesson, we’ll speak basic Dutch in a relaxed and friendly way. We’ll start with simple introductions and then talk about your interests and hobbies.

I’d love to learn more about why you want to learn Dutch and what kind of lessons work best for you. This helps me tailor future lessons to your goals and learning style.

By the end of the session, we’ll both know if we’re a good match and how I can help you progress with confidence.

In this lesson, you will learn how to greet people in Dutch and introduce yourself with confidence. We’ll practice saying your name, where you’re from, and simple polite expressions.

Main focus:
Basic greetings, introductions, pronunciation

Teaching methods:
Guided conversation, repetition, role-play, pronunciation practice

Materials:
simple dialogue examples, vocabulary list

1. Dutch Basics: Greetings & Introductions

This lesson focuses on talking about yourself and the people around you. You’ll learn how to describe your job, nationality, and basic personal information.

Main focus:
Personal information, sentence structure, basic verbs

Teaching methods:
Question-and-answer exercises, short speaking drills, guided conversation

Materials:
Example sentences, short exercises

2. Talking About Yourself & Others

Learn how to talk about your daily routine and common activities. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to describe a typical day using simple Dutch sentences.

Main focus:
Present tense verbs, daily activities, time expressions

Teaching methods:
Structured speaking practice, storytelling, repetition

Materials:
Verb lists, routine examples, visual timelines

3. Daily Life & Routines in Dutch

Description:
In this practical lesson, you’ll learn how to order food and drinks in Dutch cafés and restaurants. We’ll practice polite requests and common phrases used in real-life situations.

Main focus:
Practical vocabulary, polite phrases, listening comprehension

Teaching methods:
Role-play, situational dialogue, pronunciation practice

Materials: 
Menu examples, dialogue scripts, vocabulary sheets

4. Ordering Food & Drinks

This lesson teaches you how to ask basic questions in Dutch and understand simple answers. You’ll gain confidence in conversations by learning key question words and sentence patterns.

Main focus:
Question words, sentence structure, listening skills

Teaching methods:
Interactive Q&A, guided conversations

Materials:
Question charts, example dialogues, short listening prompts

5. Asking Questions & Understanding Answers

Learn how to talk about what you like to do in your free time. This lesson helps you express preferences and interests in simple Dutch.

Main focus:
Hobbies vocabulary, likes/dislikes, basic sentence building

Teaching methods:
Conversation-based learning, repetition, personalized speaking practice

Materials:
Vocabulary lists, image prompts, example sentences

6. Talking About Hobbies & Free Time

Learn how to talk like a real Dutchie, with Dutch expressions and slang. This lesson helps you learn some new expressions and words you can try out on your Dutch friends and suprise them. 

Main focus:
Vocabulary, Expressions/sayings, Slang

Teaching methods:
Conversation-based learning, repetition, personalized speaking practice

Materials:
Vocabulary lists, image prompts, example sentences