Samenspraak

SamenSpraak: Practicing Dutch Together

SamenSpraak brings Dutch locals and non-native speakers together to share the Dutch language and culture. It is a project by Gilde De Ronde Venen where social contact and integration are the top priorities.

We pair a Dutch-speaking volunteer with a non-native participant. They meet every week to speak Dutch in an informal way. This can happen anywhere: comfortably at home at the kitchen table, during a walk, or at the library. After one year, we look back together to see how the partnership has progressed.

Do you want to learn Dutch?

Do you find it difficult to speak Dutch? Perhaps you already know quite a few words, but you don't feel confident enough to talk because you're afraid of making mistakes? Our language coaches are here to help you overcome that hurdle.

• Not a class: You won't receive formal schoolwork; instead, you practice by simply talking.

• Personal: You practice one-on-one in a trusted environment for a maximum of one year. The sessions are voluntary, and times are scheduled in consultation with your coach.

• Practical: We also help you find your way in society—for example, by assisting with job applications.

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You can register directly with the Gilde using the form below.