Learn Dutch online with the best international teachers
For expats, learning Dutch can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. TaalTaal Language Institute offers online language courses worldwide, taught by experienced teachers who themselves live abroad. They understand what it’s like to navigate a new culture and language and they bring that perspective into every lesson. Just like the catchy tune “Around the World (La La La La La)” by ATC, TaalTaal teachers really do teach Dutch from all corners of the globe.
Teaching Dutch from Portugal
Hanneke has lived in Portugal since 1987 and speaks Portuguese fluently. She has long experience teaching piano and Portuguese to expatriates and during Covid, she discovered the joys of online teaching. Today, she teaches both Dutch and Portuguese via TaalTaal. “I love seeing students from around the world realize that learning Dutch is possible,” she says. “Different backgrounds bring different challenges, which keeps teaching interesting and helps me grow as a teacher.” Hanneke focuses on creating a warm, relaxed atmosphere, something her students greatly appreciate.
Dutch Lessons from the French countryside
Five years ago, Joyce moved to Burgundy, France, seeking more space and nature. With high-speed internet and TaalTaal, she now teaches Dutch online to expats in the Netherlands who need the language for work, study, or residence permits. “Because I live abroad myself, I understand how important language is for real integration,” she explains. Online teaching lets her combine meaningful work with a peaceful French lifestyle.
Teaching from Greece
Caroline, based in Greece, also understands the expat experience firsthand. “Teaching online is incredibly rewarding,” she says. “Students can follow lessons from home, saving time and travel costs, and they often continue to the next level.” Caroline praises TaalTaal for being well-organized and people-focused, and she hopes to continue contributing to this work for many years.
Intensive courses in Italy
In Italy, Laura and her husband moved to 'Le Marche' in 2023 to start a B&B, Nido Visone. While renovations took longer than expected, Laura continued teaching Dutch online and she even offers intensive courses at the B&B, immersing students in language and culture. “Helping expats navigate rules, dialects, and fast conversations, and then gain confidence, that’s the best part,” she says. Online lessons make it possible for students worldwide to really ‘live’ the language.
Staying connected from Spain
Geneviève, living in southern Spain, brings her personal Dutch experience into lessons. “Teaching online works perfectly, because there is no time difference with the Netherlands and it keeps me connected to Dutch life. I love hearing students’ stories; it gives me new perspectives on the Netherlands.”
Why TaalTaal works
What unites these teachers is their dedication to helping students succeed while making lessons engaging and culturally rich. They combine professional teaching skills with personal insight as expats themselves, offering guidance not just on language, but on navigating life in a new country.
From Portugal to France, Greece, Italy, and Spain, TaalTaal teachers prove that online Dutch learning can be flexible, rewarding and personal. Students gain language skills, cultural understanding and confidence while connecting with teachers who truly understand the challenges and joys of living abroad.