Learn Dutch that’s useful for everyday life
In a series of live sessions for small groups, we focus on speaking skills. With the guidance of a local Flowently tutor you will learn to navigate everyday life step-by-step.
Vondelpark – Practice your social chit-chat
Meeting point: Café ’t Blauwe Theehuis
Learn useful daily life phrases for having basic conversations in the relaxing atmosphere of the Vondelpark. Introduce yourself in Dutch, praten over koetjes en kalfjes, practice small talk. Hoe gaat het met je? Hoe was je dag? Lekker weekend gehad? Learn useful Dutch magic phrases that will help you get around in daily life and share your culture shock.
Waterlooplein – Bargains at the flea market
Meeting point: Café Waterlooplein 77
What will you explore in this tour? Waterlooplein is a large flea market that is part of the old Jewish quarter. Here we find the Portuguese synagogue, where you can attend one of the candlelit concerts at night, the Jewish Museum, Rembrandthuis, Stopera and Hortus. At the flea market you can learn to interact and negotiate with market vendors. A crystal candle holder for €5, wat een koopje! Have fun!
De Jordaan – Specialty stores
Meeting point: Café de Prins bij de Westerkerk
In this beautiful authentic part of Amsterdam we will work on expanding your shopping vocabulary. De Jordaan is very attractive for its variety of small charming specialty stores, such as designer clothes, art galeries, games shops. Learn to ask for products in Dutch and understand shopping conversations. Pick your favourite specialty store, take pictures and describe the items in Dutch. Did you know there is a shop devoted to toothbrushes only?
De Pijp – Culinary tour
Meeting point: Café in de Oranjekerk
Come and explore the lively Pijp neighborhood with me and get a taste of different foreign and Dutch flavors. What is a typical Dutch dish? We’ll explore spice shops, kitchen utensils shops, a Surinam toko, or do you prefer a French butcher, Dutch cheese or vegan shops? Let’s share some recipes and cooking tips over a cup of tea and a stroopwafel, lekker!
NB On a rainy day we’ll stay in the café and have another drink!
Not sure about your level, any questions? Contact us for a free intake!
Maaike
Jennifer
Nathalie
Paul
Amira
Jelena