Switch to Dutch
Switch to Dutch
Speak Dutch with ease and confidence.
An evening that will change the way you speak Dutch forever.
You’re smart, successful, and fully capable. You live your life in English with ease. But when it comes to speaking Dutch, something just doesn’t click. You understand a lot, you've studied the grammar, you've done all you could - while also finding your way in your new country. And then you find yourself at the school gate with other Dutch parents, or in a quick chat with a Dutch neighbor, and your mind goes blank. You want to speak in Dutch, but you feel the pressure rising, your body tenses - and before you know it, you smile politely and switch to English. Again.
And you think: ‘if only I knew more grammar and words…’
Switch to Dutch is your invitation to do things differently. To stop waiting until you feel ‘ready.’ To stop obsessing over perfect grammar. And to finally start speaking Dutch in a way that feels joyful, grounded, and like you.
This event is not for everyone.
It’s for high-achieving internationals who are done playing small. You’ve lived here for years. You’ve built a life, a family, a career. But in Dutch? You still feel like the most insecure version of yourself. And it’s exhausting.
What is it?
A 90-minute live mindset workshop that helps you break the cycle of shame, disappointment, and switching back to English. Not grammar drills. Not vocabulary lists. But practical and powerful tools, mindset shifts, and finally the relief of knowing you're NOT the only one struggling to speak Dutch.
Walk-in: 18:30–19:00
Event: 19:00–20:30
Why you should come
Real results in real time
You’ll learn Mariska's practical 5-step method to start speaking Dutch from a place of confidence — not perfection. This isn’t theoretical. You’ll feel the shift in the room.A mindset-first approach
This is about the real reason you're not speaking - and it’s NOT a lack of words or grammar.You’re not alone
This room is full of people just like you: thoughtful, intelligent internationals who have everything together except this one part. You’ll hear your own story in theirs - and you'll stop thinking you're the only one who hasn't figured it out.
You’ll move, laugh, maybe cry a little - it’s all good.
But most importantly: you’ll speak. In Dutch. Without overthinking it. Without being perfect. Just you, showing up in a light and joyful way that feels so much more LIKE YOU.
Who this is for
You live in the Netherlands and understand Dutch well, but speaking still feels like a minefield
You’re tired of switching to English and shrinking yourself
You’ve done the courses, the apps, the private lessons — but nothing has touched the real issue. And you’re ready for something radically different.
About your coach:
Mariska is the founder of the Dutch Speaking Academy. Her approach is direct, empowering, and deeply human. With a long background in language teaching and coaching, she helps high-achieving internationals move from passive understanding to active speaking. Her clients call her style ‘a breath of fresh air’ and ‘the only thing that ever actually worked.’
This is not a language class.
This is a switch.
From silence to speaking.
From shame to confidence.
Go from "I’ll never speak Dutch" to "Ik kan dit" – in 90 minutes