For expats in the Netherlands & Belgium
You studied Dutch. Now actually speak it.
Every Dutch person switches to English the moment you hesitate. At Praatpaal they don't. 1-on-1 online conversations with a native speaker, no grammar drills, no judgement, just talking until it feels normal.
Sound familiar?
"Can we do this in English?"
You order a coffee in Dutch and get the answer in English. Every. Single. Time.
Duolingo streak: 400 days
But your neighbour's small talk still makes you panic. Apps don't teach you to talk.
Inburgering coming up
The speaking exam is the one most people fear. Practice is the only thing that helps.
How a session goes
1
We pick a topic
Your week, your work, the gemeente letter you didn't understand, the birthday party you're dreading.
2
We just talk
45 minutes in Dutch. I slow down when needed and help you find words, but we keep going.
3
You get notes
Afterwards you get an email with the words you missed and the 3 mistakes worth fixing. Nothing more.