SociaTaal Reviews

elodie villier 2025.12.11

     

Socialtaal help me a lot! I made a lot of progress and continue to do so with them. Their method to learn Dutch is fantastic. Well done and thank you. In French: Des cours tres bien ficelés et une pédagogie vraiment bien pensée qui m'a permis de commencer à parler Néerlandais sans complexe. J'ai énormément progressé en peu de temps. Merci à Koen, notre enseignant, qui nous fait travailler intensément mais toujours avec tact et bonne humeur.

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Michelle Snyman 2025.12.10

     

Super leuk om het Nederlands te leren! I’ve been learning with SociaTaal since June 2024 and have completed three courses with Koen. The most recent course was particularly valuable for me as an Afrikaans speaker learning Dutch. Koen went the extra mile by creating a tailored program that’s easy to follow, combining self-study materials with one-on-one sessions to improve speaking skills. I truly appreciated his passion for teaching and his effort to understand my culture while introducing me to all things Dutch. I highly recommend his courses, especially for Afrikaans speakers looking to learn Dutch effectively!

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Yomi Okegunna 2025.12.09

     

De B1+ cursus was geweldige ervaring op alle vlakken. De lessen zijn duidelijk opgebouwd, motiverend en helpen me zichtbaar vooruit in spreken, schrijven en dagelijkse communicatie. De docent Feykje zorgt voor een fijne en ondersteunende sfeer, waardoor ook moeilijke onderwerpen goed te volgen zijn. De groepsdynamiek is sterk en stimulerend. Kortom, de cursus scoort uitstekend op alle punten: kwaliteit, tempo, helderheid en zelfvertrouwen. Een echte aanrader voor iedereen die een solide B2-niveau wil bereiken.

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Riaan Snyman 2025.12.09

     

Koen whom I have gotten to know over the past few months is one of the best instructors I have had the pleasure to work with. The course we took was expertly created and was extremely well presented. Dutch became like second nature when reading, writing and most importantly speaking. Thank you Koen and your team. I highly recommend SociaTaal.

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Merve BİLGİÇ 2025.12.08

     

I’ve had a really good experience learning Dutch with SociaTaal. Koen, the owner, has built a solid program, and the self-learning platform is well structured and easy to use, which makes studying more flexible and manageable. My teacher, Kirsten, was also great to work with. She is patient, clear in her explanations, and adapts the lessons to your level and pace. I found her approach very supportive and effective. Overall, I would definitely recommend SociaTaal to anyone looking for a reliable and well-organized Dutch course.

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Tamara 2025.12.07

     

As a former language teacher myself, I’ve always been very particular about Dutch lessons and how languages should be taught. I knew exactly what I wanted, what I didn’t like, and how a course should be structured for students to achieve the best results. Traditional, old-school methods of teaching a language had long since lost their appeal to me and I wasn’t willing to spend my time or money on them. After a long search and several disappointing experiences, I finally discovered Koen’s Sociataal. I couldn’t be happier. The lessons themselves are excellent, but what really stands out is Koen’s involvement, the clear structure, the emphasis on speaking, and the student-led philosophy, which is all backed by scientific research as the most effective way to learn a language. Koen is an exceptionally talented teacher who truly understands how languages work and is genuinely passionate about both his craft and his students. I can only praise him and his lessons, I truly couldn’t have made a better choice. I wholeheartedly recommend Koen and Sociataal!

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Marina Malykh 2025.12.07

     

I like a teacher and a structure: I prepare for a lesson so that on the lesson I can use what I've learnt and practice it. Otherwise it is very hard to take the most of a lesson. Thanks!

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Duygu Tosuner 2025.12.06

     

If you’re looking for a well thought out way to improve your Dutch, I highly recommend the SociaTaal! I love the structure of the courses, the self study modules are really well designed and in the lesson itself you can actually practice what you have learned. It’s a small group which gives you enough time to practice and get attention you need. On top of that, Koen is very helpful and supportive which in my opinion is very important in learning a new language!

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Joe Page 2025.12.05

     

Koen is an excellent teacher with really well-structured courses. I’m currently taking the Private Flex course, which is perfect for my busy schedule because I can learn at my own pace. I’ve also just been booked onto the group courses to dive deeper into the language, and I’m really looking forward to it. Highly recommend Koen to anyone wanting to learn Dutch effectively and with confidence.

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Pragga Saha Sharmi 2025.12.04

     

It was a wholesome experience. Each module contained adequate amount of content with detailed explanation for the week long preparation. Classes were interactive. This course gave me a strong fundamental base for Dutch language.

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Dogan KUCUK 2025.12.04

     

SociaTaal has super nice Dutch courses and structures. You join lesson with a small group who has similar level of Dutch and you also learn from each other. Course structures also pushes you to make self study after lesson which is super important for language development.

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Sarah Bolten 2025.12.03

     

Lots of speaking practise in class each week, which keeps you on your toes and practising. Also I like that the teacher writes alot repeating our spoken words during class so you can get to grips with spelling and sentence structure.

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Ivan Velichko 2025.12.03

     

Koen is de beste! This is not a random Dutch-speaking person posing as a teacher and trying to make you learn a word or two. Koen approaches his lessons in a scientific and systematic way, the learning program is well-structured, and the course platform he built is top-notch. At the same time, the learning doesn't feel formal or boring. My original motivation to take the course was to prepare for the inburgeren exams, but I enjoyed the process so much that now I'm thinking of going to B1 and beyond.

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Hyun Ally 2025.12.03

     

Though I’ve been in the Netherlands for several years and already knew some Dutch, I always struggled to put words together when speaking. I needed a course that would help me refine my knowledge and build confidence. After taking Sociataal courses with Koen for the past few months, I finally feel comfortable speaking the language. The course provides an online platform that’s highly interactive and easy to follow, with weekly exercises you can do at your own pace. Each chapter includes videos that clearly explain the grammar concepts, and I found these digital materials far more engaging and effective than traditional textbooks. The group size is small (usually 5–6 people), and every lesson focuses on creative speaking rather than simply reading and completing exercises, as in many traditional courses. What I especially appreciate is that the teacher pays close attention to each student and goes the extra mile to help you improve where needed. If you’re frustrated with speaking Dutch and don’t know where to start, I highly recommend giving this course a try. You’ll not only make real progress, but also have a lot of fun with new people.

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Rufat Dargahli 2025.08.13

     

One of the best Dutch courses out there! Couldn't recommend them enough

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Arkadii Parinov 2025.08.03

     

Great Dutch courses! I took the A2 course, for every course there is a space on a learning web portal with all the grammar, and tons of exercises for all language skills. After completing the exercise the students receive personalised feedback on their assignments on the same platform, very handy! The structure of the studying implies a lot of preparation before the lesson, students learn new grammar and vocabulary on their own and only discuss tricky parts during the lesson. This makes lessons very efficient and focused on practicing.

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Anja Strajnar 2025.04.05

     

I took the A1+ course and by the end of that course, I already signed up for the next one. Koen has created a very well structured course that brings results. As I teacher myself, I can clearly see all the hardwork behind the short-enough grammar videos, conversation activities, exercises etc. Koen always provided positive and constructive feedback which gave me confidence in my learning and speaking. I highly recommend him on his professionalism and expert knowledge.

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Orling Benavides 2025.04.04

     

Really great experience! The course material is relevant and practical. These courses really help you improve grammar and have a better Dutch pronunciation/speaking.

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Jennie Holmes 2024.09.27

     

Would recommend, my 1 &2 courses were taught by Koen, who is kind with lots of energy and keen to help and make it fun. I do feel I needed to do more prep work for the classes than was communicated, but notes and extra activities are easily accessible online to allow you to do that.

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Olivia Poole 2024.08.19

     

I have completed the level 1 course and have really enjoyed it, Koen is a great teacher who makes the sessions both fun and informative and focuses on the things that matter. He's also gone above and beyond to support me individually which i really appreciate. Looking forward to starting level 2!

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