Work in Dutch
Feel more at home in your Dutch workplace.
You have the skills to do your job. Now you want to feel just as confident navigating Dutch workplace culture and conversations.
Explore practical courses that help you understand how Dutch workplaces communicate and take the next step towards speaking Dutch at work.
Sound familiar?
You're good at your job. But work is more than work.
You understand your responsibilities. You know what you're doing. And in English, you can express yourself without thinking twice.
But then your colleagues start chatting in Dutch. Someone makes a joke you don't quite understand. Or you find yourself wondering whether that very direct feedback was meant to be helpful or critical.
You don't just want to do your job well. You want to feel part of the team.
Two sides of working in Dutch
Understanding is one thing. Speaking is another.
Feeling comfortable in a Dutch workplace is about more than knowing the language. It's also about understanding how people communicate, what they expect and how you can join in.
Understand the culture
Why are meetings so direct? What does your colleague really mean? And which unwritten rules should you know?
Understanding Dutch workplace culture can make everyday interactions feel much less confusing.
Find your voice
You understand some Dutch, but speaking up in a meeting or joining a conversation with colleagues still feels like a big step.
Building your speaking confidence helps you take a more active part in your working day.
Wherever you want to start, there's a Work in Dutch course for you.
Explore work in Dutch
Find your way at work.
From saying hello to understanding Dutch directness, choose the everyday situations you want to feel more confident in.
Your next step at work
Choose the support that fits your working day.
Whether you want to understand your Dutch colleagues better or feel more confident speaking Dutch yourself, explore the two ways to get started.
Dutch workplace culture
Work in Dutch: Understand the rules.
Feel more confident navigating Dutch workplace culture.
Dutch workplaces can feel surprisingly informal and direct. Understanding how your colleagues communicate, give feedback and approach everyday situations can help you feel more at ease.
This course focuses on the cultural and communication differences you may encounter while working in the Netherlands.
This course may be right for you if:
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You work with Dutch colleagues and want to understand their communication style.
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You sometimes find Dutch directness or workplace expectations confusing.
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You want to feel more comfortable in everyday interactions at work.
Price: €19,-
Speaking confidence
Work in Dutch: Speakboost
Start using more Dutch in your working day.
You understand some Dutch, but speaking it at work can feel like a different challenge. Perhaps you hesitate before joining a conversation or switch to English when you cannot find the right words.
Speakboost combines online learning with live online speaking lessons to help you build confidence using Dutch in work-related situations.
You understand some Dutch, but speaking it at work can feel like a different challenge. Perhaps you hesitate before joining a conversation or switch to English when you cannot find the right words.
Speakboost combines online learning with live online speaking lessons to help you build confidence using Dutch in work-related situations.
This course may be right for you if:
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You already know some Dutch but want to speak it more confidently.
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You want to participate more actively in conversations with colleagues.
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You are looking for live online speaking lessons as part of your learning experience.
Why Dutchily?
Feel more confident. Feel more connected.
Working in the Netherlands is about more than understanding your job. It's about finding your place in the conversations, habits and everyday moments that shape your working day.
Language and culture
Understand not only what people say, but also the Dutch workplace habits behind their words.
Relevant to your work
Focus on situations and conversations that matter in your everyday professional life.
Personal speaking support
With Speakboost, practise speaking Dutch in live online lessons and receive personal guidance.
You questions answered
Not sure which course or speaking package is right for you? Here are a few things to know before you get started.
Ready to take the next step?
Make Dutch part of your working day.
Feel more at ease with Dutch workplace culture or build the confidence to speak Dutch with your colleagues. Choose the course that fits your goals and take your next step with Dutchily.