Welcome to De Vrije Taal.
The Vrije Taal is an independent language school in the Alkmaar region. There was a need in our region for Dutch lessons for highly educated individuals. We now have 7 successful years of Integration behind us. Many hundreds of newcomers found their way to De Vrije Taal and were able to take their exams at the highest possible level. We have concluded the integration program—that responsibility now lies with the municipality of Alkmaar.
During this time, we have also gained a lot of experience with our courses for knowledge migrants. We now specialize in customized training for businesses and individual language courses. Customized training means that the learning objective is entirely determined by the client. In a comprehensive individual intake, we assess the learning needs and establish the learning goal. We base this on the specific learning needs of the student, and if it involves a workplace training program, we relate these individual needs to the requirements of their respective employer.
In 2024, we also started offering English lessons, both in the business sector and on a personal basis. All our courses are taught by instructors who are not only skilled and certified but also native speakers.
You are welcome to take a look at our offerings and to schedule an introductory meeting.
Because of the longer lessons, I was forced to speak and listen to Dutch for 3 hours.I noticed that after the lessons, I would continue speaking Dutch more often at work because I was 'warmed up'.
The Dutch lessons from De Vrije Taal have had a tremendous impact on my personal and professional life. With this, I have developed a good foundation in the Dutch language. I gained the confidence to participate in conversations with my Dutch colleagues. This has improved my integration into my company, and I believe it has contributed to a higher position within my company.Even in social life, I can now effortlessly manage in Dutch. Before coming to the Netherlands, I never thought it would be possible for me to learn a new language! Some expats don’t make the effort to learn Dutch, but I now know that it truly adds value to do so. The Netherlands now feels like home.
