Find Dutch teachers

Where can you find Dutch classes in Ireland?

There are many courses in Ireland that focus entirely on teaching people Dutch. These classes have expert teachers that teach groups of students how to speak the language and you may be awarded a certification by the end of it. However, private Dutch lessons aren’t the only option, many universities in Ireland offer Dutch language courses. Checking the course lists of universities like Trinity, UCD or DCU may give you some results! Leaving Ireland for the  Netherlands is also a good option but that is a little extreme for most students. There may also be Dutch language groups throughout Ireland, you can search for these on social media but these are very informal. Finally, there are private tutors who provide their own version of Dutch classes.

How similar is Dutch to English?

Dutch is in fact the closest related language to English, they are both Germanic languages and to native English speakers Dutch sounds like a jumbled-up version of English. When Dutch is written down, many people in Ireland will actually be able to understand quite a few words. There are many words that are the same like hotel, computer and radio. Due to their close relation, the grammar isn’t totally dissimilar and word order is very close. This makes Dutch quite easy for many English speakers to learn and maybe a more attractive choice over French or other European languages. However, they are not identical and there are still some major differences, English is not a gendered language but this is actually uncommon in Europe, French, Spanish, German and Dutch all have grammatical grammar. There are many sounds in Dutch that are not found in English but don’t worry as you can still master these sounds with some lessons. All in all, Dutch will take you on a challenging adventure and you will have learnt a brand new language by the end of it!

How can you learn Dutch yourself?

Learning Dutch or any language for that matter is possible with the right resources and mindset. Firstly, it’s important to start from the ground up when it comes to languages otherwise you’ll cause many headaches for yourself later down the road. This means mastering the alphabet, pronunciation and basic vocabulary but make sure you learn the gender along with it, this will save you a lot of time in the future! Grammar books are essential tools in learning a new language, they are excellent methods for becoming acquainted with foreign concepts, furthermore, grammar classes can help reinforce Dutch grammar and introduce nuances. Every rule has an exception.

Dutch classes with a personal tutor

Dutch tutors have many obvious benefits but there are also some perks that may not be immediately evident. Language is all about communication and that involves all aspects of socialising, so that will be pronunciation, posture, body language, accent, visual cues and so much more. These are all aspects that are difficult to pick up from a static book, and a book cannot help you become more confident, in fact, a book is a good way in setting yourself up for disappointment. The best way to improve speaking and writing Dutch is by practising in a comfortable atmosphere. When you work with a tutor they can help you with pronunciation or idiomatic phrases. However, the hidden improvement is the confidence Dutch courses provide you, they build up your skills in such a way that it improves your self-belief and will always support you in your ever-going journey in improvement.

Finding your Dutch tutor

Superprof is a large platform that offers tutors for almost every conceivable topic and in this case, there is a tutor for any programming student, from hobbyists to even final-year programmers. A lot of these tutors have professional experience and degrees to show they can get the job done and help you on your journey in Ireland. Don’t worry though, there are plenty of Dutch tutors all over Ireland so you’ll be sure to find one you like with Superprof. Simply navigate to the search bar at the top of this page, click on the button and select your level, then put in an address, yours or nearby and find all the available tutors near you.