Where?
The courses take place in a personal setting, Lindenlaan 6, 6523 MG Nijmegen. Free parking. Easy to reach by bus 8 - just a 2-minute walk from the Sophiaweg stop.
When?
New lesson (both for advanced students and absolute beginners) start in June 2026
level A0-A1 (Sunday: 11.30-13.00) (from 7 June until 16 August)
level A1-A2 (Monday 19.30-21.00) (from 1 June until 10 August)
level B1/B2 (Tuesday 19.30-21.00) (starting 2 June)
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Why?
Maybe a course in a big group just isn’t right for you. Or perhaps you have specific learning goals. If this sound familiar, a tailor-made Dutch language course could be the perfect solution for you. Small group setting – a maximum of 7 people per class. Flexible group size – join an even smaller group or take one-on-one private lessons if you prefer.
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Which level?
In a free intake interview, we'll explore your personal goals and find the right level for you.
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The cost?
Level A0-A2: 15 personalised lessons for 350 euro* - including all course materials, so you won’t need to buy any other books. (11 lessons in person, 4 writinglessons per mail)
* You can receive an early-bird discount of 50 euros if you register before 1 May 2026. That means the total cost will be 300 euros
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Level B1-B2: 10 sessions for 175 euro. (Tis is not a structured language course, but a way to keep practicing and actively using your Dutch. It consists of 10 weekly (or every two weeks) sessions, during which we do various activities (such ad watching a Dutch film and talk about it, Pilatus, padel, tennis, drawing or painting, dancing or yoga). Only Dutch is spoken during these sessions.
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Who is Robin Mattias?
Dr Robin Mattias Hurkens is an experienced NT2 teacher. With a background in philosophy and a first-degree qualification in cultural and artistic education (CKV), he began volunteering as an NT2 teacher at Step in 2023. His enthusiasm for teaching NT2 grew from the realisation that he can truly make a difference for his students.
Teaching Dutch is about much more than just grammar — language learning is also about being able to communicate, even when your Dutch is still limited.
Robin places a strong emphasis on practical, everyday use: how to hold a conversation, ask for help, and express yourself in daily situations. Communication is key — once you can communicate, you can practice. And if you want to learn Dutch, you need to practice, practice, practice.
Dutch isn’t easy, but Robin shows that it can also be fun — both to learn and to practice.
Testimonials
* Konica Udhani from India (planoloog en duurzaamheidsprofessional):
'Robin is een hele vriendelijke en ondersteunende docent die altijd klaarstaat om te helpen! Zijn lessen zijn nooit saai, vol met leuke oefeningen en spelletjes die de lessen echt leuk maken. Naast het gebruik van het boek maakt hij extra lesmateriaal dat heel nuttig is voor het leren van praktische, alledaagse taal. Ik ben ook erg blij dat hij me persoonlijk heeft geholpen om mijn Nederlandse CV te verbeteren – dat waardeer ik enorm! Robin is altijd geduldig en neemt de tijd om alles goed uit te leggen. Hij is aanmoedigend, wat me geholpen heeft om vol te houden met mijn taalreis. Ik kan Robin zeker aanraden aan iedereen die het Nederlands wil verbeteren!'
* Belen Ortiz from Spain (registered nurse):
'I’ve just received my results for the exam B1 Dutch and it is approved!
I’ve studied with Robin for a year and a half and without his help, this couldn’t happen!'
'Ik heb net mijn b1-examen uitslagen ontvangen en die zijn goedgekeurd!
Sinds anderhalf jaar heb ik met Robin gestudeerd en zonder zijn hulp, kon dit niet gebeuren!'
* Narayanan Muthukrishnan from India (Tech Lead, HCL TECH):
'Robin is eigenlijk een van mijn favoriete leraren, vooral vanwege zijn plezier in lesgeven. Ik ben een van zijn leerlingen in een groepsles, ook al bereidt hij de aantekeningen en tips voor iedereen individueel voor. En mijn Nederlandse vaardigheden verbeteren dankzij hem.'
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* Vitalii from Ukraine
(working as a procurement specialist for medical equipment):
'With Robin I increased my level of Dutch from A1 to almost B1 (still ongoing). With his creative approach to his beloved(?) language on one hand, and well structured lessons on other hand, with attention to really important things… With all this it’s not only productive. It gives you boost to talk, to read, to use the language. And it was never ever been boring 🙂 Start and enjoy! Veel succes!'
Contact
Send me an email with your name and phone number so we can schedule a free intake interview - no strings attached.
