Best Writing Courses Amsterdam Near Me

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Writing about food can be deep, rich, rewarding. The goal of this workshop: to help you find your voice as a food writer. You’ll think, dream, and write about food.

Writing a novel is often a marathon experience. The challenges are in starting; in keeping the faith; and, of course, in finishing.

What’s so great about very short stories? Well, you can read a work of flash fiction over a single cup of coffee. And writing a work of micro-fiction can be done in a day.

How do you complete a work of fiction—whether it’s flash fiction, a short story, a novella, or a novel? How do you make it “as perfect” as it can be?

At “Revise Your Fiction,” we’ll define concrete steps for moving forward with your creative writing.

That’s why the Amsterdam Writing Workshops exists. To form a community around people who write. To secure a safe place for receiving writing feedback. To cultivate writing skill, and enhance power of expression.

4worldlovers: "I would wholeheartedly recommend this course - either the in person workshop or the online. I've put off taking these for years because there was always something more important...which, in my mind, already prevented me from justifying the time and expense. Putting aside that thought and actually doing something which I love to do, something which will help me achieve what I actually enjoy doing has been the best gift I could give myself. I don't even think of it as a gift anymore - this is just what I need."

I'd say that the best part about the workshops is a) quality of the teachers (ability to explain, give examples, motivate), b) way of teaching - clear explanation, assignments discussed in a (diverse) group of people that all have the same objective - improve their skills, learn from each other and from constructive feedback of teachers, c) the quality of the exercises, and last but not least, it's interesting to meet all these "different" people that have at least one thing in common.

"I have been writing since I was seven years old. In a very real way it is my oldest companion, yet though I have tried at different periods of my life, I’ve never managed to give it a steady and credible role in my daily life and for the last decade or more I simply did not write. The workshops have changed all that. I am writing all the time now, and am more and more at ease in feeding my daily experience through the internal wordmill and into my notebook for later."

"The International Writers Collective is more than just a workshop. It's a community. A group of people of all ages, from all over the world, with different backgrounds and various professional occupations who have one thing in common: we want to write. The course teaches us the craft of writing, techniques that objectively help us improve our writing."

"I thought the assignments were very well chosen, as they were so fun and interesting I didn't get a chance to doubt my ideas too much. For me it was very useful to have a couple of elements of craft to use as scaffolding for creative ideas. I liked experimenting with different narrators, and differentiating between tone and mood was quite illuminating, it suddenly made sense how some writers are so compelling."

"The workshops really encouraged me to write – something I’ve been talking about for years but never had the time or confidence to pursue. I’ve absolutely loved it and plan to continue with it, I really think if I am going to make a go of writing these workshops will be what helps me to do that."

As a repeat student I just LOVE this course. The variety of material to study, the exercises to try and the feedback given by both students and teacher alike has been invaluable in giving me a much broader toolset for my writing and the confidence to try new techniques and angles. I've recommended the course to many friends and those who've taken it up have been similarly impressed.

"I would (and I have already) recommended the workshop to anyone interested in writing, may it be someone too shy to have even dared to try or someone who's already quite far into writing a longer piece. The teaching has always been very satisfactory. I like the fact that the groups are always small, and everybody, both students and teachers, takes the class and the work in it very seriously, while doing it out of sheer pleasure. This gives a very solid ground to the classes, where people go quite far and deep into their own writing and into sharing critiques and...Read more

"I loved having the weekly chats to discuss each exercise. Even though we couldn't meet in person, I felt that the class was very engaged. As in previous classes, I learned many new skills. And I really feel like with the International Writers' Collective, there is a sense of community, and being part of a writing community that is supportive and constructive really helps one develop as a writer."

4worldlovers: A two-week daytime course, with lessons every weekday (Mon-Fri) from 10.30 until 14.00. Levels from A0 to B2. Study materials included.

A seven-week evening course, with lessons twice a week. Levels from A0 to B2. Study materials included. Free access to online tool for learning vocabulary and practicing phrases.

A 2-week intensive course via Zoom, with lessons every weekday (Mon-Fri) from 10.30 until 14.00. All levels. Study materials included in the course fee.

A seven-week evening course via Zoom, with lessons twice a week. Levels from A0 to B2. Study materials included. Free access to online tool to learn vocabulary and practice phrases.

Speaking Dutch correctly is only possible if you have a decent understanding of its grammar. This is why our courses are subdivided into a grammar part and a conversation part, with one specialized teacher for each. The grammar teacher helps you build a solid base, while the conversation teacher encourages you to speak from day one.

Dutch Courses Amsterdam offers Dutch classes at all levels, from introductory (A0) to advanced (B2, state exam program). We use our own study materials that were specially developed with a focus on daily conversation and correct word order. They are easily understandable, fun, and interesting to learn from. For the B2/C1 conversation level, we use external books.

4worldlovers: Enjoy a fully customized course at a great location in the heart of historic Amsterdam–very close to Amsterdam Centraal–or in the Museum Quarter, on the Nieuwe Herengracht, in Amstelveen or in Den Haag. We also teach clients Live Online via Zoom and in-person at corporate client locations in the Randstad.

There is nothing more important for your English course success than your English trainer. Our native-speaker teachers bring an intelligent, communicative and personalized approach to your course that will keep the focus firmly on you and your professional goals.

Private intensive courses all year round: business English, academic English and test preparation: fully customized for you and your goals. These 1:1 programs, Live Online or in person, provide a deep, focused dive into English. Learners can expect a full immersion experience that will quickly improve English fluency and confidence.

Accents can be charming and add a sort of music to language. But accents can also be problematic, interfering with everyday communication. If people often ask you to repeat what you said, you may have pronunciation errors that are making you hard to understand.

What do you want to achieve? Better speaking? Better writing? A successful job interview? Do you need to speak English at work, or to pass a test for university admission? What are your goals and challenges?

You can ring us at +31 20 823 0569. We are happy to speak with you in English or Dutch. Let’s talk!

Choosing the right course can be difficult, but we’re here to help. Below, we’ve provided some client scenarios that may fit your situation. Can’t find what you’re looking for? No problem! We love to customize training so that you have the best possible experience. So let’s talk! Request your free appointment with an English Center trainer now.

“Jan works for a bank. He is Dutch and speaks pretty good English, but he is quiet in English business meetings because he has to mentally translate everything. Conversations move too fast for him, and he often feels left behind. “

Jan chose a private intensive course. Now he has a much bigger vocabulary ,and he doesn’t need to translate! He is comfortable and confident when listening and speaking in English meetings.

“Maria is a native Spanish speaker. She is a highly educated engineer with a great job, but people often ask her to repeat herself. Her strong accent can be hard to understand.”

Maria has chosen a weekly private pronunciation lesson with a supportive trainer. She is working on reducing her accent and learning correct English pronunciation.

“Liesbeth is a scientist who needs to present papers at international conferences. She can memorize her presentation, but she’s worried about the Q & A.”

Liesbeth is following a weekly private lesson that helps her to be a better listener and speaker. Now she feels less stressed and more confident.

“Wendy Ruijfrok is a young actress who wants to audition for English as well as Dutch parts. As an established performer in Dutch TV & film–Brugklas and Silverstar–she is working with an English Center pronunciation coach to get that casual American sound.”

“Marielle Orr is the HR director at Innova. She needed weekly online business English training for 100 employees, mostly from the Netherlands and India. She wanted a course covering elevator pitches, presentations, customer service and more.”

Marielle asked the English Center to provide English Business training for about 100 employees. They train on Monday mornings, Live Online.

4worldlovers: Our Dutch language courses are aimed at highly educated foreigners with a strong command of the English language. We offer courses at several levels with different schedules and different prices.

4worldlovers: Do want to work towards a clear goal and feel in charge of your own learning process?


Do you want tools to feel confident and in control when engaging in conversation?

Do you want to learn a Dutch that you can actually use in your daily life?


Do you feel memorizing lists of words doesn't work for you?

Joska Kruijssen is currently taking a sabbatical from teaching, to study a Masters degree. Our teachers will continue to teach private classes, but we won't be running any group courses this year.


From the 15th of July 2022 till the 15th of July 2023, we will only be offering private classes or in company programs for 8 people or more.

4worldlovers: TaalBoost Dutch language courses are the ultimate solution for either in-class or online Dutch language learning that is feedback-driven and teacher-guided, practical and functional, fully engaging, highly interactive and fun - at all proficiency levels.


TaalBoost in-class Dutch language courses are provided as traditional offline lessons at our location in Amsterdam city centre, on the Marnixstraat 78-80.

TaalBoost live virtual Dutch language courses take place online and can be attended from anywhere, as long as you have a laptop and a fair internet connection.

Whether you opt for the in-class or the online TaalBoost Dutch language learning experience, you can at all times count on TaalBoost quality of teaching that encompasses three essentials for successful language learning: engagement, interaction and feedback.

Learn the Dutch language most optimally two evenings per week during 6 weeks. The online evening courses take place every two months and are organised from beginners to advanced (A1-B2) language levels.

Learn the Dutch language most optimally two mornings per week during 6 weeks. The online day courses take place every two months and are organised from beginners to advanced (A1-B2) language levels.

Not in the mood for an online evening course? Attend the Dutch language course during 10 Saturdays. Learn Dutch in the morning and save more time between the lessons for self-study.

Learn the Dutch language in a smaller group at our location in Amsterdam city center. The in-class evening courses take place every two months and are organised from beginners to advanced (A1-B2) language levels.

Immerse yourself in the Dutch language and level up your Dutch in 6 days. Attend 5 teaching hours daily from Monday to Saturday. The intensive Dutch course takes place monthly. For beginners and experienced beginners (A1-A2).

TaalBoost virtual courses can be adapted to fit the needs, timetable and pace of your company’s dynamics. TaalBoost lessons can be taught either virtually or in person, tailored to your learning goals. Come in touch with us and request a quote!

“The best language course I’ve ever had!!!! During A1 intensive course we made an incredible transition from knowing zero Dutch to a level sufficient for simple everyday conversations. And that’s within a week! Amazing!” - Anna Steinzeig

“The best Dutch course in Amsterdam! I completed successfully 2 levels! Guided by experts, small groups, very professional teachers, empathic, capable of creating group cohesion! Great location too. It was very intensive, difficult but the best choice, beautiful experience and very valuable! I am very grateful. Vandaag begrijp ik en spreek ik Nederlands!” - Silva Heijneman

“I started a course at TaalBoost in March 2020 and because of the known circumstances the course was turned into an online one. I was impressed by how easy it is to study Dutch online and how much fun it is. Thanks a lot to the TaalBoost teachers!” - Olga Sergeeva

“I've done a few courses in foreign languages and this tops the lot. Absolutely fantastic teachers, subject matter, and with a great pace to the course. I really enjoyed the lessons and feel much more confident with Dutch. The lessons were full of fun with a great mix of relevant linguistic challenges. Bring on Level 4!” - Ross Curzon-Butler

"The best Dutch course that I have attended so far. I really enjoyed every lesson. I would come to the school eagerly even after a long workday and go home in high spirits after our classes. I really hope a new Level 5 course will be organised, as I cannot see myself going to any other language school with the same success!" - Julia Tsvetkova

“Fantastic course! The teachers were very knowledgeable and engaged, learning was made fun and overall the experience was for at least 5 stars! Couldn’t recommend more!! I can’t wait for the next level!” - Tereza Brachtlova

“I completed multiple courses with TaalBoost, I was extremely happy with the increase in my Dutch understanding and speaking. I have recommended several people to study Dutch here. Thank you Mirko and the gang!” - Dan McCabe

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We know how important language learning is for people. It opens up possibilities in your professional life, love life and daily life. Language connects people and that’s what makes it beautiful.

We offer Dutch, English and Spanish courses for all kind of people and all kind of purposes. So find out now how we can improve your future!

If you are not able to take physical courses, we offer online possibilities as well. You can take online group courses, the online Dutch course ‘Dutch Every Day’ or you can take private lessons via Zoom. This way you can choose your own pace and intensity.

The semi-intensive and intensive General Group Courses will go from one level to another. All the aspects of the language will be covered, such as speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.

In the Conversation Courses you will focus on improving your speaking skills, such as vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency in speaking and gaining more confidence in speaking the language.

With the specific Dutch Inburgering Exam Preparation Training, we prepare you for the inburgering exam in 6 lessons. In small groups and lessons given online or at our location in Amsterdam.

The Private lessons are 1-on-1 lessons and are fully adapted to your needs and level. You can choose your own pace, intensity and focus. So it’s possible to prepare for an exam, job interview or focus on particular aspects like writing, speaking or professional language.

We offer English, Dutch and Spanish courses for groups or individual employees. The professional courses are tailor-made to the needs of your company and can be given at your office or our location.

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Situated in the heart of Amsterdam, BLTC is your centre of choice for English and Dutch language courses online and face-to-face. As an Authorised Cambridge English exam centre, BLTC trains students for internationally recognised Cambridge English Exams, the Teaching English (CELTA) qualification and is the IELTS Test Centre in the Netherlands (International English Language Testing System).

Improve your English in a truly international environment. From beginner to proficiency, business to academic, Cambridge exam preparation to personalised training, BLTC has the course for you online or face-to-face.