Taalhuis Amsterdam is proud to have a diverse and international team which unites experience and expertise from many different backgrounds to one place.
Next to a wide offer of Dutch as a second language (NT2) courses and foreign language courses in nine different languages, our school boasts an active department of teacher training. Since 2013 we’ve welcomed interns and teachers at the beginning of the career who join our school for a few months to observe, learn and practice the art of teaching. Over the past years there have been many teacher trainings and internal projects that focus on honing the key elements in our didactical approach: communicative, interactive and collaborative lessons.
As per January 2026 you can find various modules designed for (aspiring) language teachers. From the basic concepts of second language teaching, to in depth workshops and training on specific topics. Most modules have a cross-linguistic approach and are accessible for teachers of all languages.
Francesca Branca is an experienced Italian language teacher and teacher trainer based in Amsterdam. She coordinates the Italian department at Taalhuis Amsterdam, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in languages and linguistics and a specialization in teaching Italian as a foreign language, she combines a passion for grammar with an interactive, communicative approach. Francesca also leads training workshops for foreign language teachers, collaborating with organizations such as Levende Talen, Talenland and Alma and promoting creative, learner-centred teaching.
