Click here to sign up for a free trial lesson or a level intake.

Are you interested in learning a new language? Would you like the opportunity to meet our teachers, learn more about our school and language courses, and experience a free Arabic, Dutch, Farsi, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, or Turkish trial lesson before making a decision? We invite you to join us for our open day and ‘borrel’ on Saturday, 30 August at Gerard Doustraat 220.

Our open day is the perfect opportunity to explore your language learning options at Taalhuis Amsterdam. You can join trial lessons for various Taalhuis languages and attend intake sessions to determine your level and needs before signing up for a course. While the trial lessons take place in our classrooms, you’re welcome to join the ‘borrel’ at our café, where you can enjoy drinks and bites, chat with fellow students and teachers, and take a look at our language-themed merchandise.

Trial lessons and intake sessions are completely free, and you can join as many sessions as you want. Please reserve your spot in advance.

Click here to sign up for a free trial lesson or a level intake.

Open day program

13:00 – Doors open
13:30-14:00 – “All About Taalhuis” presentation by Myrte
13:30-14:00 – “All about Children’s courses” presentation by Emma
13:30-17:00 – Trial lessons and intakes
13:00-17:00 – School market and borrel

Arabic
14:00-14:30 – All about Arabic courses with Heba
14:30-15:00 – MSA/Lev. introduction with Heba
15:00-15:30 – Media Arabic B1+ with Heba
15:30-17:00 – Arabic intakes

Dutch
14:00-14:30 – All about Dutch courses with Lieke
14:30-15:00 – Dutch A1.1 (beginners) with Elianne
15:00-15:30 – Dutch B1.1 with Elianne
15:30-16:00 – Dutch B2+ debate club with Myrte
16:00-16:30 – Dutch A2+ conversation with Emma
16:30-17:00 – Dutch B1+ conversation with Emma
13:30-17:00 – Dutch intakes

Greek
14:30-15:00 – All about Greek courses with Myrte
15:00-15:30 – Greek A1.1 (beginners) with Annita
16:30-16:00 – Greek B1.1 with Annita
16:00-17:00 – Greek intakes

Hebrew
15:00-15:30 – Hebrew B1+ book club with Dor
15:30-16:00 – Hebrew A1.1 (beginners) with Dor
16:00-17:00 – Hebrew intakes

Italian
14:00-14:30 – All about Italian courses with Francesca
14:30-15:00 – Italian A1.1 (beginners) with Chiara
14:30-15:00 – Italian B1.1 with Luca
15:00-15:30 – Italian A2.1 with Chiara
15:00-15:30 – Antologia Italiana B1+ Marzia
15:30-16:00 – Italian Leggi e parla A2+ withChiara
15:30-16:30 – Italia Ieri e oggi (B1+) Marzia and Luca
16:30-17:00 – All about language trips to Italy with Marzia
13:30-17:00 – Italian intakes

Spanish
14:00-14:30 – All about Spanish and Catalan courses with Alberto
14:30-15:00 – Spanish A1.1 (beginners) with Alicia
14:30-17:00 – Spanish intakes

Turkish
14:30-15:00 – Turkish A1.1 (beginners) with Yüsra
15:00-15:30 – Turkish Bookclub (B1+) with Yüsra
15:30-16:00 – Turkish A2.1 with Yüsra
16:00-17:00 – Turkish intakes

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FAQ

How can I register for a trial lesson or an intake?
Please fill in the registration form with the required information. You will receive the confirmation for each session you signed up for via email the week before the open day.

What is a level intake?
A level intake is a short appointment with one of our teachers to decide which course or what type of lessons (private or group) offered at Taalhuis Amsterdam would be the most appropriate for your level and needs. It is not an official level assessment exam; you will not take a comprehensive test or get a certificate.

I am a beginner, do I need an intake?
No, if you are a beginner, your level is A1.1, and you don’t need to do an intake. You can join an A1.1 trial lesson for beginners.

I can’t make it to the open day, when is the next one?
If you cannot make it to our on-location open day, you are very welcome to join us on Tuesday, 2 September, for a virtual learning experience. Check out this page for the online open evening schedule and fill in the registration form to sign up for a trial lesson or an intake.

I am a student at Taalhuis, can I still join?
Of course! The open day is open to everyone, and we’re happy to welcome our students too. If you want to enroll in a course but are not sure about your level, you can do an intake or join trial lessons to get a sneak peek of the course(s) you want to join. You can also just come by to catch up, say hi, and chat with our teachers and other students while you’re enjoying your drinks at our café.

Can I schedule a level intake for another time?
Yes! Please email us at info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl and we will contact you to make an appointment. The intake session will take approximately 15-20 minutes and will be on location or online (via Zoom).

I have another question.
Email us at info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl and we will respond as soon as possible.