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About Boost Your Language

Our mission: help you speak Dutch with confidence.

How it all Started

Stijn and Daniël - founders of Boost Your Language

Boost Your Language started when Stijn and Daniël were both teaching Dutch online and traveling the world. We decided to join forces and create a platform together to help others develop and get more confident with the Dutch language. Stijn built the website and handles the marketing and administration. Daniël created the lesson program. Together we are Boost Your Language.

By traveling and learning languages ourselves, from Brazil to India, across South America, Europe, and Asia, we discovered that speaking and active use of a language is the best way to learn. So we built a professional method around the European Framework of Reference that includes lots of speaking time. We know how much speaking the language can help to get a better connection with a new culture and its people. We love to help people feel more comfortable and at home in the Netherlands.

Today the team consists of 2 more teachers, and we are pleased that we can share our method with others. We are blessed to work with students from different cultures, from every background. Children to adults, out of more than 20 countries. Fully online and accessible from anywhere in the world.

Meet your Teachers

Every online Dutch teacher on our team is trained in the BOOST Method and personally matched to your goals.

Stijn Veentjer

Stijn Veentjer

Marketing & Dutch Teacher

Stijn's grandfather worked at sea and was always traveling. This inspired Stijn to start exploring the world at 18. Along the way he taught himself to communicate in Spanish and Portuguese, and his English became fluent. He studied industrial engineering, spent a semester in Bilbao, and taught English in Asia. At BYL, Stijn handles the website, marketing, and administration while still teaching students himself. His lessons center on practical Dutch tied to your daily life.

Daniël Bakker

Daniël Bakker

Language Coordinator & Dutch Teacher

Daniël grew up traveling the world with his parents and never stopped. This gave him a deep understanding of different cultures and the ability to work with anyone. He studied Communications at Hanzehogeschool and speaks fluent Portuguese and basic Spanish. At BYL, Daniël coordinates the lesson programs and teaches students himself.

Maria Kohlmann

Maria Kohlmann

Dutch Teacher

A linguist with degrees from the University of Antwerp and Zuyd Hogeschool's Translation Academy. Maria speaks four languages fluently: Dutch, English, Romanian, and Spanish. She creates warm, motivating learning environments and believes language learning goes far beyond grammar.

Lucas Elting

Lucas Elting

Dutch Teacher

Currently pursuing a Master's in Linguistics in Spain. Lucas is fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish, and French, with knowledge of Portuguese, German, and Arabic. He tailors his approach to each student's specific needs and learning style.

The BOOST Method

Speak Dutch confidently with our proven method.

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Baseline Assessment

We map your level, goals, and learning style to build your personal roadmap.

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Oral-First Learning

70% of every lesson is active speaking. Real conversations, not textbook drills.

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One Dedicated Teacher

Your own native teacher who knows your strengths, your goals, and your progress.

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Structured for Speed

Our personal approach is designed for fast, measurable results.

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Tailor-Made Materials

Everything is adapted to you. Business, travel, daily life. Your materials, your topics, within the CEFR framework.

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