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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 follows our personalized method and is personally matched to your goals.

Stijn Veentjer

Stijn Veentjer

Marketing & Dutch Teacher

Inspired by his grandfather's life at sea, Stijn started exploring the world at 18. He lived in Spain for a while and traveled extensively through South America, Europe, and Asia. Along the way he picked up some intermediate Spanish and Portuguese (not fluent), became fluent in English, and taught Dutch while traveling. At BYL, Stijn handles the website, marketing, and administration, and teaches students himself with a focus on practical Dutch tied to daily life.

Daniël Bakker

Daniël Bakker

Language Coordinator & Dutch Teacher

Daniël grew up traveling the world with his parents and never lost the joy of exploring new cultures. This gave him a deep understanding of different cultures and the ability to work with anyone. After graduating in Communication at Hanzehogeschool Groningen he focused on teaching students from all over the world. He enjoys helping other people develop and reach their goals, like passing the integration exam. He speaks fluent Portuguese and has a good understanding of 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 Personalized Method

Everything adapts to you. Your goals, your pace, your life.

Your Goals First

We start with what matters to you. Work, inburgering, daily life, or building friendships. The lessons follow your why, not a textbook.

One Dedicated Teacher

You work with one native Dutch teacher who knows your level, your progress, and your strengths. Lesson after lesson.

Speaking from Day One

70% of each lesson is active speaking. Real conversations and real situations, so Dutch becomes natural faster.

Materials Built Around You

Exercises and topics are tailored to your interests and level, always within the CEFR framework for measurable progress.

Typical course
  • Same textbook for everyone
  • Generic topics
  • You adapt to the course
  • Slow, abstract progress
At Boost Your Language
  • Materials made for you
  • Your daily life and goals
  • The course adapts to you
  • Use what you learn right away

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