Your goal sets the plan
A job interview in Lisbon, a nursing registration in the Netherlands, a promotion that needs fluent French. We work backwards from what you need to do with the language.
Speak with confidence.
Dutch, French, English and Portuguese lessons built around your goals, your level and your calendar. From your first words to the certificate that opens the next door.
Lessons that fit your life, not the other way round
No textbook marathons. Every lesson starts from where you are and where you need to be.
Your level, tested properly
A placement test shows exactly where you are on the European scale, so no time goes on what you already know.
Your calendar, your time zone
Live video lessons early, late or at weekends. Reschedule up to 24 hours before. All you need is a laptop and a quiet corner.
Four languages, one teacher who lives in all of them
Maria grew up between languages and has taught each of them to adults for more than a decade.
Dutch
For newcomers and professionals building a life in the Netherlands or Flanders.
Exam prep: Staatsexamen NT2, inburgering
French
European French for careers in France, Belgium, Switzerland and international organisations.
Exam prep: DELF, DALF, TCF
English
For international teams, job interviews, presentations and moving abroad.
Exam prep: IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL
Portuguese
European Portuguese for work, relocation and family life in Portugal.
Exam prep: CAPLE (CIPLE to DUPLE)
From first call to certificate
A clear route, with progress you can see at every step.
Free intro call
20 minutes to talk about your goals, your timeline and when you're free.
Level test
Speaking, listening, reading and writing, so we know exactly where to start.
Your plan
Milestones built around your deadline, whether that's a new job or an exam date.
Live lessons
One-to-one or group video lessons, with practice that fits around a busy week.
Test and certify
A formal assessment of your new level, or full preparation for the official exam you need.
Know your level. Reach the next one.
Every plan follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the scale employers, universities and immigration offices use.
- A1BeginnerIntroduce yourself and handle simple everyday moments.
- A2ElementaryTalk about your routine, go shopping, ask for directions.
- B1IntermediateGet by at work and in daily life, and explain your point of view.
- B2Upper intermediateWork and study with confidence. Often required for jobs and residency.
- C1AdvancedLead meetings, give presentations and write reports with ease.
- C2ProficientExpress yourself precisely, with nuance, in any situation.
Tested, tutored and certified
Maria is a qualified examiner. She assesses your level formally and issues a certificate you can show employers, and she prepares you step by step when you need an official exam.
- A CEFR level certificate for your CV
- Mock exams under real conditions
- Detailed feedback on every speaking and writing task
Where her students are now
A new language opened the door. They walked through it.
São PaulotoAmsterdam
Two years ago I could just about order a coffee in Dutch. Today I run our team stand-ups in it. Maria planned every lesson around my new job.
RotterdamtoBrussels
I needed B2 French for my nursing registration. We planned backwards from the exam date, and I passed first time.
PortotoLondon
My interviews were in English, but my nerves were in Portuguese. After three months of role-plays, I got the offer.
Simple pricing, paid online
Pay securely by card, iDEAL or MB WAY when you book. Lesson plans stay valid for six months.
Intro call
Free
20 minutes
- Talk through your goals
- See how lessons work
- No commitment
Single lesson
€45
per 60 minutes
- Live video lesson
- Notes and practice after each lesson
- Reschedule up to 24 hours before
Plan of 10
€420
10 lessons of 60 minutes
- Level test included
- Personal lesson plan
- Progress check halfway
Exam track
€590
12 lessons of 60 minutes
- Mock exams with feedback
- Focused speaking and writing practice
- Level certificate when you finish
Is your employer paying? Maria invoices companies directly and can share progress reports.
Book your free intro call
Pick a time that suits you, or just send a message. Maria replies within one working day.
Choose a time
Times are shown in your time zone.
Thank you!
Maria will confirm your booking by email within one working day. For paid lessons, you'll get a secure payment link.
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Questions, answered
Do I need special software?
No. Lessons run on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, whichever you prefer. A laptop with a camera and headphones is ideal.
I'm a complete beginner. Is that okay?
Of course. Many students start from zero. Beginner lessons move at a gentle pace, with plenty of speaking from day one.
Can you prepare me for an official exam?
Yes. Maria prepares students for Staatsexamen NT2, DELF, DALF, IELTS, Cambridge and CAPLE, including mock exams under real conditions.
Do you issue certificates?
Yes. After a formal assessment you receive a certificate stating your CEFR level. If a visa or university needs an official exam instead, Maria will tell you which one and prepare you for it.
What if I need to cancel?
You can reschedule or cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before a lesson.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Maria invoices companies directly and can send progress reports for training budgets.