FAQ

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What are the organisations with which De Taaltrainer has experience?

De Taaltrainer’ language trainers have an average of 10 to 15 years’ experience of giving business language courses to companies and public authorities.  Between us we have worked for practically every large company and public authority in the Netherlands.

For whom are the language courses of De Taaltrainer intended?

For anyone who wants to improve their language skills or learn a new language for professional purposes.

At what levels are the languages taught?

At all of the language levels established by the Council of Europe, from beginners (level 0) to advanced (C1/C2). Overview language levels >

How are language levels determined?

The language trainers of De Taaltrainer assess language levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) established by the Council of Europe. Overview language levels >

Do you also provide crash courses or intensive courses, in the same way as the nuns do in Vught’?

Yes: the language trainers have a lot of experience of giving crash courses. Crash courses are particularly suitable for people who are about to take up a position aboard or to work with people aboard, or for those who would rather not follow a training course and work at the same time.

How long does an intensive training course last?

One to three weeks full time, depending on language and level. We also offer some semi-intensive options, e.g. five mornings or afternoons a week, or two or three days for one or more weeks.

What languages does De Taaltrainer offer?

English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. We also offer Dutch course for Dutch people (to perfect spelling or improve writing skills, for example) and Dutch courses for foreigners (Dutch for expats, Business Dutch, NT2).  Practically any other business language can be provided upon request: Chinese, Japanese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech and so on.

How much does a language course with De Taaltrainer cost?

Based on an average of 30 hours:

• Individual course: 2,175 euros
• Two participants: 2,550 (1,275 per person)
• Group of three: 3,000 (1,000 per person)
• Group of four: 3,150 (787.50 per person)
• Group of five: 3,300 (660 per person)
• Group of six: 3,450 (575 per person)
• Group of seven: 3,600 (514 per person)
• Group of eight: 3,750 (469 per person)

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Do you also give language courses in the evening?

Yes, the language courses of De Taaltrainer can also be given after office hours. But daytime courses are often more productive because participants find it easier to concentrate during the day than after a day’s work.

Where are the language courses of De Taaltrainer given?

In-company (thus at your own workplace) throughout the Netherlands.

How much time does a language training course take up?

An average business language course consists of 30 hours, i.e. generally 10 weekly sessions of three hours or 15 sessions of two hours. For participants who only want to perfect their knowledge or to work on one specific skill, 20 hours will often be enough. Participants at beginner’s level generally need at least 40 to 60 hours to achieve a good basic knowledge.

Who would be my contact at De Taaltrainer?

The trainer who gives your course will be your permanent contact during and after the course. If several trainers and/or languages of De Taaltrainer are involved, Miranda Bensing (proprietor/initiator) or one of her colleagues in the office will be your contact for coordinating commercial, content-related and organisational issues.

Why should I choose De Taaltrainer?

Simple: De Taaltrainer offers the very best price-to-quality ratio in the Netherlands. The best and most experienced language trainers at the most competitive hourly rates.

How can De Taaltrainer keep its prices so competitive?

De Taaltrainer is a network organisation to which the most experienced and successful language trainers belong. The organisation of, and communication on, the courses are largely carried out by the trainers themselves who, with their years of experience and expertise, are very valuable discussion partners for your organisation.  De Taaltrainer does not have its own training locations but works in-company, which keeps overheads down. The language trainers who work for De Taaltrainer earn 30% to 50% more than at other language institutes, while client rates are 20% to 40% lower than those of other language institutes.

Will I also get books?

You trainer will decide after the intake interview what lesson material should be ordered or produced. Sometimes this comprises language study books that we order from a publisher, but it is often specifically tailored material that the trainer produces and puts together, partly on the basis of the company’s own material, which you yourself provide.

How is a language training course organised?

As soon as we get the go-ahead to organise a language training course for you or for your employees or colleagues, we arrange intake interviews. The trainer who holds the intake interviews will advise you about the breakdown into groups (if applicable), the number of hours required, the programme subjects and the planning. This advice will be combined with a list of charges in an offer that will be sent to you. Once the offer is accepted, the first lesson can generally be held within two or three weeks. 

In what areas does De Taaltrainer have experience?

Sales & marketing, financial and legal services, transport & logistics, HRM, engineering/technology, ICT, energy, international business, imports and exports, retail industry, management, public administration and management at all levels.

Are De Taaltrainer’s trainers native speakers?

Yes.

Do you also provide cultural training courses?

Yes. All the trainers have lived and worked in the country in which the language that they teach is spoken, so they know a lot about the culture and (business) conventions of that country.  Culture and conventions always form part of a language course. But cultural courses or workshops can always be provided to your organisation as a separate subject.