Taalhuis Amsterdam

INTERESTED? YOU MUST REGISTER VIA WEBSITE HERE.

Join our Greek Taalkeuken Workshop – Learn Greek Through Traditional Cooking
Discover the Greek language and culture through hands-on cooking in our Greek Taalkeuken workshop. Under the guidance of our guest chef Anastasis, you will learn essential Greek cooking vocabulary while preparing a traditional Greek dinner menu. The main dish of the workshop is Papoutsakia (oven-baked eggplant) with mushrooms and feta, served with rice flavored with star anise and a cabbage–carrot salad.

The program
17:00 – cooking
19:30 – appetiser and setting the table
20:00 – let’s eat!

These recipes come from the heart of Greek family-style dining, where friends and relatives gather to enjoy homemade dishes and meaningful conversation. During this 2.5-hour workshop, you will actively prepare your own meal while learning practical Greek phrases, cultural insights, and stories connected to Greek culinary traditions.

After the cooking session, we will enjoy a small drink, set the table together, sample a few starters, and then taste the comforting Greek dishes you have created. This is a unique opportunity to explore the language, cuisine, and cultural heritage of Greece in an engaging and interactive way.

INTERESTED? YOU MUST REGISTER VIA WEBSITE HERE.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK A LEVEL INTAKE/TRIAL LESSON.

## Taalhuis Amsterdam Open Day & Free Trial Lessons

Curious about learning a new language?
Join us on Saturday, 13 December 2025, for our Taalhuis Amsterdam Open Day at Gerard Doustraat 220 — a day full of free trial lessons, level intakes, cultural encounters, and of course… a cozy borrel!
This is your chance to meet our teachers, explore our language courses, and experience a real lesson in one (or more!) of our languages:
Arabic, Dutch, Greek, French, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, or Turkish.

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### What to Expect

• Free Trial Lessons & Level Intakes
  Try out as many classes as you like and find your perfect level — all free of charge!
• Meet Our Teachers
  Chat with our warm, multilingual team and discover which course suits you best.
• Enjoy Our Café & Mediterranean Market
  Between sessions, relax with a drink and homemade cake, browse our multilingual library, or explore fair-trade books and Mediterranean goodies.

It’s the ideal opportunity to discover new languages and cultures, meet fellow learners, and get inspired for your next learning journey.

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### Open Day Program

13:00 – Doors open
13:30 – Welcoming moment
14:00-14:30 – General information sessions for each language
14:30-15:30 – All about children’s courses (information and Q&A)
14:30-17:00 – Trial lessons and intakes
13:00-17:00 – School market and borrel

### Language-Specific Program Highlights

#### Arabic

• 14:00–14:30 – All about Arabic courses with Heba
• 14:30–15:00 – MSA/Levantine Introduction
• 15:00–15:30 – Media Arabic (B1+)
• 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 A2+ conversation with Elianne
• 15:30–16:00 – Dutch B1.1 with Elianne
• 15:30–16:00 – Dutch B2+ podcast with Lieke
• 16:00–16:30 – Dutch B1+ conversation with Elianne
• 13:30–17:00 – Dutch intakes

#### French

• 14:00–14:30 – All about French courses with Emma
• 14:30–15:00 – French A1.1 (beginners) with Matthieu
• 15:00–15:30 – French A2.1 with Matthieu

#### Greek

• 14:00–14:30 – All about Greek courses with Myrte
• 14:30–15:00 – Greek A1.1 (beginners) with Stefania
• 15:00–15:30 – Greek B1.1 with Stefania
• 15:30–16:00 – Greek B2.1 with Maro
• 16:00–17:00 – Greek intakes

#### Hebrew

• 14:00–14:30 – All about Hebrew courses
• 14:30–15:00 – Hebrew A1.1 with Naama
• 15:00–15:30 – Hebrew B1+ conversation with Naama
• 15:30–17:00 – Hebrew intakes

#### Italian

• 14:00–14:30 – All about Italian courses with Francesca
• 14:30–15:00 – Italian A1.1 (beginners) with Marzia
• 15:00–15:30 – Italian Leggi e Parla (A2+) with Marzia
• 15:30–16:00 – Italian Book Clubs (Giallo B1+ & Classico B2+)
• 16:00–16:30 – Italian A2.1 with Chiara
• 16:30–17:00 – Italian B1.1 with Chiara
• 13:30–17:00 – Italian intakes

#### Spanish

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

#### Turkish

• 14:00–14:30 – All about Turkish courses
• 14:30–15:00 – Turkish A1.1 (beginners) with Seda
• 15:00–15:30 – Turkish A2.1 with Seda
• 15:30–16:00 – Turkish B1.1 with Yüsra
• 14:30–17:00 – Turkish intakes

### Event Details

Saturday, 13 December 2025
13:00 – 17:00
Gerard Doustraat 220, Amsterdam
Free admission (with registration)

Join us and learn a language!

👉 Register here for a free trial lesson or level intake

REGISTER VIA WEBSITE. CLICK HERE.

The new courses start in the week of January 12, 2026. All Language House languages ​​are offered on location and for Arabic , Dutch , French , Greek , Italian and Turkish we also offer online courses.
To help you get acquainted with our language offerings, courses, and school, we're hosting an online open evening on Monday, December 15th . It's a great opportunity to explore your language learning options and make an informed decision!

The evening begins at 6:00 PM with Myrte's "All About Language House" presentation. There will then be separate sessions for each language we offer online, where you can ask questions. Are you more interested in in-person lessons? You're still very welcome to attend the online open evening.
Participation is free. Reserve your spot using this form so we know you're coming. The open evening will take place on Zoom; you'll receive the link a week before the event.

Program:
18:00 – “All about Language House” with Myrte
18:30 – Q&A courses Arabic with Heba
18:30 – Q&A courses Dutch, French and Greek with Myrte
18:30 – Q&A courses Italian with Francesca Branca
18:30 – Q&A courses Turkish with Francesca Alioto
Reserve your spot using this form

For questions or to schedule an intake, please email info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl. We always try to respond within 48 hours.

REGISTER VIA WEBSITE. CLICK HERE.

In the week of 12 January 2026 you can begin or continue your Spanish adventure again in our house for Mediterranean languages, right in the centre of Amsterdam!

Find the full schedule for all levels, conversation courses and of course our popular club de lectura on our website.

Not sure which course is best for you? Join the open day on 13 December, for trial lessons, a level intake and more!

SPANISH COURSES
Our Spanish course are structures according to the CEFR. Click on the levels to see what is covered in each course:
A1.1, A1.2
A2.1, A2.2, A2.3
B1.1, B1.2, B1.3
B2.1, B2.4
C1.3, C1+ Deepening

B1+ CONVERSATION
Do you have difficulty fitting a weekly class into your busy schedule? There’s always time for a break! In this short conversation course, you’ll practice your Spanish speaking skills. Each week, you’ll speak about a different topic. No new grammar, no homework!

CLUB DE LECTURA (B2+)
Would you like to keep up your Spanish while enjoying the pleasure of reading a good book? In this literature-themed conversation course, you’ll read ‘Los nombres propios’ by Marta Jiménez Serrano. Every week you’ll discuss what you’ve read at home with your teacher and classmates, practise your Spanish, and share your views on the novel.

CATALAN
Bones! Com va això? With nearly 10 million speakers, Catalan isn’t just spoken in Catalonia. 40 percent of the Valencian community speak Catalan (though there it’s called ‘Valencian’), 73 percent of those in the Balearic Islands, and 34 percent of Andorra (where it’s the only official language). Even 6 percent of people living in the Languedoc-Roussillon area of France speak the language. So there are plenty of places where it would be helpful to speak una mica de català!

More info here