About us
Taalhuis Amsterdam is a house for languages, located in the heart of Amsterdam, where you can learn and improve your Dutch and Mediterranean languages. Because we believe that language and culture go hand-in-hand, we organize events outside the classroom, like language exchanges, movie nights and conversation walks.
Our events are open to everyone interested in learning a new language or refining their language skills.
Upcoming events
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Caffè Parlante | Italiaanse taal
Taalhuis Amsterdam - De Pijp, Gerard Doustraat 220, Amsterdam, NLINTERESTED? PLEASE REGISTER VIA WEBSITE HERE.
If you love Italy and the Italian language and are looking for an opportunity to practice your Italian in a relaxed and friendly setting, then this monthly Caffè Parlante is perfect for you. Join us on a Friday afternoon for a casual gathering where we can chat in Italian to start the ‘fine settimana‘ in the best possible way.
Our Caffè Parlante welcomes students with varying levels from A2 to B2. Please register in advance and let us know your level in the comments so that we can plan the conversation activities.
6 February 2026, Friday 14:30-16:00
Gerard Doustraat 220
€10,- / Free for members of Dante Alighieri*1 attendee
Arabic-Dutch intercambio (language exchange)
Taalhuis Amsterdam - De Pijp, Gerard Doustraat 220, Amsterdam, NLINTERESTED? REGISTER VIA WEBSITE HERE.
هَل تُريد أن تُدَرِّب لُغَتَكَ العَربيّة/الهولَنديّة؟ تَفَضَل إلى التَبادُل اللّغوي العربيّ-الهولَنديّ لنَتَدَرَب سويةً ونَتَعَلّم مِن بَعضِنا البَعض! سَيَكونَ أسَاتِذتُنا العَرَب والهولَنديون مُضيفيكُم!
Wil je je Arabisch of Nederlands oefenen? Kom dan naar deze taaluitwisseling. Onze docenten Heba (Arabisch) en Liselotte (Nederlands) zijn jullie hosts!
Friday, 6 February 2026, 18:30-20:00, Gerard Doustraat 220
Ticket: €10,- (one drink included).If you would like to join, you can register below. Please let us know in the remarks which language you’d like to practise and (if you are a Taalhuis student) in which group you are.
What is an intercambio?
Intercambio is the Spanish word for language exchange. It’s an opportunity where participants help each other to practise the language(s) they are learning. Each participant is a native or fluent speaker of one language and wants to learn and practise the other’s language.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, these events offer a relaxed, social environment where you can improve fluency, expand your vocabulary, practice together, and learn from one another. Our teachers provide activities and guidance, ensuring a structured and fun experience.
First drink is included in the ticket, and walk-ins are welcome!1 attendee
Greek grammar workshop – μέλλοντας και υποτακτική
Taalhuis Amsterdam - De Pijp, Gerard Doustraat 220, Amsterdam, NLINTERESTED? PLEASE REGISTER VIA WEBSITE HERE.
The verb is the boss in a sentence and tells us who is doing something, at what time, and sometimes even in which ‘mood’ someone is doing something!
This grammar workshop is dedicated to the simple future (απλός μέλλοντας) and the conjunctive (απλή υποτακτική), where you will master or refresh Greek verb conjugations, practise combining verbs, and talk about the future in various contexts (what are you going to do tomorrow, tonight, next year). In this 3-hour session, we will review the rules, show many examples, and give you plenty of exercises to put your grammar skills into practice.
Friday, 13 February 2026, 15:00-18:00, Gerard Doustraat 220
This workshop is open to everyone and suitable for students with a minimum A2.1 level. Students with a higher level are also welcome if they can use a refresher. When you sign up for the workshop, please indicate in the comments whether you’re a Taalhuis student and your Greek proficiency level, so that we can plan the lessons accordingly.
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27 March 2026 – η όψη1 attendee
Turkish Taalkeuken with Filiz
Taalhuis Amsterdam - De Pijp, Gerard Doustraat 220, Amsterdam, NLINTERESTED? REGISTER VIA WEBSITE HERE.
Join our teacher and “cook for one night” Filiz in our Taalhuis kitchen for a dive into Turkish culture and cuisine. Learn how to prepare a traditional Turkish dinner: kuru dolma (stuffed dry bell peppers and dry eggplants) and cacık (Turkish tzatziki).*
These dishes are not only part of Turkish cuisine but also shared across a wide geography from the Balkans to the Middle East. Although the recipes differ from region to region, they all share one thing: they taste like home.
During this 2,5 hour workshop, you will get your hands dirty while making your own Turkish meal. While you’re on the job, you’ll learn the necessary cooking vocabulary in Turkish and some interesting stories and anecdotes about traditional Turkish cuisine.
Once the preparations are done, we’ll set the table and taste a few starters. And then it’s time to taste this Turkish comfort food and chat about the Turkish culture, cuisine, and language.
*Dolma is vegan, cacık is vegetarian.
The program:
17:00: cooking
19:30: appetiser and setting the table
20:00: let’s eat!
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See other events in the Taalkeuken series:
11 October 2025 – Italian Taalkeuken with Chiara and Marzia
14 November 2025 – Hebrew Taalkeuken with Dor
12 December 2025 – Greek Taalkeuken with Anastasis
17 January 2026 – Dutch Taalkeuken with Flemming and Lieke3 attendees
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