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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Festa della lingua italiana – Italian Language Festival
Taalhuis Amsterdam, Gerard Doustraat 220, 1073 XB Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, NH, NLTo celebrate the Week of the Italian Language, Taalhuis Amsterdam is hosting a one-day festival dedicated to Italian language and culture. Whether you're an Italian missing a taste of home, a language learner, or simply curious about Italy, you're warmly invited to join us. Enjoy a day of language, culture, food, drinks, and artisanal products, ending with an Aperitivo Parlante, live music, Italian cocktails, and great conversation.
See the program here.
Saturday 24 October from 12:30 - BOOK YOUR SPOTThe Week of the Italian Language, an annual global event, is celebrated this year between 19-25 October with the theme “Lingua Geniale”, and Taalhuis Amsterdam is hosting a one-day festival dedicated to the Italian language and culture.
Our school has been teaching Italian for many years, and we’re proud to have welcomed so many students who made this “Lingua Geniale” their own. In this festival, we are excited to extend this welcome to an even wider audience: from Italians missing a taste of home, to those who’ve never spoken a word of Italian, or anyone who simply loves discovering new cultures. This festival is for anyone ready to enjoy a little piece of Italy, if only for a day.
Throughout the day you’ll find countless options to immerse yourself in the Italian language, culture and tastes. And you’ll find yourself in Italy, surrounded by food and drinks and artisanal products all from Italian soil.
And of course we will close the day with an Aperitivo Parlante, live music, Italian cocktails and talks.Saturday, 24 October 2026
12:30-19:30
Gerard Doustraat 220In the line-up:
– Lectures by Carmen van den Bergh (Leiden University), Koen de Groot (Roma Aeterna), Carmelinda Gentile, and Arnold Witte (Dante Alighieri Amsterdam)
– Wine tasting workshops by Barbara Summa. Tickets can be purchased separately on:
Italy through Wine: Volcanoes in a Glass (€15)
Two Wines, Two Italies (€15)
– Walk-in pasta workshops by the one and only Marzia
– Insights on contemporary Italian music by Luca and Italian TV by Valentina
– Mini Italian lessons on various levels
– Improv Theatre show by Amsterdaje
– Live music by Vincenzo AcquAria
– Il mercato with Alfabeto bookstore, Amsterdams Lyceum, Julia Bridge studio, Momenti Blu, Levende talen
and many more!Want to collaborate? We still have a few spots available!
Contact us at info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl
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