Dutch Brainwash is an intensive Dutch course that takes place in the centre of Amsterdam. Run by Albert Both of Talencoach, it has a unique approach that is totally different from any other language course that you’ve ever heard of before.

Seven days of Dutch

Learning Dutch seven days in a row during the daytime is the biggest time saver that you can ever imagine! One of the many positive aspects is the great energy that you will feel. Although officially you sit in a class, it does not feel like it.

For many people, it feels like sitting around the table with some colleagues or friends. There's a lot of interaction, doubts are removed and you’ll notice how easy it is to be involved once you notice how relevant Dutch is in your personal (and professional) life! The main goal is to experience freedom when you speak Dutch.

Sign up for Dutch Brainwash

Here are the practical details about the seven-day course:

• Duration: Seven days in a row, always starting on a Saturday
• Time: Every day 10am-4.45pm
• Starting dates: November 21, December 12, January 16, February 13, March 19, April 17 and May 8
• Maximum number of people: 8
• Includes: all training materials and loads of stroopwafels
• Your investment: 1.595 euros (including VAT)
• Payment options: You can pay all at once or pay in three instalments before the course starts

Would life be easier if you spoke more Dutch?

Have you noticed that sometimes it seems that your life could be better if you spoke more Dutch? It could be in the little things, like conversations about everyday life that you can join in more often, and knowing what is happening around you. It may give you more choices in social activities. Furthermore, if you want to change jobs in the future, you'll have many more opportunities. 

You're likely to have picked up useful Dutch phrases at the beginning

Picking up some Dutch in the beginning seems easy. Before you know it, you’ll say "goede morgen" and "tot ziens", but you have probably noticed that pronunciation is not always easy.

You may have already taken a Dutch course, and you still don't speak Dutch

You may have tried some Dutch courses already, perhaps after work, online, in the comfort of your own home. But be honest now: did you really like it? Did you feel that you made a lot of progress? Or was it a bit boring and disconnected from your everyday life?

Joining a course seems like a logical step if you want to speak Dutch. But does it really help? Chances are, somehow, you still don’t know how to put sentences together and when you have something to say, you are always searching for words.

Many language courses are quite overwhelming. When your teacher speaks Dutch, you understand very little, and the grammar explanations in your textbook don't make much sense. And even if you already grasp many things, you still have no freedom to talk about what really matters to you, because each chapter focuses on only one subject at a time.

Are you ready for something different?

A Dutch Brainwash is a seven-day programme in the historic heart of Amsterdam, unlike any other language course you can think of.  Imagine what could happen if you had the full attention of a passionate language coach for seven days, with the theme of you and your life, as you learn to think differently about yourself, learning and Dutch!

First, you’ll learn how to relax. Then you’ll quickly discover that Dutch is, in fact, very close to English. The level ranges from A1 to C1 in a smooth, natural way, and you’ll learn to discover the deeper meaning of words, the nuances and culture, and, while you play, you'll learn to make your own sentences about any topic you like. And… as a bonus, you’ll start to understand Dutch humour, too.

What you will learn at Dutch Brainwash

Here’s what you can expect to gain from Dutch Brainwash:

• Better pronunciation
• How to construct sentences about any subject that you like
• How to increase your vocabulary within seconds
• What to do if Dutch people switch to English
• How to talk about situations that are weird and crazy
• How to sound intelligent in Dutch (with little effort on your part)
• How to understand much, much more
• How Dutch humour works (so yes, you’ll learn some cheeky things too)
• How to think in Dutch, so that everything becomes easier

The secret is a simple system that lets you create thousands of sentences and expand your vocabulary fast.

Extras for course participants

Long after the Dutch Brainwash is over, your progress will continue! Your progress doesn't have to stop after 7 days.

You can also try the following:

• One free eCourse: "The Psychology of Speaking Languages"
• One free eCourse: "30 Days To Change Your Dutch"
• Free conversation classes 10 times a year
• A secret Facebook group where you can practice your Dutch every day
• Access to new advanced programmes that are only available for Dutch Brainwash Graduates
• Access to personal coaching that is only available for Dutch Brainwash Graduates

Requirements

Is the Dutch Brainwash 7-day Dutch course something for you? It’s not for everyone. Here are some important things to consider before signing up.

Feel free to sign up if:

• You speak English (it does not have to be perfect), if you also speak additional languages, it is even better!
• You already know some Dutch (it looks and sounds somewhat familiar to you).
• You have lived at least four months in the Netherlands.
• You understand that you are in charge of your own results.
• You are curious, you love fun, and you embrace new ideas.
• You like to experience a radical difference, right now!
• You are willing to do new things and open your mind!
• You are interested in Dutch humour.

Testimonials

Here's what past participants thought of the course:

• "Dutch Brainwash definitively helped. The intensive online class revealed even more beauty in Dutch: deeper connections with other languages, culture and history, plus plenty of humour, including the Dutch-specific kind. Albert placed it in a logical context, turning it into a logical puzzle. That's what I loved about it most. I’ve finally discovered my preferred way to learn a language: first, grasp the bigger picture, not just vocabulary and grammar, but the full context." - Yulia
• "When I recommend your course to others, this is what I tell them: Before Dutch Brainwash, I could not face learning Dutch. After your course, the connection with English made it click in my brain, and finally understanding and learning Dutch was at the tips of my fingers!" - Clara
• "I can only say that it was totally different in a very positive way. We really learned how to speak and write Dutch in just six or seven days. It was an incredible way to learn a new language. Dank je wel!" - Halil

Sign up for the Dutch Brainwash 7-day Dutch language course

Browse the Talencoach website, where you can sign up for the Dutch Brainwash 7-day Dutch language course and find all the information about the course.