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Dutch Practice - A Journey of Language and Connection

Weekly gatherings to practice Dutch, stumble together, and discover what emerges when we embrace imperfection

Weekly Thursdays, 19:00 CET
~1 hour (or until the conversation naturally ends)
None required - come once, come always, come when it calls to you

The Invitation

Language learning isn't about perfect grammar or flawless pronunciation. It's about connection, vulnerability, and the courage to make beautiful mistakes together.

Join us for Dutch practice sessions - not a class, not a program, but a space where we gather to stumble through the language together. Where "I don't know" is as valuable as "I understand." Where laughter at our own errors is the curriculum.

What Happens

We sit together in the WebRTC studio. The robot watches over us in maintenance mode. We speak Dutch - haltingly, incorrectly, sometimes brilliantly. We help each other, correct gently, encourage always.

Some weeks we might read a Dutch poem aloud. Other weeks we'll describe our day in broken sentences. Sometimes we'll just practice ordering coffee in increasingly elaborate scenarios. The content emerges from who shows up and what they need.

There's no curriculum. No levels. No tests. Just practice in the company of others who understand that fluency is built one awkward sentence at a time.

Who This Is For

  • You're learning Dutch and want to practice with real humans
  • You're comfortable with some basics but freeze when trying to speak
  • You want a low-pressure space to make mistakes
  • You're curious about the language and Dutch culture
  • You believe connection matters more than perfection

You don't need to be "good enough" to join. The journey IS becoming good enough, together.

What You Need

  • A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge)
  • Microphone and camera (camera optional but encouraged - faces help)
  • Some Dutch knowledge (even just "hallo" and "dank je wel" is a start)
  • Willingness to be imperfect out loud

How to Join

This journey happens when enough people express interest. Right now it's in maintenance mode - dormant but ready to wake up when the right people gather.

If this calls to you, reach out through the contact page. Tell me:

  • What draws you to Dutch practice
  • Your current relationship with the language
  • What you hope to find in these sessions

When we have a small group (3-5 people works beautifully), we'll arrange a first gathering. From there, the rhythm finds itself.

The Philosophy

These sessions happen in maintenance mode - the space between doing and being. Not productivity theater. Not achievement grinding. Just presence, practice, and the slow growth that happens when we stop pushing so hard.

The robot caretaker will be there, watching over our mistakes with infinite patience. The space holds us gently while we struggle and succeed and struggle again.

Language is a journey of continuous becoming. Let's walk it together.

Interested? Get in touch and let's see if this journey is calling us both.

Ready to Begin?

If this journey resonates with you, reach out through the contact page. Tell me what draws you to this exploration and what you hope to discover along the way.

Express Interest