Improv Your Dutch - learn Dutch through theater!

Although you are proud of your Duolingo streak, every time you try to speak Dutch person you inevitably switch back to English. Learning a language means you have to make mistakes, and that’s just not fun… right?

In Improv Your Dutch, it is all about fun. And mistakes. Through games and exercises from improvised theater, you will speak Dutch without focusing on grammar, word order or whether to use ‘de’ or ‘het’. It’s about trying it out, laughing, and surprising yourself.

We will start by getting to know each other and warming up our body and brain. Every class focuses on a theme inspired by improv- like emotions, playing characters, or “pretending like you know something when you actually don’t”. You will work alone, in pairs and in groups. You will learn by doing and by watching others.The classes are taught in Dutch, with some English translations whenever necessary.

Yes, of course it is scary! Learning a language is scary, and making mistakes is too. That is why I focus on safety and positivity in class. I will cheer you on from the side and will ask your classmates to do the same.

If we understand what the other player means, that is more than enough. Of course you might speak slowly or with imperfect grammer. If you’re already perfect at Dutch, there’s no need to improve it!

All levels or Dutch and all levels of improv are welcome. Usually, the class is a mix of levels (and it’s the most fun that way).

This course runs for 8 weeks, from Sept 16 - Nov 4, with a showcase on Nov 11.

Host or Publisher Jenny Hasenack