Are you already familiar with the passé composé and the imparfait? Have you met Dr and Mrs Vanderkampp? Perhaps you already know how to conjugate them, but do you know when to use them?

In this workshop, French teacher Charlotte will freshen up your conjugaison of the passé composé and the imparfait, before exploring when and how to use them. You will look towards French cinéma for metaphors that help you understand. You will practise a lot by playing games, writing short texts, and speaking about experiences in the past.

Register here

The duration of the workshop is 3 hours (including a short break) and it is suitable for all those who’ve finished A2.1 and above.

Additional exercises and a writing assignment will be given and corrected by the teacher within two weeks after the workshop.

🗓️ Saturday 18 January 2025

🕦 13:00 - 16:00h

Register here

Are you already familiar with the _passé composé_ and the _imparfait_? Have you met Dr and Mrs Vanderkampp? Perhaps you already know how to conjugate them, but do you know _when_ to use them?

In this workshop, French teacher Charlotte will freshen up your _conjugaison_ of the _passé composé_ and the _imparfait_, before exploring when and how to use them. You will look towards French cinéma for metaphors that help you understand. You will practise a lot by playing games, writing short texts, and speaking about experiences in the past.

[Register here](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/french-grammar-workshop-passe-compose-vs-imparfait/)

The duration of the workshop is 3 hours (including a short break) and it is suitable for all those who’ve finished A2.1 and above.

Additional exercises and a writing assignment will be given and corrected by the teacher within two weeks after the workshop.

🗓️ Saturday 18 January 2025

🕦 13:00 - 16:00h

[Register here](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/french-grammar-workshop-passe-compose-vs-imparfait/)

French grammar workshop – Passé composé vs. imparfait


Do you want to learn a new language? And would you like to meet our teachers, learn more about our language courses and take a trial lesson? We invite you to our open day on Sunday 15 December at our new location at Gerard Doustraat 220 .

During the open day, you can follow trial lessons of different Language House languages ​​and have intake interviews to determine your language proficiency level before you register for a course. It is the perfect opportunity to see which language lessons suit you best. While the trial lessons take place in the classrooms, you can enjoy a snack and a drink, browse through our Language House products and books and talk to other students or teachers!

Trial lessons and intake interviews are completely free and you can attend as many sessions as you like, as long as you reserve a spot in advance.

Click here to register for a trial lesson or an intake interview.

Open Day Program
13:00 – Walk-in
13:30-14:00 – “All about the Language House” presentation by Myrte
13:30-17:30 – trial lessons and intake interviews
13:00-17:30 – market and drinks

IMPORTANT! BOOK YOUR TRIAL LESSON OR INTAKE INTERVIEW IN ADVANCE

Check the full program here

Can't wait to see you there!

Do you want to learn a new language? And would you like to meet our teachers, learn more about our language courses and take a trial lesson? We invite you to our open day on **Sunday 15 December** at our new location at [Gerard Doustraat 220](https://maps.app.goo.gl/y4SRz87DdaFt5QjQA) .

During the open day, you can follow **trial lessons of different Language House languages ​​and have intake interviews to determine your language proficiency level before you register for a course**. It is the perfect opportunity to see which language lessons suit you best. While the trial lessons take place in the classrooms, you can enjoy a snack and a drink, browse through our Language House products and books and talk to other students or teachers!

**Trial lessons and intake interviews are completely free** and you can attend as many sessions as you like, as long as you reserve a spot in advance.

**Click** [here](https://forms.gle/VTtdTWSn5spTiQc98) **to register for a trial lesson or an intake interview.**

**Open Day Program**  
13:00 – Walk-in  
13:30-14:00 – “All about the Language House” presentation by [Myrte](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/nl/docent/myrte-jansen/)  
13:30-17:30 – trial lessons and intake interviews  
13:00-17:30 – market and _drinks_

[IMPORTANT! BOOK YOUR TRIAL LESSON OR INTAKE INTERVIEW IN ADVANCE](https://forms.gle/VTtdTWSn5spTiQc98)

Check the full program [here](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/nl/evenement/open-dag-op-15-december/)

Can't wait to see you there!

OPEN DAY TAALHUIS AMSTERDAM | FREE INTAKE

Time to improve English business presentation skills!

The Business English workshops are designed for B1+ level students who want to enhance their skills in a professional environment. Participants will improve key skills such as communication, negotiation, and presentation, as well as develop the confidence to handle job-related tasks, from crafting professional emails to succeeding in interviews. 



The second session of this series will focus on how to present in English.

Speaking out amongst your colleagues or peers does not always come naturally. In this workshop, you will learn tips to help you deliver a clear, concise, and effective speech and boost your confidence for your next presentation. We will observe and discuss different types of presentation techniques as demonstrated by renowned public speakers. As part of this workshop, you will also have the opportunity to deliver a (mini) presentation and receive feedback.



The duration of the workshop is 2 hours and it is suitable for students with a B1+ level. When you sign up, please indicate in the comments your English proficiency level so we can plan the lessons accordingly.



Register here!



🗓️ Saturday 14 December 2024

🕦 13:00

📍 Gerard Doustraat 220

Time to improve English business presentation skills!

The Business English workshops are designed for **B1+ level students who want to enhance their skills in a professional environment**. Participants will improve key skills such as communication, negotiation, and presentation, as well as develop the confidence to handle job-related tasks, from crafting professional emails to succeeding in interviews.

The second session of this series will focus on how to present in English.

Speaking out amongst your colleagues or peers does not always come naturally. In this workshop, **you will learn tips to help you deliver a clear, concise, and effective speech and boost your confidence for your next presentation**. We will observe and discuss different types of presentation techniques as demonstrated by renowned public speakers. As part of this workshop, you will also have the opportunity to deliver a (mini) presentation and receive feedback.

The duration of the workshop is 2 hours and it is suitable for students with a B1+ level. When you sign up, please indicate in the comments your English proficiency level so we can plan the lessons accordingly.

[Register here!](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/business-english-workshop-how-to-present-in-english/)

🗓️ Saturday 14 December 2024

🕦 13:00

📍 Gerard Doustraat 220

Business English workshop – How to present in English | Taalhuis


Get your ticket here.

Cinema has always been a medium that has reflected the society of a country, just as film may be seen as a tool to influence the society, customs, and even the language of a country. For this reason, Taalhuis Amsterdam organizes a small annual cineforum for its students and all lovers of Mediterranean languages and cultures.

This year, we have decided to support an organization that serves a cause in which we strongly believe: Mediterranea Saving Humans.

Since 2018, Mediterranea has been working to rescue people who are crossing the sea to reach Europe and risk their lives. As a language school with a focus on Mediterranean languages, whose mission is to make the world more multilingual (and also more multicultural), we believe that migration is a human right and we support Mediterranea and its projects.

This year’s Cineforum has the theme ‘migration’ and ticket proceeds will go to Mediterranea Saving Humans. Each month, we will feature a film in a different language that tells a story of migration. There will be a short introduction and some time to discuss the movie after the screening with our teachers and/or volunteers of Mediterranea. We are happy with this collaboration and excited to share this event with our community of students and language enthusiasts.

This month, we watch ‘Politiki Kouzina’ (2003) by Tassos Boulmetis.

Duration: 1h 48m
Languages: Greek, Turkish, English
Subtitles: English
Get your ticket here.

Program
19:00 – Introduction
19:15 – Film
21:00 – Aftertalk

*The ticket price includes one free drink. The movie has English subtitles and the introduction and after-talk sessions will be in English.

What to expect
Before the screening, our teachers will provide an introduction to the film (in English), offering insights into its context, noteworthy elements, and characteristics of the work and the director. During the introduction, you will be provided with some elements that will allow you to fully enjoy the film, not only from the point of view of its artistic beauty but also from the point of view of its cultural content.

After watching the film, there will be time to discuss and chat more about what we have seen and share discoveries and points of view. If possible, we will use the language you are learning with fellow students, teachers, and native speakers.

About the movie
Πολίτικη κουζίνα (Politiki Kouzina) refers to the cuisine of Konstantinoupoli – the Greek name for Istanbul and often only named Poli (City with a capital) because it was for a long time The City of the Greek-speaking world. The food and way of cooking in this city is one of the cherished cultural elements that came to current-day Greece following the catastrophic events of ‘exchanging’ populations in Greece and Turkey.
This cuisine is the title and decor of ‘Politiki Kouzina’ (A Touch of Spice), a Greek feel-good movie from 2003 with a beautiful soundtrack by Evanthia Reboutsika. The film is directed by Tassos Boulmetis and had a fantastic reception, winning – among others – the Best Film award at the Greek State Film Award.

Fanis, a successful but somewhat bored astronomy and astrophysics professor, goes to Istanbul to visit his grandfather Vassilis. It is no ordinary visit, Grandpa Vassilis is about to die and he and Fanis have not seen each other for 30 years. They haven’t seen each other since Fanis and his family had to leave Turkey in 1964 following the Istanbul Pogrom (1955-1978) when the ethnic Greek community of Istanbul was reduced from 135,000 to 7,000 by a series of government-orchestrated riots, pogroms, and deportations. On his return to Turkey, Fanis recalls his childhood with his grandfather, a spice trader who mentored him, and their terribly painful separation as well as the loss of the place that had once been his home.
Get your ticket here.

[Get your ticket here.](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/cineforum-politiki-kouzina-tassos-boulmetis-2003/)

Cinema has always been a medium that has reflected the society of a country, just as film may be seen as a tool to influence the society, customs, and even the language of a country. For this reason, Taalhuis Amsterdam organizes a small annual cineforum for its students and all lovers of Mediterranean languages and cultures.

This year, we have decided to support an organization that serves a cause in which we strongly believe: [Mediterranea Saving Humans](https://mediterranearescue.org/en).

Since 2018, Mediterranea has been working to rescue people who are crossing the sea to reach Europe and risk their lives. As a language school with a focus on Mediterranean languages, whose mission is to make the world more multilingual (and also more multicultural), we believe that migration is a human right and we support Mediterranea and its projects.

**This year’s** [Cineforum](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/ticket/season-ticket-cineforum/) **has the theme ‘migration’ and ticket proceeds will go to Mediterranea Saving Humans.** Each month, we will feature a film in a different language that tells a story of migration. There will be a short introduction and some time to discuss the movie after the screening with our teachers and/or volunteers of Mediterranea. We are happy with this collaboration and excited to share this event with our community of students and language enthusiasts.

**This month, we watch ‘Politiki Kouzina’ (2003) by Tassos Boulmetis.**

**Duration:** 1h 48m  
**Languages:** Greek, Turkish, English  
**Subtitles:** English  
[Get your ticket here.](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/cineforum-politiki-kouzina-tassos-boulmetis-2003/)

**Program**  
19:00 – Introduction  
19:15 – Film  
21:00 – Aftertalk

\*The ticket price includes one free drink. The movie has English subtitles and the introduction and after-talk sessions will be in English.

**What to expect**  
Before the screening, our teachers will provide an introduction to the film (in English), offering insights into its context, noteworthy elements, and characteristics of the work and the director. During the introduction, you will be provided with some elements that will allow you to fully enjoy the film, not only from the point of view of its artistic beauty but also from the point of view of its cultural content.

After watching the film, there will be time to discuss and chat more about what we have seen and share discoveries and points of view. If possible, we will use the language you are learning with fellow students, teachers, and native speakers.

**About the movie**  
_Πολίτικη κουζίνα (Politiki Kouzina) refers to the cuisine of Konstantinoupoli – the Greek name for Istanbul and often only named Poli (City with a capital) because it was for a long time The City of the Greek-speaking world. The food and way of cooking in this city is one of the cherished cultural elements that came to current-day Greece following the catastrophic events of ‘exchanging’ populations in Greece and Turkey._  
_This cuisine is the title and decor of ‘Politiki Kouzina’ (A Touch of Spice), a Greek feel-good movie from 2003 with a beautiful_ s_oundtrack by Evanthia Reboutsika. The film is directed by Tassos Boulmetis and had a fantastic reception, winning – among others – the Best Film award at the Greek State Film Award._

_Fanis, a successful but somewhat bored astronomy and astrophysics professor, goes to Istanbul to visit his grandfather Vassilis. It is no ordinary visit, Grandpa Vassilis is about to die and he and Fanis have not seen each other for 30 years. They haven’t seen each other since Fanis and his family had to leave Turkey in 1964 following the Istanbul Pogrom (1955-1978) when the ethnic Greek community of Istanbul was reduced from 135,000 to 7,000 by a series of government-orchestrated riots, pogroms, and deportations. On his return to Turkey, Fanis recalls his childhood with his grandfather, a spice trader who mentored him, and their terribly painful separation as well as the loss of the place that had once been his home._  
[Get your ticket here.](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/cineforum-politiki-kouzina-tassos-boulmetis-2003/)

Cineforum – Politiki Kouzina (Tassos Boulmetis, 2003)

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 Arabisch en Nederlands zijn jullie hosts!



Cost: 5,- (one drink included).



If you would like to join, please register here.  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.



🗓️ Friday, 6 December

🕦 18:30h

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 Arabisch en Nederlands zijn jullie hosts!

Cost: 5,- (one drink included).

If you would like to join, [please register here](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/arabic-dutch-intercambio-language-exchange/). 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.

🗓️ Friday, 6 December

🕦 18:30h

Arabic-Dutch intercambio (language exchange)

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 Friday morning for a casual gathering where we can chat in Italian, and enjoy a nice espresso to start the ‘fine settimana’ in the best possible way.

This event 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.

🗓️ Friday 6 December 2024
🕐 11:30-13:00
📍 Tweede Schinkelstraat 26

€10,- / Free for members of Vereniging Dante Alighieri* (send an email to info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl to register)

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 Friday morning for a **casual gathering where we can chat in Italian, and enjoy a nice espresso to start the ‘fine settimana’ in the best possible way.**

This event welcomes students with varying levels from A2 to B2.

[Please register in advance](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/caffe-parlante-2/) and let us know your level in the comments so that we can plan the conversation activities.

🗓️ Friday 6 December 2024  
🕐 11:30-13:00  
📍 Tweede Schinkelstraat 26

€10,- / Free for members of _Vereniging Dante Alighieri\* (send an email to_ [info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl](mailto:info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl) _to register)_

Caffè Parlante | Practise your Italian

Are you learning Farsi and do you want to improve your fluency? Are you a Taalhuis student* and do you need some help with your homework? You are very welcome to join us in our Café Farsi!

In these monthly lunchtime sessions with our Farsi teacher Niloufar, you will have the opportunity to chat in Farsi and practise speaking through conversation activities, ask your questions, and get help with your homework.

This event is open to everyone with varying levels who would like to practice Farsi.

Please register in advance and let us know your level in the email so we can plan the conversation activities.

🗓️ The event will take place monthly on Wednesdays, from 12:00 to 13:00.

*Café Farsi is free for our students. If you are learning Farsi at Taalhuis and would like to join, you don’t need to sign up on this page but email info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl to register.

Are you learning Farsi and do you want to improve your fluency? Are you a Taalhuis student\* and do you need some help with your homework? You are very welcome to join us in our Café Farsi!

In these monthly lunchtime sessions with our Farsi teacher [Niloufar](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/teacher/niloufar-saber/), you will have the opportunity to **chat in Farsi and practise speaking through conversation activities, ask your questions, and get help with your homework.**

This event is **open to everyone with varying levels who would like to practice Farsi**.

[Please register in advance](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/cafe-farsi-3/) and let us know your level in the email so we can plan the conversation activities.

🗓️ The event will take place **monthly on Wednesdays, from 12:00 to 13:00**.

\*Café Farsi is free for our students. **If you are learning Farsi at Taalhuis** and would like to join, you don’t need to sign up on this page but **email** [info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl](mailto:info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl) **to register**.

Café Farsi | Practise Farsi through conversation activities

ook, there comes the steamboat….'

Sinterklaas is in town! This typical Dutch holiday (December 5) and the weeks leading up to it are full of gingerbread, chocolate letters, presents and … Sinterklaas poems!

Are you celebrating Sinterklaas with Dutch family, do you have to write a poem for your Dutch mother-in-law or for your partner's 14-year-old cousin? Taalhuis will help you out!

Take the workshop Writing Sinterklaas Poems and write your Sinterklaas poem with our help.

Anyone who wants (or needs?) to write a poem, taste home-made gingerbread nuts and learn to sing one or two Sinterklaas songs is very welcome to attend this festive workshop.

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🗓️ Saturday 30 November 2024
🕐 14:00 - 16:00
📍 Gerard Doustraat 220

BOOK YOUR SPOT

_ook, there comes the steamboat….'_

Sinterklaas is in town! This typical Dutch holiday (December 5) and the weeks leading up to it are full of gingerbread, chocolate letters, presents and … Sinterklaas poems!

Are you celebrating Sinterklaas with Dutch family, do you have to write a poem for your Dutch mother-in-law or for your partner's 14-year-old cousin? Taalhuis will help you out!

Take the workshop **Writing Sinterklaas Poems** and write your Sinterklaas poem with our help.

Anyone who wants (or needs?) to write a poem, taste home-made gingerbread nuts and learn to sing one or two Sinterklaas songs is very welcome to attend this festive workshop.

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🗓️ Saturday 30 November 2024  
🕐 14:00 - 16:00  
📍 Gerard Doustraat 220

[BOOK YOUR SPOT](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/nl/evenement/workshop-sinterklaasgedichten-schrijven/)

Workshop Writing Sinterklaas Poems | Taalhuis

We invite you to join this workshop if you want to work on your Italian grammar skills: our topic for November is il congiuntivo presente.
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with the congiuntivo and often forget to use it when we should. However, after this special workshop, you might be able to turn around your relationship with this mood and make a big step ahead in your Italian proficiency.

During the session with Chiara, you will analyse the congiuntivo in the present tense and see its use in various contexts. In 1,5 hours you’ll have the opportunity to do lots of practice with the use of this verb form via exercises, games, and quizzes.

🗓️ Friday, 29 November 2024
🕦 17:00-18:30
🎟️ Get your ticket

This workshop is open to everyone with a B1 level (students with a higher level are also welcome if they can use a refresher). When you sign up for this workshop, please indicate in the comments whether you’re a Taalhuis student and what your Italian proficiency level is so that we can plan the lessons accordingly.

We invite you to join this workshop if you want to work on your **Italian grammar skills**: our topic for November is _il congiuntivo_ _presente_.  
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with the _congiuntivo_ and often forget to use it when we should. However, after this special workshop, you might be able to turn around your relationship with this mood and make a big step ahead in your Italian proficiency.

During the session with Chiara, you will analyse the _congiuntivo_ in the present tense and see its use in various contexts. **In 1,5 hours you’ll have the opportunity to do lots of practice with the use of this verb form via exercises, games, and quizzes**.

🗓️ Friday, 29 November 2024  
🕦 17:00-18:30  
**🎟️** [Get your ticket](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/event/italian-grammar-workshop-il-congiuntivo-presente/)

This workshop is open to everyone with a B1 level (students with a higher level are also welcome if they can use a refresher). When you sign up for this workshop, please indicate in the comments whether you’re a Taalhuis student and what your Italian proficiency level is so that we can plan the lessons accordingly.

Italian grammar workshop – Il congiuntivo presente


Register here

Enter our 'Language Kitchen' and dive into Turkish (food) culture with Esra, our teacher and 'cook for a day'! You will learn to prepare two typical Turkish dishes: imam bayıldı (literally: 'fainted imam') and kısır (bulgur salad).

These dishes are part of the Turkish custom of family dinners, where many people come together to spend time together and eat tasty, traditional dishes.

During this 2.5 hour workshop you will roll up your sleeves to prepare this Turkish meal yourself. While cooking you will work on your culinary vocabulary in Turkish and you will also hear interesting stories about Turkish eating habits and traditions.

When the preparations are done we set the table and start with a drink and some starters. Then it is time to eat this typical 'comfort food' and chat about Turkish culture, cuisine and language.

This menu is completely vegan.

The program:
17:00 – cooking
19:30 – table setting and drinks
20:00 – dinner!

Register here

[Register here](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/nl/evenement/turkse-taalkeuken-met-esra/)

Enter our 'Language Kitchen' and dive into Turkish (food) culture with Esra, our teacher and 'cook for a day'! You will learn to prepare two typical Turkish dishes: _imam bayıldı_ (literally: 'fainted imam') and [kısır](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/nl/zo-maak-je-de-turkse-gerechten-kisir-en-mucver-klaar/) (bulgur salad).

These dishes are part of the Turkish custom of family dinners, where many people come together to spend time together and eat tasty, traditional dishes.

**During this 2.5 hour workshop you will roll up your sleeves to prepare this Turkish meal yourself**. While cooking **you will work on your culinary vocabulary in Turkish** and you will also hear interesting stories about Turkish eating habits and traditions.

When the preparations are done we set the table and start with a drink and some starters. Then it is time to eat this typical 'comfort food' and chat about Turkish culture, cuisine and language.

This menu is completely vegan.

**The program:**  
17:00 – cooking  
19:30 – table setting and drinks  
20:00 – dinner!

[Register here](https://taalhuisamsterdam.nl/nl/evenement/turkse-taalkeuken-met-esra/)

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