Taalcafé
Speaking Dutch together
At the Taalcafé, you don’t get lessons – you simply have friendly conversations with others over a cup of coffee or tea. Volunteers are there to guide the conversation. They’ve been trained to support you in a relaxed and helpful way. The Taalcafé takes place every Wednesday and Thursday at the Plein, in collaboration with SOL and the Bibliotheek Rotterdam. You don’t need to book — just come and join.
Entry level
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve lived in the Netherlands for years or have only just arrived – everyone is welcome. You do need to speak a little Dutch. That means you know some basic words, understand simple sentences, and can have short conversations. Your Dutch should be at A1 level or higher.
About the partners
Bibliotheek Rotterdam
Every Wednesday, Bibliotheek Rotterdam hosts the Taalcafé at Plein. The activities are organised by Taalhuis Rotterdam. Adults can practise and improve their Dutch here, and ask questions about language learning opportunities in the city.
SOL
Every Thursday, SOL joins the Taalcafé at Plein. SOL stands for Samen Ondernemend Leren (Learning, Participating and Taking Initiative Together). This organisation works with local residents and is committed to learning, participation and community-driven initiatives. They focus on solutions and believe in learning by doing – together.