Expat Integration and Cultural Adaptation in the Netherlands: A Practical Guide for a Successful Transition.

From 31 £ /h

Moved to the Netherlands? Our **Expat Integration and Cultural Adaptation in the Netherlands** course will help you quickly feel at home in your new environment. Learn the basics of the Dutch language, discover the culture and customs, and get practical tips for navigating daily life and the workplace in the Netherlands. Whether you're here for work, study, or adventure, this course provides everything you need for a smooth and successful transition.

Location

Online from Netherlands

About Me

Hello! My name is Ilona, and I have a passion for a wide range of subjects, from language and culture to personal development and more. My diverse interests have allowed me to gain extensive knowledge in various areas. I offer online lessons and am always here to help with any questions you may have, no matter the topic. My goal is to support you in your learning journey and help you achieve your goals. Let's discover and learn together!

Education

Mindfulness, social media basics, learn to love yourself, healthcare and well-being assistent. The power of your gut feeling. Certificates and diplomas obtained.

Experience / Qualifications

Certificates and diplomas obtained. Over 10 years of experience in healthcare and 3 to 4 years of experience in other subjects.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

Dutch

English

Skills

Personal training

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tue

Wed

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Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

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20-24

Olivier

5.0

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Starting a new life as a university student is not always easy. This course is intended for the student wishing to learn the methodologies, tips and reliable recipes that will allow him to pass his exams from the first session. This course addresses time management, learning techniques, stress management, self-confidence, study/relaxation balance, memorization techniques. In a few hours of training, the student is ready to start (or restart) his new career as a university student. A minimum of 6 hours is recommended.

Cami

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➤ From NVC (Non-Violent Communication) through the pragmatic tools of empathy and emotional intelligence. From personal to professional. From theory to practice with simulations. It is about putting in place rational tools to defuse conflicts and enter your comfort / security zone. In particular, simple techniques which make it possible to improve intimate, personal and professional relationships, or even to resolve and manage violent situations in a harmonious, effective and lasting way.

➤ Indeed, the objective is to improve personal / professional communication & overcome any resulting conflicts. So how do you get a clear message across and make a difference?

➤ More precisely, the objectives are to:
0. Understand and identify the issues / risks then find a balance between empathy and conviction
1. Use interpersonal communication techniques resulting from mediation to defuse tensions and gain distance
2. Dissociate the relational and the nature of the disagreement - Overcome cognitive and psychological obstacles
3. Acquire the techniques of self-defense and mastery without hurting and being injured
4. Face and then defuse difficult behaviors (blackmail attempts, threats, destabilization) or even dangerous with a mediation strategy
5. Develop conflict management and negotiation skills, alternating attentive listening, active speaking and rationality in the face of the limited rationality of the angry individual.

➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, defusing conflicts, negotiating and speaking relevant and successful must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and powerful messages, creating an adequacy between the message received and the message sent. Consistency between form and substance.

➤ So, how to listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and mark the spirits, enhance its content, address its audience effectively and optimize the quality & clarity of the exchange / message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques of verbal and non-verbal communication.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, self-confidence, but also to work on one's leadership & charisma.

➤ So, after having precisely defined your objective & gone through the blockages encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques & a methodology:
✓Tools and deployment of conflict management tools, including NVC
✓ Perfecting your rhetoric / repartee
✓Body Language fundamentals to support and not interfere with speech while showing conviction & convincing, thus ensuring consistency between content & form
✓Techniques to put the interlocutor at ease and appear friendly / interested
✓To succeed in negotiation / mediation
✓To learn to say 'no' in three steps AND get them to say 'yes'
✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive
✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of non-violent communication
✓To adopt an effective, simple language, just by engaging
✓To use sentences, turns & expressions to be precise, simple, effective & challenge
(...)

➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practice exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can put them into practice immediately, this from the 1st session.

➤ THE TRAINER
Trained in a Grande Ecole post-preparatory European classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication, in renowned international public and private establishments, intervening in forums and conferences, & oriented towards pedagogy and careful methodology.

-Apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time savings related to travel, eco-responsibility, increased scheduling flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain the same. In addition, the notes taken during the sessions are immediately transcribed on the session chat and are automatically transmitted to you so that you can browse them during and after the session if you wish.

- Hourly fees: To support each other and to be pleasant to you in this period of covid19 and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees have been temporarily reduced. But this fixed price will not increase after the start of the sessions.

-Sessions in English / French

-As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

Camille

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(28)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION (IN BRIEF)
➤A unique support system to transform your obstacles into levers for success

➤ Here, there are no ready-made solutions or judgments, but a personalized approach that combines the best of pragmatic Anglo-Saxon coaching and applied European psychoanalysis. In concrete terms, you benefit from both practical tools for action and in-depth work on your thought and emotional patterns. The result: lasting self-awareness and tangible changes from the very first sessions.

➤The goal? To regain control over your life. To understand your inner patterns, overcome your blocks, and above all, take action using concrete techniques tailored to your situation.

➤ Examples of themes regularly addressed:
✓Self-confidence, assertiveness, self-esteem, decision-making
✓Emotional management: anxiety, anguish, stress, anger, depression, negative thoughts, addictions, trauma
✓Relationships: family, professional, school, or romantic conflicts, feelings of loneliness, or communication difficulties
✓Efficiency: concentration, procrastination, organization, time management
✓Reconstruction: overcoming trauma, transforming wounds or harmful behaviors into positive resources

➤The method:
✓An initial exchange to analyze your expectations, your obstacles and your objectives.
✓A joint exploration to decode your mechanisms and identify your triggers.
✓A concrete work plan, with pragmatic reflections and actions to implement.
✓A gradual evolution, in a relationship of trust, where each session = progress + solutions.

➤Why does it work?
Because this approach offers you both:
✓The depth of psychoanalysis to understand your invisible obstacles,
✓The effectiveness of support in immediately implementing actions,
✓The security of a caring space where we move forward together, without judgment, in co-creation.

➤ In short: a lively, interactive and personalized support that restores your confidence, clarity and energy to move forward.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
➤This methodological approach, halfway between first practical behavioral coaching in an 'Anglo-Saxon' style and then psychoanalysis accompanied by a dedicated specialized psychoanalyst psycho-practitioner, is based precisely on precise questioning techniques, offering help in finding solutions, mastering new ways of envisaging/dealing with/perceiving difficulties, then implementing actions to be carried out. Combining the advantages of the two approaches and choosing the appropriate mediator to carry out quality work and help each other move forward/overcome certain mechanisms, will therefore induce the awareness necessary for this decided change, towards a new dynamic.

➤The goal? To understand the thought and emotion patterns triggered by specific everyday situations that lead to blockages. Then, to take concrete action using pragmatic techniques and methodological approaches tailored to your situation to regain control of your life.

➤To drive this change and achieve these aspirations, a host of concrete tools are at our disposal, but they require deep self-exploration. It means questioning ourselves, analyzing, gaining perspective, and understanding the issues and problems before finally freeing ourselves through action.

➤Examples of themes/problems regularly dealt with & which are the subject of dedicated specialized support, adapted to your plan:
•Self-confidence, self-esteem/assertion, shyness, decision-making, personal development
•Management of emotions & suffering expressed in the form of anxieties, depressive disorders, embarrassments, addictions, relationship difficulties, phobia, stress, anger, anxiety, negative thoughts, panic, depression but also modification of behaviors harmful to good -being (post-traumatic stress, injuries, dependencies, addictions, etc.)
•Disorders in school/professional relationships (tensions, (re)orientation, pressures & conflicts) and personal (family, romantic, friendly, emotional) & social relationships (loneliness, communication difficulties generating pain/frustrations)
• Problem of concentration, procrastination, organization, professional efficiency, time management
•Management of a past trauma of which you are the victim
(...)

➤Initially, it is always a matter of knowing the triggers that led you to seek support and knowing what you hope to achieve with this support.

➤With specific techniques that have proven themselves & adapted to your case and through a methodological approach and pragmatic tools, the purpose involves on the one hand an exploration of oneself through psychoanalytic tools and on the other hand concrete actions, as is the essence of coaching which bears fruit from the first sessions, by making you autonomous.

➤Influenced by cognitive & behavioral therapies, by Anglo-Saxon coaching instruments & the European methodology of applied psychoanalysis, the approach therefore aims to seek links between current difficulties and past experiences, including repressed and unresolved conflicts and to confront difficulties that may be partially related to inappropriate thoughts or behaviors learned/adopted often in spite of oneself.

➤And if cookie-cutter advice is precisely not offered, that you will never be judged or directed but heard and guided, in a process of permanent/interactive co-construction...it is precisely because it is important beforehand to analyze together, to become aware, to study jointly, to deepen, to decode your blockages & your initial problem to clarify your aspirations.

So, how does a session unfold? After an initial assessment, a 'diagnostic'/exploratory contact during which your expectations are examined, your problem, your obstacles, your needs and objectives identified, the next step is to analyze them together. Then, we shift our perspective/approach, consider the 'impasse' differently, rethink the difficulties, and gradually step out of our comfort zone through a series of pragmatic suggestions, reflections, and actions to be implemented, following a work plan defined together, grounded in a supportive and trusting relationship.

➤In concrete terms, a session = reflection + solutions, with a strategy readjusted if necessary.

➤ THE CONSULTING PROFESSOR - PSYCHOPRACTITIONER
A graduate of a prestigious French Grande École and an Ivy League university in the United States, he combines academic rigor with modern teaching methods. With over 18 years of experience in Europe and North America, he has taught at prestigious international institutions (both public and private), and regularly speaks in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada, as well as at various forums and conferences.

A recognized specialist, he offers personalized and accessible support (a blend of psychotherapist guidance and practical, hands-on coaching), based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored teaching methods. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines personalization, effectiveness, and professionalism for rapid, visible results.

➤ LOCATIONS, TIMES, PRICES
✓ Areas of intervention:
-Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Zurich, Neuchâtel, Lugano, Basel, Bern, Lucerne)
-Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Liège)
-Luxembourg
-On request: France (Paris, Lyon) and Canada (Montreal)

✓ Currently: sessions are primarily conducted via videoconference – a format favored by almost all participants, as it combines the same high-quality interaction with great organizational flexibility. All content, notes, and recommendations are provided directly through the dedicated chat. Advantages: time savings (no travel), flexible scheduling, comfort, and eco-responsibility.

✓ Fees: reduced and stable fees, designed to remain affordable without compromising on quality.

✓ Languages: French / English.

✓ Results: noticeable progress from 2 sessions (2026 study).

✓ Special offers: gift vouchers available all year round – an original and useful way to please your loved ones.

✓ Schedules to be defined together, adjusting as best as possible to your constraints.

✓ Initial exchange by email then telephone.

✓ 100% tailor-made program, adapted to each need.

✓ Why choose this training?
-Because you benefit from international expertise at the service of your objectives.
-Because each session is personalized and you will leave with concrete tools.
-Because the approach is not theoretical: it is lively, interactive and results-oriented.
-Because you benefit from a motivating, supportive and stimulating environment, which promotes confidence and rapid progress.
-Because in just a few sessions, you will already notice a tangible difference.

Prashil

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👑 Greetings, Aspiring Chess Champions! 👑

I am thrilled to introduce myself as your dedicated chess instructor. My name is Prashil, and I come to you with a passion for chess that has led me to victory in numerous tournaments and earned me the esteemed title of an Internationally acclaimed chess player.

With a rating hovering 2000+ and the proud privilege of representing our country on the national stage, I'm excited to guide you on a chess journey like no other.

I, too, started as a budding chess player, facing the challenges and self-doubt that often accompany learning this intricate game. I understand firsthand the difficulties you might encounter, and that's precisely why I'm here—to turn you into a chess virtuoso.

🌟What You'll Gain Under My Tutelage 🌟

🔍 Chess from the Ground Up: We'll begin with the fundamentals, ensuring everyone understands the game's basics.

🚀 From Novice to Maestro: Whether you're taking your first steps or advancing your skills, I'll guide you on chess mastery.

🧩 Mastering the Chessboard: We'll delve into chess pieces, tackle puzzles, and develop tactics that will amaze your opponents.

🏰 Opening Moves: Uncover the secrets of various chess openings and traps, setting the stage for your future victories.

🧠 Game Memory: Learn to memorize games, a skill that will elevate your gameplay to new heights.

👁️ Blindfold Chess: For truly advanced players, I'll teach you the fascinating world of blindfolded chess, a mark of true chess expertise.

🤝 Tailored Instruction: I offer one-on-one and group lessons to meet your unique needs and preferences.

🕒 Flexible Timings: I understand that life has its demands. My classes are available in the morning, afternoon, and evening, making chess excellence convenient.

Are you ready to embark on this thrilling chess journey with me as your mentor? Prepare to learn the game and master it to become a renowned chess player!

Join my Chess Club today and make your move towards chess greatness. For enrollment or any class inquiries, feel free to reach out here. Your chess adventure begins here! 🌐

Hugh

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Do you want to feel more at ease in social situations both professionally and in your personal life?
Then this class is for you!
Learn how to deal with social situations - the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ when it comes to meeting new people, entertaining, business meetings, understanding different cultural practices etc...
Etiquette is about treating other people in a polite and respectful way so that social interactions whether for social or business reasons go smoothly, and allow both parties to interact seamlessly!
To find out more get in touch and let me help you with all matters dealing with etiquette.

Lahcen

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I am a professor and executive trainer. I acquired a solid education in France in humanities and educational sciences. I completed my training in documentary engineering.
I am a consultant to the Agence universitaire de francophonie-Comité scientifique and a consultant to the Association of Young Doctoral Students based in Paris.
I support pupils and students to help them meet their academic challenges and improve their performance.
I aim to develop their autonomy, their motivation, and their study skills, but also to strengthen their self-confidence and their well-being.
Students also ask me to assist them with the revision of their academic work: dissertations, theses and scientific articles.

Marcel

5.0

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Do you need help preparing for a job interview? Do you want to learn how to present yourself, how to pitch yourself, or how to market yourself as a freelancer? How do you start your job search? How do you create your action plan?
What to do with LinkedIn? What to put on LinkedIn?
I have been working as a professional coach for six years. I also work as an outplacement coach, supporting people who have lost their jobs. I can support you during this often difficult period and give you the tools you need to succeed!

Micaela

5.0

(28)

An individual space to work on your body, mind and habits in an integrated way

This proposal combines physical training sessions with coaching tools to help you not only improve your physical condition, but also generate changes that you can sustain in your daily life.

During the process we can work on:

• Movement, strength, mobility and physical condition
• Body connection and awareness
• Creation and transformation of habits
• Motivation and perseverance
• Defining and monitoring objectives
• Beliefs and patterns that may be hindering your changes
• Organization and personal commitment

The methodology adapts to each person and their particular moment. You don't need to have previous training experience or arrive with a perfectly defined goal: we can discover it and build it together during the process.

My approach starts from a simple idea: change doesn't only happen when we train, but when we manage to integrate what we work on into our daily lives.

I am a Physical Education Teacher and Ontological Coach, with experience in individual support, training and processes related to habits and well-being.

Joseph

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This would be a wonderful class where there is much fun and much laughter.

I would encourage all to be onboard and enjoy the swahili history which is richand entertaining.

The coastal people are so much kind hearted and so much welcoming to the rest of the world

Ilona

5.0

(28)

Personal one to one holistic life coaching for women to progress in core areas of life - wealth, wellbeing and relationships. Nothing in our lives works in isolation and oftentimes breakthroughs require viewing our life in totality and not as compartments.

When it comes to Wellbeing:
I guide you towards emotional self-regulation and body awareness, learning to read your body's signals and respond before stress builds up or dis-ease appears. Sessions also draw on yogic methods and breathwork to build strength, flexibility, and steady energy during your days.

When it comes to Wealth:
We work on financial clarity: understanding your numbers, understanding your life goals and building a financial plan that supports them. We start just where you are, whether that means having things mostly sorted already or feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. From there, you will learn how to make grounded financial decisions, apply best practices in managing personal finance, and build your own investment portfolio that supports your life goals.

When it comes to Relationships:
We start with your relationship to yourself, since that shapes every other connection of yours. From there, the focus is communication: expressing yourself clearly and honestly, and building relationships, with your partner, family, friends, and colleagues, that feel balanced rather than draining. We look at your specific life situation, and I will guide you with ways and methods to make your every relationship shine, soon you will be confident in applying those methods with ease.

Rana

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Want to learn Egyptian Arabic the way it’s actually spoken in everyday life? 🇪🇬 This class focuses on real words, expressions, and conversations you can use with Egyptians—not formal textbook Arabic. You’ll practise greetings, introductions, everyday questions, common expressions, and useful situations step by step.
My teaching style is friendly, practical, and learner-centered. We’ll learn through speaking, listening, examples, and plenty of practice, with no pressure to be perfect. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already know some Egyptian Arabic, you’ll build your confidence and learn to communicate more naturally in real-life situations.

Javier

5.0

(28)

Philosophy and Psychology for Adults: Thinking, Understanding, and Getting to Know Yourself Better

Have you ever wondered why you make certain decisions, what you really want from your life, or what meaning some experiences that have marked you have?

This class arises precisely from those questions.

This isn't your typical philosophy or psychology class, and you don't need any prior knowledge. It's a space to pause, reflect, and discuss the questions we all ask ourselves at some point in our lives, but rarely find the time to address.

Through philosophy, psychology, and other related disciplines, we will explore topics such as self-knowledge, relationships, freedom, fear, happiness, decision-making, identity, the meaning of life, our beliefs, and the great questions that accompany us as human beings.

The idea isn't to give you ready-made answers. On the contrary: it's about learning to ask better questions and finding your own answers.

The sessions will be dynamic and participatory, combining explanation

Marc

5.0

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Soy graduado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, especializado en entrenamiento personal y en salud deportiva. Ofrezco entrenamientos de calistenia, fuerza, movilidad y resistencia cardiovascular adaptados a tu nivel y objetivos. Metodología hibrida e individualizada, combinando las bases del entrenamiento con sensaciones e intuición, para que progreses de forma clara y saludable. Clases online o semipresenciales diseñadas para ayudarte a mejorar tu salud y bienestar integral. Todo pensado para que entrenes desde casa con un seguimiento claro y motivador.

Sibille

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Mental preparation is a powerful tool for learning to better manage stress, boosting self-confidence, and improving concentration. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply seeking a better work-life balance, developing your mental skills can help you face challenges with greater composure and efficiency.

I designed this course as a practical and accessible guide for everyone, to help you discover the fundamental principles of mental preparation and to provide you with concrete tools that are easy to apply in your daily life.

You will learn to better understand and manage your stress, develop your concentration, boost your self-confidence, and gain better control over your emotions. You will also discover breathing, relaxation, mental visualization, and goal-setting techniques to improve your well-being and effectiveness.

Through practical exercises and simple methods, you will gradually learn to better use your mental resources, to take a step back from difficult situations and to approach your studies, your projects and the challenges of daily life with more calm, confidence and motivation.

Sami

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**Online Private Life Coaching Classes – Unlock Your Full Potential**

Are you looking to improve your confidence, motivation, personal growth, and achieve your goals? Join personalized online life coaching sessions designed to help you overcome challenges, develop positive habits, and create a clearer path toward success.

With supportive guidance and practical strategies, you will learn how to build self-confidence, manage stress, improve decision-making, set meaningful goals, and create lasting personal and professional growth.

Whether you want to boost your motivation, enhance your mindset, or make positive changes in your life, these online coaching sessions are tailored to your individual needs.

Learn from anywhere, at your own pace, and take the next step toward becoming the best version of yourself!