Our Dutch Journal

Hallo allemaal! 👋
We’re Mesut and Nina, the founders of My Dutch Journal Language School.

Like many learners, we once sat in Dutch classes feeling a gap between grammar drills and real conversations. That gap inspired us to build My Dutch Journal—a school designed to make learning clear, enjoyable, and confidence-driven.


What Makes Us Different

  • We don’t just teach Dutch—we work with the same teachers we trusted and learned from in our own Dutch journey.
  • Our courses move at a steady, human pace—never rushed, always supportive.
  • With a strong conversation focus, our programs include extra practice and review sessions that make your learning stick.
  • Our workshops dive into the tricky points learners really struggle with—such as past tense, sentence structure, and Dutch verb conjugation.
  • We also offer dedicated conversation workshops, giving you the space to put your Dutch into action.

Our Philosophy on Life and Learning

We love the saying:
“Het leven is Gouda, geniet van elke hap.” (Life is Gouda, enjoy every bite.)
That’s how we see learning too: not something to rush, but something to savor.

Who We Are

Mesut combines the discipline of boxing, the rhythm of drumming, and his passion for discovering new flavors in the kitchen. His professional background is in commercial banking and .NET development—a mix of structure, logic, and creativity that now shapes the way we design our courses. (More on LinkedIn)

Nina is a lifelong language enthusiast with experience in HR. Beyond Dutch, her journey has touched French, Bulgarian, and even Chinese—giving her a deep, personal understanding of what it means to learn a new language. Combined with her creativity from painting and love for history, she brings a unique perspective to My Dutch Journal. (More on LinkedIn)

Together, we share a love for travel, cycling tours, tasting new flavors, and connecting with cultures—and we bring this same spirit of exploration into My Dutch Journal.


So when you learn with us, you’re not just signing up for another language course. You’re joining a school built by learners, powered by trusted teachers, and designed to give you both progress and confidence.

✨ Ready to see the difference?
👉 Explore our courses, workshops, and conversation clubs.