Speed ​​dating with a taalBuddy

Taal is the key to participation in society, but a new taal Learning is difficult. Speaking is often the hardest part. People are afraid of making mistakes and therefore don't dare. The only way to overcome that fear is to do it. And that's where taalbuddy, now so handy. A taalbuddy is a volunteer who works with the taallearner of Dutch taal practices by doing. TaalBuddies also ensure that a status holder or taallearner can find their way around the city. They go out together to get to know the city; to the library, the museum, or just for a cup of coffee. But a taalYou don't just find a buddy. Volunteers are scarce, and you really need to click with each other to make it a success.

TopTaal has organized speed dates for its students in the past with the aim of taalto find a buddy. This was a great success. That's why TopTaal She presented her idea to OBA Leef en Leer. This department of the OBA is committed to all Amsterdampeople who want to improve their reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. And with success, because in January and February the OBA organizes in collaboration with TopTaal and VCA, three speed dating evenings for new taalcouples. A great opportunity for volunteers to discover what it is like to be a taalto be a coach and for taallearners a fun opportunity to taalFinding a buddy. Two birds with one stone! See you there?!

• Oba Osdorp - January 29
• Oba Banne - February 12
• Oba Bijlmer - February 26

Do you want more information? Take Contaccontact us or go to: www.oba.nl/taalbuddy.html.