Taal to learn

Nadiya says: 'I have taken three courses at TopTaal followed, because I wanted to be able to communicate better with Dutch people. If you live in another country, you have to taal I think I speak well.' The first course Nadiya took was Taal for Beginners. After that she took part in Taal for advanced students, after which they also Taal and Personal Financial Administration followed. Taal and Personal Financial Administration has given her more insight into how to manage her own administration. What to do when you receive an official letter from, for example, the tax authorities. And how to send an email. The lessons were very practical.

My compliments for your teachers

She has had lessons from various teachers. 'Every teacher was unique. They all responded well to questions and had a lot of patience. They also explained well and had a sense of humor. So my compliments for your teachers! The atmosphere was very good. I have really enjoyed it.'

Nadyia would like to take more courses, if possible. But participation must be free again, because she cannot afford tuition. She received the courses through the municipality. In the meantime, she is going to taalto keep skills up to date every Friday Taalcafé, a meeting place for non-Dutch speakers and Dutch people who want to help them with their taalskill, a collaboration between TopTaal and the Leren Helpt! Foundation 'I enjoy studying and that is also because you have such good teachers. So TopTaal should definitely continue offering courses.'

The atmosphere was very good too. I enjoyed it!

Although Nadiya glows when she talks about her homeland, where she last visited five years ago, she also loves Amsterdam. 'The mountains in Ukraine are beautiful. Odessa is a port city on the Black Sea. That is beautiful. But I also like Amsterdam. I love the Dutch. They are so friendly and they communicate so easily. It's nice to walk through the city. I walk everywhere. That's how I stay young.' Although Nadiya is not required to take an integration course, she will soon take her integration exam. 'Just because I like it.' What will she do next? 'Then I will TopTaal Thank you. I don't know how yet, but I will definitely give something back.