Clear Dutch Grammar is an online Dutch grammar platform founded by Ilka Schaap, a Dutch teacher based in the Netherlands. It offers e-learning grammar courses, private and duo lessons, and a collection of free study materials. The e-learning courses are a collaboration between Clear Dutch and Easy Dutch Online (Lianne Gorissen).

What Clear Dutch Grammar Offers

The platform is built around the idea that Dutch grammar should be explained clearly and systematically. Courses are available for English and Spanish speakers, and cover grammar topics from foundational to advanced.

E-learning courses include:

  • Full programmes for learning Dutch from scratch
  • Targeted grammar courses on specific topics (word order, verb conjugation, er/het/de, separable verbs)
  • Multimedia resources: video explanations, written notes, interactive exercises
  • An online discussion platform where students can interact

For learners who want teacher guidance, Ilka offers private or duo lessons. After a free introduction session, she creates a personalised study programme tailored to the student's goals. WhatsApp support is available between lessons for quick questions.

The website also provides free grammar materials designed to clarify common sticking points, such as the difference between de and het, the use of er, and the position of verbs in subordinate clauses.

Who It Suits

Clear Dutch Grammar works well for:

  • Beginners who want a structured grammar foundation before or alongside speaking practice
  • Intermediate learners (A2-B1) who have picked up vocabulary and phrases but feel their grammar is holding them back
  • Self-study learners who prefer explicit grammar instruction over implicit, app-based learning
  • Learners who want occasional teacher check-ins without committing to weekly private lessons

It is less suited for advanced learners (B2+) who need nuanced, native-level grammar refinement or conversation-only practice.

Pricing

Pricing is not publicly listed in full on the website. E-learning courses are marketed as affordable compared to in-person courses, with costs kept down by eliminating physical materials and commuting. Private and duo lesson rates are discussed after the free introduction. Contact Ilka directly through the Clear Dutch website for current pricing.

Bottom Line

Clear Dutch Grammar fills a specific niche: explicit, teacher-designed Dutch grammar instruction with the option of personalised support. For learners who find the grammar-light approach of apps like Duolingo or Drops insufficient, Clear Dutch offers a more structured alternative. The collaboration with Easy Dutch Online adds course design depth, and the free materials make it easy to sample before committing.

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