Energize Your Team with Language Skills, Salsa, and Connection

Moving to the Netherlands as an expat brings excitement, but also challenges: learning Dutch, building workplace connections, and feeling at home in a new culture. Enter ‘a Lot of Learning’, founded by Lotte Verduin, a passionate expert who blends professional language courses with dynamic teambuilding to help expats thrive. With 14 years of experience as a certified language teacher and fitness instructor, Lotte offers tailored Dutch (NT2) and English (ESL) courses, alongside energizing fitness bootcamps and fun salsa dance workshops. A funny mix at first, but they are Lotte’s greatest passions all together as tools to build more connection at work. By combining language skills with movement, she creates inclusive, meaningful experiences that spark intrinsic motivation and make the workplace feel more welcoming. “I believe real learning happens when people feel connected to themselves, others, and what they do,” Lotte says. “A sense of belonging and joy at work can enhance well-being, collaboration, and performance. I aim to create spaces where people feel seen, energized and ready to grow together.”

Connection that Drives Results

Lotte is no ordinary instructor. With a background in teaching and movement, she brings a unique set of skills to a Lot of Learning. Her passion for education, fitness, and dance comes together in tailored programs that resonate with expats and locals alike. The activities seem very different, but there is a connection at their heart. “Learning and moving together are low-key and effective ways to have a group of colleagues connect without feeling pushed to have forced conversations. People are often surprised by how fun small interactions during or after a session can be with a colleague they didn’t even see or talk to. They suddenly see a whole different side of each other. The unexpected moments make the connection happen naturally.” Lotte’s sessions create the small moments that matter: colleagues sharing post-bootcamp muscle aches or giggling over tricky Dutch phrases like “gezellig”. These little interactions make employees feel seen, which strengthens collaboration and motivation. Whether it’s mastering Dutch pronunciation in an NT2 course, breaking a sweat during squats, or laughing (awkwardly) through a salsa step, Lotte ensures every session is engaging and meaningful. For expats, who often crave a sense of belonging, her inclusive vibe feels like a warm welcome to the Netherlands.

Tailored Services for the Workplace

a Lot of Learning offers three different services, all delivered on-site at your company’s location and customized to your team’s needs:

• Professional language courses: Dutch and English lessons, designed to help expats and locals communicate confidently in the workplace and beyond.
• Fitness bootcamps: HIIT sessions or calming yoga, enhancing focus, teamwork, and brainpower.
• Salsa workshops: fun dance sessions that teach salsa basics, break barriers and build bonds through dancing.

These services can be booked separately or combined for maximum impact. Why combine? Movement improves learning, creativity and memory. The bootcamps and salsa workshops can be led entirely in Dutch for an extra Dutch-learning boost, creating an organic NT2 experience. As the sole contact for communication and delivery, Lotte offers full flexibility, tailoring every session to your company’s goals.

Bring a Lot of Learning to Your Team

a Lot of Learning transforms workplaces into vibrant hubs of learning and connection. Lotte’s unique mix of professional language courses, fitness boot camps, and salsa workshops empowers international teams to master language, bond with colleagues, and embrace Dutch culture, all while having fun together.

Ready to energize your team? Visit alotoflearning.nl for more information and Lotte’s contact details. Encourage your HR manager to bring a Lot of Learning to your workplace for teambuilding experiences that deliver results—and a lot of fun!