Basic Dutch 1 (standard & fast track)

Once you have completed the course, you will know:

• introduce yourself/someone else;
• tell someone where you are from;
• ask someone where they are from;
• spell your name, address and city;
• explain how you are doing and ask someone how they are doing;
• explain what you study and ask what someone else studies;
• talk about your hobbies;
• invite someone to do something;
• talk about what you like/don’t like;
• ask someone what they enjoy doing;
• talk about your family;
• describe someone’s personality and appearance;
• talk about your daily activities;
• ask for the time and tell someone the time;
• ask and explain what’s happening;
• make an appointment;
• hold a conversation in a shop;
• ask where something is and explain where people/things are;
• ask the price of a product.

Once you have completed the course, you will know:

• numbers up to 100;
• the days of the week;
• the months of the year.

Learning grammar is secondary to developing good communication skills and a good vocabulary. Only the basics of grammar will be covered, such as sentence structure, present tense verb conjugation, negation, question structure and pronouns.

This course will also cover Dutch pronunciation and interesting aspects of Dutch culture.

The lecturer will speak Dutch as much as possible during the course.

• You'll learn to truly use the language through numerous interactive exercises focused on speaking.
• You'll gain insight into the culture and nuances of the language, helping you understand it better and communicate more effectively.
• By learning together with fellow students and a teacher who challenges you and provides feedback, you'll stay motivated and learning will be more fun and effective.

Would you prefer individual or faster lessons? Or do you have a specific goal you'd like to work on? We also offer a personalized program, fully tailored to your needs and wishes.