Intensive summer course Basic Dutch 1

After this course you can:

• Introduce yourself/someone else;
• Say where you're from;
• Ask where someone is from;
• Spell your name, address, and town;
• Ask and tell how you're doing;
• Ask and tell what you're studying;
• Tell about your hobbies;
• Invite someone over;
• Say what you like/don't like;
• Ask what someone enjoys doing;
• Tell about your family;
• Describe someone's character and appearance;
• Tell about activities you do during the day;
• Ask and tell what time it is;
• Ask and tell when something is happening;
• Make appointments;
• Have a conversation in a shop;
• Ask and tell where people/things are;
• Ask about the price of things.

After this course, you will know:

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

Grammar is secondary to communication skills and vocabulary. Only basic grammar principles such as sentence structure, present tense verb conjugation, negation, question structure, and pronouns will be covered.

The course also covers Dutch pronunciation and interesting aspects of Dutch culture.

The teacher will use Dutch as much as possible during the course.

• You will learn to really use the language by engaging in lots of interactive exercises with a focus on speaking.
• You will gain insight into the culture and nuances of the language, enabling you to understand it better and communicate more effectively.
• Learning together with fellow course participants and a teacher who challenges you and provides feedback keeps you motivated and makes learning 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.