This course is intended for those who already have a basic knowledge of Dutch and want to become more independent in using the language.

The course is interactive in design, with a lot of attention for active language use in practice. Through conversations, role-playing, listening exercises and assignments in small groups, a dynamic learning environment is created in which students are stimulated to apply the language directly.

In addition, the course contains a clear and structured theoretical basis. Each lesson offers a clear explanation of grammar, vocabulary and sentence structures, supported by practical examples. This 'fluent theory' seamlessly connects to the exercises, so that the student not only understands the rules, but also learns to apply them in everyday situations.

​The course trains all four language skills:

• Reading: reading and understanding everyday texts such as newspaper articles, letters and simple manuals
• Listening: understanding simple conversations, instructions or radio fragments on familiar topics
• Speaking: taking part in conversations about everyday matters, such as work, family or making plans
• Writing: writing structured texts about personal experiences, work or travel

Topics covered

• Making an appointment: making and confirming plans
• Ordering and paying in a café or restaurant
• Discussing meals and courses
• Writing messages via social media
• Using words of time in conversations or phone calls
• Telephoning: having a conversation or leaving a message
• Travelling by public transport: bus, train, tram
• Means of transport: asking for and explaining directions
• Giving and understanding instructions
• Living: types of homes, rooms and house layout
• Furnishing a home: furniture and home accessories
• Health and body
• Making an appointment with the GP
• Types of medicines and situations at the pharmacy

Grammar

• Prepositions of place (on, in, under, next to, etc.)
• Introduction of "there + numeral" (e.g. "There are three chairs")
• Perfect tense
• Verbs with "zijn" in the perfect tense
• Verbs with past participle without ge- (e.g. "bezoeken", "vertellen")
• Separable verbs in the present and perfect tense (e.g. "opstaan", "meebrengen")
• Repetition and extension of A1 grammar where necessary

Course

Duration

8 weeks
16 lessons

2 hours lesson
2 x week
 

Teacher

Daria Crisu

Meet Daria – your enthusiastic language teacher!

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Hello and welcome! My name is Daria, and I am passionate about languages, people and teaching. As an experienced language teacher, I speak Romanian, English, Spanish and Dutch – and I use this knowledge to make my lessons interesting, interactive and practical.

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Whether you are just starting out with Dutch or want to improve your existing knowledge, you are in good hands with me. My lessons are more than just learning grammar and vocabulary – we talk, laugh, listen, play language games and practice real-life situations. Think of shopping, having a job interview or writing an email. So you will not only learn the language, but also how to use it with confidence.

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