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 ‘fluid theory’ seamlessly connects to the exercises, so that the student not only understands the rules, but also learns to apply them in everyday situations.

 

All four language skills are trained within the course:

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• Reading: understanding short, simple texts

• Listening: recognizing familiar words and simple sentences

• Speaking: having short conversations about familiar topics

• Writing: composing simple sentences and forms

 

Topics covered

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• Getting to know each other and greeting: name, country, city, language

• Asking how you are, thanking and saying goodbye

• The alphabet and spelling

• Numbers and telephone numbers

• Filling in and giving personal details

• Describing family relationships

• Days, parts of the day, clock times, months and seasons

• Making and confirming an appointment

• Shopping: at the market and in the supermarket

• Ask and give directions

 

Grammar

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• Present tense (singular and plural)

• Verbs 'have' and 'be'

• Sentence structure: main clause, inversion, interrogative sentences

• Personal, possessive and passive pronouns

• Auxiliary verbs: can, may, will, must, want

• Articles: de, het, een

• Adjective and word order

• And more...