What will the course bring you?
- understand simple words, phrases and sentences;
- ask and answer simple, short questions;
- follow a simple conversation;
- write simple, short sentences about personal matters.
The main objective of the course is to learn to communicate in Dutch. All skills are developed: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. To this end, attention is given to such matters as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Reading and writing skills are mostly practiced in the time allotted for self-study. Attention is also given to Dutch habits and customs.
Who is this course for?
This course is a good fit for you if you are an absolute beginner learning Dutch. You don't mind several hours of self-study per week.
Pre-requisites to follow this course
- You have followed at least 5 years of secondary education in your country of origin
- Your command of English is A2 level or higher
Are you integrating in Dutch society? Make sure to read the information about the civic integration programme and DUO loan.
Certificate
You receive a certificate upon completion of the course, provided you have attended at least 80% of the classes and you have passed the last two lessons, the result of which will appear on your certificate.
Final level: Dutch at beginner level: A1 (CEFR). After the beginners course, you continue with the Day course Dutch for beginners II (A1-A2).
