Dutch Language Training

Most of the Dutch & Such language courses are online. We use Google Classroom for sharing assignments. For the live online sessions with my instruction and questions from the class, we use Google Meet. Occasionally, we run courses on location at Badlaan 16, Amstelveen.

Before the course, you will receive a link to log on to the sessions in Meet and the assignments in Google Classroom.

If you’d like to sign up for one of my Dutch courses, please hit the Learn More button at the top of this page. I look forward to meeting you! Tot ziens!

Elementary Dutch (from A0 to A1)

‘Lekker!’ ‘Leuk!’ ‘Gezellig!‘ Since you arrived in the Netherlands, you have heard these words many times, but what do they mean? And what about life in the Netherlands makes it so incredibly ‘Leuk’, ‘Lekker’ and ‘Gezellig’? You need a Dutch survival kit.

In this program, we’ll be working on the language basics. Daily Dutch is our main focus. In a café, at the market, in a restaurant, and at the doctor’s are just a few examples of themes we work on at this stage. Does it sound like fun? Or ‘leuk’, as we say. Click here to get an impression of what we learn at the elementary level.

Online Elementary Dutch Course on Wednesdays

Post-Elementary Dutch (from A1 to A2)

You have the basics of Dutch, and now you’re ready to move on to the next level and gain confidence in using the language. In this program, you will consolidate the basics you have learned so far. Daily Dutch is still at the heart of the vocabulary we learn.

In the Post-Elementary Dutch course, you will learn to use the past tense and move on to constructing more complex sentences. Conversational Dutch is still our main focus. You will be talking about your work, general interests, travel, food, and more. Sound like fun? Then join us!

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In-person Post-Elementary Dutch Course on Thursdays

Assessment

To do a self-assessment, please find the link to the checklist at the bottom of my homepage or simply click here. Read through the descriptions and fill in the self-assessment checklist to get a good idea of your level of Dutch. If you have specific questions about your level, please drop me a line using the contact form.

Registration

If you would like to join a course then please fill in the registration form.

Payment

For details concerning payment or a quotation please fill out the contact form.

You can pay by internet banking, iDeal, credit or debit card.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me:

Nick Walker: +31 (0)6 – 42272974

Further details

For the course to be viable, there must be at least three applicants. If the course does not go ahead, you will be informed. If so, you will naturally be offered a different course or a refund.

Homework

The general rule for homework during your language course is as follows:

for each class, you need to factor in the same amount of time for the homework.

If, for instance, you have a 90-minute class once a week, then the time you spend on homework should be 90 minutes as well. Before you start doing your homework, it is important to time yourself. Cap your homework time at that 90-minute mark. Don’t worry if you haven’t finished.

Bear in mind that it is more productive to do your homework in three half-hour sessions spread out throughout the week than in one 90-minute session. The secret to learning is routine.