Intensive Dutch Courses A0-A1 & A1 – A2
Do you have more time to study? Or would you like to improve faster? Then our intensive courses can be the right choice for you. You will be studying for four days per week for 2 hours per day.
After the A0-A1 course has finished the A1-A2 will start immediately. You can start the course at A0 level but you can also join the course at A1 level.
A0 to A1
This course.
In the A0-A1 course you will learn how to understand, speak and read Dutch on an elementary level.
The subjects are learning how to introduce yourself, talking about personal interests and giving personal information, asking and giving directions, the weather, numbers, telling the time, shopping and other practical things.
Your classes.
During your classes, you will get practical instructions and you will work in small groups, in pairs or with your teacher on assignments and your homework. You will develop your speaking, reading, writing and listening until A1 level.
The teachers.
Our teachers are always experienced and trained professionals. They understand your individual learning needs and style and they motivate and guide you in the learning process. Their aim is to teach you all the practical Dutch language skills you need to live and work in The Netherlands. There is an open and friendly atmosphere in all our classes and students work together under close supervision from the teacher.
The result.
After completing the course, you can:
| Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing |
| You can recognize familiar words and very basic phrases about your immediate surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. | You can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences on notices, posters and in catalogues. | You can use simple phrases and sentences to describe whre you live and people that you know. You can interact with other people in a simple way. | You can write a short, simple postcard. You can fill in forms with personal details like a registration form for a hotel for example. |
Practical Information.
We teach using the book “Van Start”. You can study easily without any previous knowledge of Dutch.
To improve the most, you will have to do about 2-3 hours of homework per class. The teacher will monitor your progress and discusses this with you.
Duration: 4 weeks/16 classes of 2 hours/four times per week.
Group size: maximum 6 students
What is my level?
If you are not sure on which level you have to study you can make an appointment to do a placement test. Our teachers will discuss the result and advise you on the best course. Please contact us here.
Certificate
All students that have attended at least 80% of the classes will receive a certificate.
A1 to A2
This course.
In the A1-A2 course you will learn how to understand, speak and read Dutch on an experienced beginner level. The A2 level is the same level as the Dutch Integration exam.
Your classes.
During your classes, you will get practical instructions and you will work in small groups, in pairs or with your teacher. You will develop your speaking, reading, writing and listening until A2 level. The topics are things like learning how to use the public trarnsportation system, visiting a doctor etc.
The teachers.
Our teachers are always experienced and trained professionals. They understand your individual learning needs and style and they motivate and guide you in the learning process. Their aim is to teach you all the practical Dutch language skills you need to live and work in The Netherlands. There is an open and friendly atmosphere in all our classes and students work together under close supervision from the teacher.
The result.
After completing the course, you can:
| Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing |
| You can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary. You can catch the main points in short, clear and simple messages and announcements. | You can read short, simple texts. You can find specific information in everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables and can understand short, simple personal letters. | You can communicate in simple and routine tasks on familiar topics and activities. You can handle short social exchanges, but it is still difficult for you to keep the conversation going. | You can write short, simple notes and messages. You can write a simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something. |
Practical Information.
We teach using the book “Van Start”. You can study easily without any previous knowledge of Dutch.
To improve the most, you will have to do about 2-3 hours of homework per class. The teacher will monitor your progress and discusses this with you.
Duration: 4 weeks/16 classes of 2 hours/four times per week.
Group size: maximum 6 students
What is my level?
If you are not sure which level you have to study you can make an appointment to do a placement test. Our teachers will discuss the results and advise you on the best course. Please contact us here.
Certificate
All students that have attended at least 80% of the classes will receive a certificate.