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Intermediate Dutch (From A2 to B1)

Starting level

You already have a reasonable knowledge of Dutch (lower-intermediate lever / A2 level) and can easily have short conversations with neighbors, friends, and colleagues. You are ready for learning to speak more fluently and with a more extensive command of grammar and vocabulary.

Learning goals

In this course you will learn how to:

  • Communicate with more ease and fluency with friends and family
  • Have formal conversations with colleagues and, for example, meetings at work
  • Read and understand longer texts
  • Use different grammatical tenses to express yourself in a better way
  • At the end of this course you will have a vocabulary of about 4,600 words.

Content of the course

The lessons are all based on the Delft method in which Dutch customs, culture, and history. The thematic lessons of the Delft method are very suitable for 1-on-1 conversation training in which you apply the learned grammar immediately. Your vocabulary grows every lesson with about 50 words.

End level

Intermediate level (B1)

The length of the course

Depending on your learning objectives and your availability, you can choose from:

  • 30 sessions of 1 hour
  • 40 sessions of 3 quarters of an hour
  • 50 sessions of 30 minutes

Group size

  • 1 to 4 students

Place of tutoring

  • on location in Culemborg, individually or in a group of max. 4 students
  • online (via Skype), individually or 1-on-2
  • blended learning; Skype lessons complemented with intensive sessions of 3 hours per day

For whom?

Newcomers, expats (also people living abroad), students and various professionals for whom the command of Dutch plays an important role.

Study load

Depending on the frequency of your lessons and your availability, you will need a minimum of 4 hours for homework and self-study, additionally to the lesson hour.

Other requirements

  • You have time on your hands to do homework; writing and reading are not discussed extensively in class

Teaching material

  • “Tweede Ronde”, Delftse methode, with 42 lessons. Costs: € 19.95 for the app, € 65 for the book and website. More information at: www.nt2.nl.
  • “Dutch for English-speaking Expats”, Maik Klaassen, Van Dorp Education (€ 45), www.vandorp.net.

Testing options

  • ICE tests for:
    • Intake test
    • Diagnostic test
    • Final test
  • Interim testing (halfway through the learning path) is highly recommended.

Final assessment

Taaltutor offers final tests from ICE, for which a sub-certificate is awarded for each test. These tests have been approved by the Ministry of Education. The tests we can offer are: Writing, Conversation, Speaking, Listening and Reading, ranging from A1 level through C1. If you want to take the formal test called Staatsexamen I, you can find more information on this website.

Costs

Ask for an offer by sending us an email to info@taaltutor.nl.

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