Skill levels
When people need to learn a language, it’s obviously useful to have a way to indicate their language level. That’s why language levels have been defined. It's important to know that the steps between the language levels are not all the same. This is what you are more or less capable of when you speak Dutch at the following levels:
A0
You don't speak Dutch, or just know a couple of words.
A1
You can have easy conversations about direct needs or very familiar subjects, but the communication is completely dependant on repetition and slow speaking of the person you are talking to.
A2
You can have short social conversations about everyday topics but usually you are not capable of keeping the conversation going on your own.
B1
You can talk about every day topics, but also about work or special interests. You can give your opinion and you can tell why something is a problem. You are able to talk about more abstract topics like movies, books and music.
Unsure about your level?
If you're unsure about your current skill level, you can take a short test. We might also have a brief chat to help me better assess your level. If you're interested, just send an email to info@learn-dutch.nl.
Courses and requirements
For all courses you need to understand English, mostly for the intro lesson and partly for the first few lessons. After that, we will speak only Dutch. The introductory lesson is mandatory, (read the terms and conditons) as it explains how to study effectively — so make sure you don’t miss it. This lesson will be on the Friday before the course starts. It's also important that you’ve completed secondary school, as the programme can be quite challenging.
A0-A1
Every tuesday and friday
19:00 - 20:15 online lessons for free (6 - 9 people)
(online license for the method is needed (60 euro))
A1-A2
This course is not available yet
A0-A2
This course is not available yet
A2-B1
This course is not available yet
Terms and conditions:
- The course will only take place if at least 6 people have signed up.
- If fewer than 6 people register, the course will be canceled and you will get your registration fee back.
- If you miss all or part of the course, you can’t get a refund.
- You can cancel your registration up to two weeks before the course starts. After that, you have to pay the course fee, and no refund is possible.
- You must pay the full course fee at once.
- You cannot give your place to someone else.
- If you miss the introduction lesson of the beginner course, without telling, you will lose your place and be removed from the course. There will be no refund.
- If you are absent on the first day of the course, without telling, you will lose your place and be removed from the course. There will be no refund.
Address
The exam is at:
Poeldijkstraat 391
1059 VL
Amsterdam
Want to register?
Send an e-mail to info@learn-dutch.nl with your full name, address and the course of your choice, and I'll send you an invoice.
What do you need for the A0-A2 course?
You need a one-year license for the online course materials of 'Nederlands voor anderstaligen' (Dutch for foreign speakers) of the Delft method, which you can get here. The book (27,50 euro extra) is handy to have around but not necessary. For extra practice, you can buy the 'Oefenboek' (Practice book) but most students don't need it.
What do you need for the A2-B1 course?
You need a one-year license for the online course materials of 'Tweede ronde' (Second round) of the Delft method, which you can get here. The book (20 euro extra) is handy to have around but not necessary. For extra practice, you can buy the 'Oefenboek' (Practice book) but most students don't need it.
