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Free Dutch lessons
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Looking for affordable Dutch lessons?
Free Dutch lessons are offered by us at two different locations in Rotterdam during the weekdays:
The Dutch lessons are given by certified Dutch language instructors
The classes are given in small groups where every student gets individual attention and works according to their own level.
Students learn and practise the Dutch alphabet and the pronunciation of the letters. Students also learn the Dutch verbs, grammar and how to form correct sentences.
As part of their homework, students are asked to make presentations, for example on what to do and say when in a shop or on how to make an apple pie.
Students are also given assessment tests to assess their progress, to determine how much the student has learnt and understood over a specified number of weeks (usually after a period of around 26 weeks of Dutch language lessons).
Would you like to get more information on learning Dutch with us? Please send an email to [email protected]
Free Dutch lessons are offered by us at two different locations in Rotterdam during the weekdays:
- At Hordijk 10; 3079 DJ Rotterdam on Wednesday mornings as well as Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
- At Wolphaertsbocht 278b; 3081 KR Rotterdam on Wednesday evenings
The Dutch lessons are given by certified Dutch language instructors
The classes are given in small groups where every student gets individual attention and works according to their own level.
Students learn and practise the Dutch alphabet and the pronunciation of the letters. Students also learn the Dutch verbs, grammar and how to form correct sentences.
As part of their homework, students are asked to make presentations, for example on what to do and say when in a shop or on how to make an apple pie.
Students are also given assessment tests to assess their progress, to determine how much the student has learnt and understood over a specified number of weeks (usually after a period of around 26 weeks of Dutch language lessons).
Would you like to get more information on learning Dutch with us? Please send an email to [email protected]
Please be aware that our administration is limited at this time. We have been receiving a large number of responses. We have not been able to respond immediately to all the emails. It might take sometime for us to get back to you. Please bear with us. We will respond to your emails!
Free Dutch Lessons, Rotterdam - Picture Gallery
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Announcement:
We are now accepting students for our next Dutch Language Sessions which will be starting from: *** The first complete week of September 2015 ***
Your registration for our Dutch Language Lessons will only be validated on your attendance of the initial lesson of our Dutch Language Session.
Invalid registrations will be annulled and not recognised. Will you join our Dutch Language Lessons?
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Learning Dutch via the internet
There are some resources available for learning Dutch online:
Van Dale online dictionary which includes English-Netherlands and Netherlands-English translations Van Dale online dictionary With the van dale online dictionary you can look up a word to determine if the word is a HET or DE word. |
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Alfabetiseren
With alfabetiseren you learn proper pronounciation of Dutch words, in addition to strengthening your listing and speaking skills. Step 1 - Listening and speaking Step 2 - Writing Step 3 - Reading (with interactive game) |
Learn Dutch online - beginners
Learning Dutch using the Delftse methode
Nederlands voor buitenlanders (Dutch for foreigners) Lesson 1 - Hallo, Ik ben Sofie van Delft Lesson 2 - Uit welk land kom je? Lesson 3 - Overal spreekt men Nederlands |
If you want to start off with something less intensive, you can begin with the Basiscursus (Basic courses)
Basiscursus 1
Lesson 1 - Hoe heet je? - TEXT 1 - TEXT 2 - TEXT 3
Lesson 2 - Familie - TEXT 1 - TEXT 2 - TEXT 3
Lesson 3 - Hoe laat is het? - TEXT 1 - TEXT 2 - TEXT 3
Basiscursus 2
Lesson 1 - Ik woon in Nederland - TEXT 1 - TEXT 2 - TEXT 3
Dutch grammar
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How to use the Dutch grammatical trainer
[1] Read the instructions (given in Dutch) then click on -> to go further [2] On the second page, set the words in the right order. Once you are done click OK [3] On the third page, click on the right personal pronoun - She, We, He, The (persoonlijk voornaamwoord - Zij, Wij, Hij, Het in Dutch) to complete the sentence [4] On the fourth page, fill in the correct verb (werkwoord in Dutch) to complete the sentence. A verb (werkwoord in Dutch) conveys an action or a state of being. |
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Nederlands in beeld (Dutch in picture)
Again, if you want to begin with simple grammar training, you can start with Nederlands in beeld. Nederlands in beeld. Beginnen (Dutch in picture. Begin) Words are used to form sentences using Nederlands in beeld. There are 18 lessons which are made up of short texts. The lessons also help people who are completely new to the Dutch language develop their Dutch grammar. CEFR level: Starter > A1 Complete grammar lessons for the Dutch in picture - Nederlands in beeld |
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Dutch verb (werkwoord) conjugation
This online tool helps you to conjugate Dutch verbs (werkwoorden) in all tenses (present, past, future as well as present perfect , past perfect , future perfect). For example, click here to see how to conjugate the Dutch word zijn. Click here to conjugate the Dutch verb hebben. Click here to conjugate the Dutch verbs mogen kunnen zullen willen Click here to conjugate the Dutch verb komen. Click here to conjugate the Dutch verb moeten. Click here to conjugate the Dutch verb zitten. Click here to conjugate the Dutch verbs wonen horen Click here to conjugate the Dutch verb praten. Click here to conjugate the Dutch verb laten. Click here to conjugate the Dutch verb verhuizen. Click here to conjugate the Dutch verb voorbereiden. Voorbereiden is an example of what is called a scheidbare werkwoord in the Dutch language. |
Learning Dutch with the ETV.nl Academy
Taalklas.nl - This is part of the website oefenen.nl, which is part of the ETV.nl Academy
Taalklas.nl is a free fun way to learn Dutch via the internet at your own pace. Taalklas.nl is targeted at Beginners. Registration with taalklas.nl is very simple. All you require is a username (this could be your first name for example) and password. Email is optional. |
The registration steps for Taalklas.nl are as follows:
1) Click on 'Inloggen' or START 2) Look at >>> 'Registreren (Ik heb nog geen wachtwoord)' |
3) 'Kies een gebruikersnaam' select a username 4) Give a password under 'Kies een wachtwoord' 5) Entering an email address is optional 6) Tick 'Ik ga akkoord met de voorwaarden', I agree with the terms 7) Click on 'Registreren' to compete the registration process. |
Taalklas.nl is a good preparatory internet course or supplement study alongside our Dutch language lessons. Click here to register or log into taalklas.nl
Lees en Schrijf - This is part of the website oefenen.nl, which is part of the ETV.nl Academy
Lees en Schrijf develops reading, writing and comprehensive skills in the Dutch language. The registration process is the same with Taalklas.nl Registration is free. Information required for registration is a username and password, email address is optional. If you have already registered for Taalklas.nl you can use the same login details for Lees en Schrijf. |
The programs with one star are easier, programs with 5 stars are more advanced.
You can view and try the demo Toesten by clicking here. Click on Algemeen - lezen 1-3 to begin.
How to use Lees en Schrijf
When you have completed an exercise click on enter[OK] (if shown).
If you are unsure about what to do click on help[?]
Another useful feature is the uitleg [with the light bulb picture] that gives the user some tips on how to tackle an exercise. (The uitleg feature is not on all programs).
You can view and try the demo Toesten by clicking here. Click on Algemeen - lezen 1-3 to begin.
How to use Lees en Schrijf
When you have completed an exercise click on enter[OK] (if shown).
If you are unsure about what to do click on help[?]
Another useful feature is the uitleg [with the light bulb picture] that gives the user some tips on how to tackle an exercise. (The uitleg feature is not on all programs).
oefenen.nl Improve your skills...
To see how oefenen.nl works go to http://oefenen.nl/hoe_werkt_het click on the lady, then on the TV. You will get a brief description on how the oefenen.nl website works [ this is in Dutch, or choose the country flag of a language you understand, see at the upper right corner ]. Registration and use of oefenen.nl for individuals is free. You can select a topic based on a subject and practise the shown exercises. |
Learn Dutch online - intermediate
Learning Dutch using the Delftse methode
Nederlands voor buitenlanders - Tweede ronde (Dutch for foreigners - Second round) Lesson 1 - Geachte cursist Lesson 2 - Nederland, waar ligt dat eigenlijk? Lesson 3 - Een dagje Amsterdam Complete grammar lessons for the Second round - Grammatica Tweede ronde |
Learning Dutch with the ETV.nl Academy
etv.nl
On etv.nl you can find series of online-TV programs that show different aspects of the Dutch society.
etv.nl
On etv.nl you can find series of online-TV programs that show different aspects of the Dutch society.
Here are a few selected clips from etv.nl
Kijk op geld
Episode 8. Verzekeringen
Taal + Beroep = Werk
Episode 4. Administratieve dienstverlening
Episode 5. Internationale Groothandel
Baanbrekend
Episode 5. Cosmetica
Episode 11. Middenstand
Burgerschap
Episode 1. Staatsinrichting
Episode 3. Godsdienstvrijheid
Episode 5. Verzorgingsstaat
Aan het werk blijven
Episode 1. Samenwerken & Gezin
Episode 3. Gezondheid & Arbeidsongeschiktheid
Episode 6. Beter worden in je werk & Kinderopvang
Aan het werk
Episode 1. Orientatie op de arbeidsmarkt
Episode 2. Solliciteren
Episode 4. Diploma's uit eigen land. Wat kun je ermee?
Episode 5. Sociale vaardigheden
Episode 6. Een eigen bedrijf
Kijk op geld
Episode 8. Verzekeringen
Taal + Beroep = Werk
Episode 4. Administratieve dienstverlening
Episode 5. Internationale Groothandel
Baanbrekend
Episode 5. Cosmetica
Episode 11. Middenstand
Burgerschap
Episode 1. Staatsinrichting
Episode 3. Godsdienstvrijheid
Episode 5. Verzorgingsstaat
Aan het werk blijven
Episode 1. Samenwerken & Gezin
Episode 3. Gezondheid & Arbeidsongeschiktheid
Episode 6. Beter worden in je werk & Kinderopvang
Aan het werk
Episode 1. Orientatie op de arbeidsmarkt
Episode 2. Solliciteren
Episode 4. Diploma's uit eigen land. Wat kun je ermee?
Episode 5. Sociale vaardigheden
Episode 6. Een eigen bedrijf
Learn Dutch online - advanced
Learning Dutch using the Delftse methode
Nederlands voor buitenlanders - Derde ronde (Dutch for foreigners - Third round) Lesson 1 - Woorden op reis. Een presentatie door een cursist |
Tools for letter writing in Dutch
These are carefully selected links to websites which help with basic letter writing in Dutch.
dutchgrammar.com/forum - The basic form (FORMAT) of a Dutch letter
en.bab.la Phrases: Business | Letter - Letter: Opening, Letter: Main Body, Letter:Closing EXAMPLES
answers.yahoo.com - How do you end a friendly letter in Dutch?
brievenwinkel.nl - FULL LETTER WRITING EXAMPLES ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS AND THEMES
dutchgrammar.com/forum - Please and thanks and all that polite stuff ;) - LETTER OPENING AND CLOSING EXAMPLES
heardutchhere.net/mail - MAIL WORDS
dutchgrammar.com/forum - The basic form (FORMAT) of a Dutch letter
en.bab.la Phrases: Business | Letter - Letter: Opening, Letter: Main Body, Letter:Closing EXAMPLES
answers.yahoo.com - How do you end a friendly letter in Dutch?
brievenwinkel.nl - FULL LETTER WRITING EXAMPLES ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS AND THEMES
dutchgrammar.com/forum - Please and thanks and all that polite stuff ;) - LETTER OPENING AND CLOSING EXAMPLES
heardutchhere.net/mail - MAIL WORDS
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Synonyms
Synonyms are words with the same or nearly the same meaning, in a language. You can find synonyms to Dutch words here.
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We will be upgrading this section soon with the more sample integration exams.
The Integration Exams 'Het Inburgeringsexamen'
To practice for the Dutch 'inburgeringsexamen' click on anyone of the downloadable files below.
The file will be downloaded to your computer. When the download is complete you can run the file from your computer.
To practice for the Dutch 'inburgeringsexamen' click on anyone of the downloadable files below.
The file will be downloaded to your computer. When the download is complete you can run the file from your computer.
__Education, Health and Upbringing A1
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OGO A1.exe | |
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_Education, Health and Upbringing A2
'Onderwijs, Gezondheid en Opvoeding OGO A2'
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File Size: | 44618 kb |
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_Work A1
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werk A1.exe | |
File Size: | 39641 kb |
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_Social participation A1
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MP A1.exe | |
File Size: | 76359 kb |
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_Social participation A2
(Not working at the moment)
'Maatschappelijke participatie A2'
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File Size: | 74340 kb |
File Type: | exe |
_Entrepreneurship A1
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ond A1.exe | |
File Size: | 80102 kb |
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_Entrepreneurship A2
(Not working at the moment)
'Ondernemerschap A2'
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File Size: | 71247 kb |
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_Knowledge of Dutch Society 'Kennis Nederlandse Samenleving'
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File Size: | 22762 kb |
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Test of Spoken Dutch 'Toets Gesproken Nederlands' (TGN)
You need a phone connection to take the sample TGN test. You call the following phone number: 088-7890123.
The phone call can be made using a stable VoIP connection, a landline phone or a mobile phone.
When you make the call, you hear "Welkom bij het oefenexamen Nederlandse taal ..." at the start, followed by instructions for taking the sample TGN test.
At the end of the practise test you hear “Dank u voor het bellen. U kunt nu ophangen”.
The phone call can be made using a stable VoIP connection, a landline phone or a mobile phone.
When you make the call, you hear "Welkom bij het oefenexamen Nederlandse taal ..." at the start, followed by instructions for taking the sample TGN test.
At the end of the practise test you hear “Dank u voor het bellen. U kunt nu ophangen”.
_Sample exam short exemption test 'Voorbeeldexamen korte vrijstellingstoets'
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File Size: | 29857 kb |
File Type: | exe |