Dutch reading club
Read a book by yourself before the session and discuss it in group, practice your Dutch and set goals together!
One meeting per month. We discuss books from Leeslicht/Eenvoudig lezen which are adapted for Dutch students (+/- B1). Or, if you like, you can read the original version.
Ida Mathilde
Student reviews
Review by:
Uwe A.
B2 conversation courseDe cursus heeft me echt geholpen om mijn kennis van het Nederlands te verbeteren. In een groep van weinig deelnemers had iedereen de kans om deel te nemen aan de discussie. Ida zorgde ervoor dat iedereen evenveel aan bod kwam. Ik vond de keuze van de onderwerpen erg goed. Natuurlijk was het een voordeel dat we een zeer levendige en interessante groep hadden. De cursus voldeed heel goed aan mijn verwachtingen.
Review by:
H. Ozalp
Structured course A1/A2I found the structured group lesson A1/A2 course with Ida very helpful and clearly more personalized than large class lessons I took elsewhere. I have been able to improve my Dutch thanks to the long conversation time that each participant had, and Ida was great as a teacher. In the future, I would definitely consider taking courses for further levels and also recommend my friends to take courses from her!
Review by:
N.P.
A2 conversation courseI found the course really good. Ida is a great teacher. She corrects in an instructive way what you said by typing the conversations in the chat, so you can study them after. And she is not seeking perfection which paralyzes. The participants can suggest topics based on their preferences which is nice and difficult concepts are explained very well.
Review by:
J.
Share your story courseIk vond de cursus leuk! Je moet elke week een presentatie maken, dus je leert veel nieuwe worden. Ik denk dat het is goed te combineren met andere cursussen.
Review by:
A.P.
B1 Grammar BoostIk heb van de cursus genoten en ik heb veel nieuwe dingen geleerd. Mijn grammatica was niet zo goed en ik voel nu dat het beter is. Ik vind de onderwijstechniek leuk om de grammatica te oefenen.
- Check if others share your opinion about the book.
- Tell if you recommend the book to others (and why)?
- Pick up lots of new vocabulary
- Guided by a professional Dutch teacher.
- One meeting per month on a Tuesday.
- Let op: geen leeslichtversie. Dit is gewoon Nederlands boek voor kinderen/tieners (144 pagina's): https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/spijt/9200000107966668/?Referrer=ADVNLGOO002008J-S--9200000107966668&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAnKi8BhB0EiwA58DA4Trj7Lwrmp6adVcH5LCi6m1oz4Zo43YQFGxHVK8-UYaVqFNZp98f0BoCOo8QAvD_BwE
- Originele versie (vertaald naar het Nederlands, https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/daar-waar-de-rivierkreeften-zingen/9300000013285092/?bltgh=k3vBAPTtUu9-dlyeYu1MgA.2_13.14.ProductImage)
- Originele versie: https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/de-camino/9300000016906784
- Originele versie: https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/zwaar-verliefd/9200000001440262
- Leeslicht (A2/B1): https://eenvoudigcommuniceren.nl/product/vals
- Origineel (jeugdboek): https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/f/vals/30562715/
- Leeslicht( A2/B1): https://eenvoudigcommuniceren.nl/product/t-hooge-nest
- Leeslicht( A2/B1): https://eenvoudigcommuniceren.nl/product/sisi-de-prijs-van-schoonheid
- Origineel: /
Open groups:
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Starting on: Wednesday, August 6thUntil: Wednesday, August 6thPrice: 12.5€Zwaar verliefd (17 september, 20.00 - 21.00)
Starting on: Wednesday, September 17thUntil: Wednesday, September 17thPrice: 12.5€Vals (8 oktober, 20.00 - 21.00)
Starting on: Wednesday, October 8thUntil: Wednesday, October 8thPrice: 12.5€'t Hooge Nest (12 november, 20.00 - 21.00)
Starting on: Wednesday, November 12thUntil: Wednesday, November 12thPrice: 12.5€Sisi: de prijs van schoonheid (10 december, 19.00 - 20.00)
Starting on: Wednesday, December 10thUntil: Wednesday, December 10thPrice: 12.5€*All hours are in Amsterdam Time (CET)
Frequently asked questions
How do the lessons work?
+Each day we have a lesson (you will see it depending on the group you join) you will receive a Zoom link 30 mins before the lesson. When you click the link you will join a zoom call with your teacher and colleagues to have your lesson!Can I pay by transfer?
+Yes. Just select the group you want and click the write an email to join button and we will give you more details!Is it possible to receive an invoice?
+Yes. We are a registered Dutch business and provide invoices.Can you tell me a bit more about yourself?
+I am a professional Dutch teacher, living in Amsterdam. I used to teach Dutch at a school in the Netherlands, but I moved to Spain in 2017 (and back to Amsterdam in 2020), which made me explore the possibilities to teach Dutch offline and online. I have given over 2500 online Dutch lessons. I am still learning Spanish myself and I know the process is long and difficult at times, but I enjoy the little moments of success. The feeling that conversations get more and more natural is really rewarding. In my free time I enjoy running, reading, spending time with family and friends and cooking (+ eating ;).I don't know what I need to work on. Is that a problem?
+Absolutely not. In private lessons I will quickly get an idea of your needs and will share my opinion with you, giving you clear tips to get your Dutch to the next level. In conversation lessons, you will get lots of opportunities to practice your speaking skills. In the structured group lessons I will make sure every student gets the support he or she needs and I will give you personal feedback outside the lessons too.I want to combine our lessons with self study, is that possible?
+Of course. Especially private lessons and structured group lessons go well with self study. Homework is included in packages and it will be completely tailored to your needs. In the structured group lessons, we will work with a book. Certain exercises are perfect for self-study. I will indicate which ones and give feedback and support, also outside the lessons.I am not sure about my level. What do I do?
+If you have followed Dutch courses before, you can start where you left off. So if you, for example, passed an A2 exam, you can move on working from A2 to B1. You can always send an email if you are in doubt. I will then help you decide which course fits you best. For private lessons, your level doesn’t matter. I will always tailor the material to your needs, whether you are a beginner or working towards C1.Do you have any other doubt?
+Do not hesitate in contacting us in the bottom link at this page to write us an email with whatever doubt you may have, we will be delighted to respond as fast as we can.