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Dutch reading club
Read a book and discuss it in group, practice your Dutch and set goals together! One meeting per month at the first Thursday of the month. We read books from Leeslicht/Eenvoudig lezen which are adapted for Dutch students (+/- B1).
Once per three months there is an extra book club in which we read books in the original version (B2/C1)
The instructor
Ida Mathilde
Student reviews
Review by:
I. Miethe
Conversatiecursus B1De cursus is geweldig om Nederlands te oefenen. Je krijgt zelfvertrouwen en zelfverzekerdheid. 19:30 is een perfecte tijd!
Review by:
A.P.
B1 Grammar Boost Ik 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.
Review by:
Sven Krause
Conversatiecursus A2De A2 cursus met Ida was fantastisch en bracht me verder na een jaar van pure theorie. De groep was helemaal super en internationaal. Ik kan deze cursus zonder voorbehoud aanbevelen. Ik wens Ida voortdurende succes en al het beste.
Review by:
K.A.
Share Your StoryTijdens deze cursus had ik een uniek kans om spreken en schrijven in Nederlands te oefenen. Omdat er geen specifiek structuur is, kon ik mijn eigen creativiteit de vrije loop laten. Ik vond ook heel interessant presentaties van andere mensen te horen.
Review by:
Laith S
Conversation course A2I love the different themes and the follow-up questions. Other student's answers gave me a different perspective of the world. Hence; I learned not only some Dutch but also about other countries & cultures; which is fun!
Get motivated to read in Dutch by participating in our Book Club!
Give your opinion about the storyline and the characters in the book.
Check if others share your opinion.
Would you recommend the book to others (and why)?
Guided by a professional Dutch teacher.
Pick up lots of new vocabulary while reading and during the meeting
One meeting per month at the first Thursday of the month. We read books from Leeslicht/Eenvoudig lezen which are adapted for Dutch students (+/- B1). So make sure you buy the right version (see links below)
Once per three months there is an extra book club in which we read books in the original version (B2/C1)
At 5th of May we will read Max Havelaar (B1 - leeslicht versie)
At 2nd of June we will read Slaap Zacht (A2/B1 - leeslicht versie)
At 7th of July we will read De voorlezer (B1/B2 - leeslicht versie)
At 4th of August we will read De belofte (A2/B1 - leeslicht versie)
At 1st of September we will read Wij slaven van Suriname (A2/B1 - leeslicht versie - ook verkrijgbaar als e-book)
At 28th of July we will read Het gouden ei (C1 - original version)
At 13th of October we will read Eilandgasten (C1 -original version - this is a trilogy, for the meeting we'll only read the first book)
Meetings will be on Zoom with groups with a maximum of 8 people (min 4).
Open groups:
Still a spot available
Het Gouden Ei C1 (18:30 - 19:30)
Starting on: Thursday, July 28thUntil: Thursday, July 28thPrice: 9€Still a spot available
De voorlezer (18:30 - 19:30)
Starting on: Thursday, July 7thUntil: Thursday, July 7thPrice: 9€Still a spot available
De belofte (18:30 - 19:30)
Starting on: Thursday, August 4thUntil: Thursday, August 4thPrice: 9€Still a spot available
Wij slaven van Suriname (18:30 - 19:30)
Starting on: Thursday, September 1stUntil: Thursday, September 1stPrice: 9€Still a spot available
Eilandgasten C1 (18:30 - 19:30)
Starting on: Thursday, October 13thUntil: Thursday, October 13thPrice: 9€Still a spot available
Hittegolf B1 (18:30 - 19:30)
Starting on: Thursday, October 6thUntil: Thursday, October 6thPrice: 9€Still a spot available
Voetstappen B1 (18:30 - 19:30
Starting on: Thursday, November 3rdUntil: Thursday, November 3rdPrice: 9€*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.