Start your day in Dutch: Conversation B1
Elementary conversation course. Including material. Suitable for B1 students. 5 lessons in a small group, max 6 participants.
Ida Mathilde
Student reviews
Review by:
Natalia Torro
Conversation C1Ik vond het super leuk door de interessante onderwerpen en de kans om met andere mensen te praten. Dat was een goede uitdaging voor mij omdat ik privé lessen neem.
Review by:
D.B. Frank
B2 conversation courseDe Conversatiecursus B2 bood mij een geweldige kans om mijn gesproken Nederlands te verbeteren. De docent moedigde de deelnemers aan en creëerde een ontspannen sfeer, maar ze liet geen taalfouten van ons gaan. Er was een goede mix van mensen, discussieonderwerpen, serieuze studie van de taal en humor. Ik kan deze cursus zonder aarzeling aanbevelen.
Review by:
Philip Robinson
Structured course A1/A2The twelve-week course was extremely helpful. Ida creates an encouraging atmosphere and is a patient teacher. The lessons had a balance between grammar from the text book and free conversation and by the end of the course we were able to be more spontaneous with this. I now feel much more confident about speaking in Dutch and may well go back to The Dutch Online Academy for more tuition in the future.'
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:
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.
- Give your opinion about specific themes.
- Before every lesson you'll receive a text and/or a video + questions to talk about, usually current news or a topic related to Dutch culture.
- Focus on conversation and vocabulary.
- Also chat about informal topics, like your weekend.
- Get to know other Dutch learners.
- Pick up some grammar along the way (support from a professional Dutch teacher).
Open groups:
*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.