#LA-03-06 Introduction to Dutch
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- Course level: All Levels
About Course
University of GroningenDescription
Why join the course?
Are you planning to visit, or work or study in the Netherlands soon? This free online course is perfect if you have little or no prior knowledge of Dutch, but would like to master the fundamentals in order to survive life in the Low Countries.
Learn basic Dutch
The course will run over three weeks, helping you to:
- introduce yourself and get to know other learners
- talk about your family, friends, work and study
- and experience life in the Netherlands.
Speak, write and understand useful Dutch
During the course, you will learn Dutch phrases, greetings, vocabulary, numbers, spelling and grammar. Being able to understand the language will make everyday activities, such as shopping or going out to a restaurant, much more enjoyable.
By the end of the course, you will be able to recognise familiar words and phrases about yourself and your family. You will be taught to use simple sentences to describe where you live and the people you know.
Finally, you will be able to write short texts such as an email or fill in forms with personal details. The main focus will be on receptive skills such as reading and listening.
Learn with the University of Groningen Language Centre
The course will be taught in English by lecturers of Dutch and English from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.
So, if you would like to get a taste of Dutch – and join the 23 million people who speak the language in the Netherlands, Flanders, Suriname and many other countries – join the course now.
What topics will you cover?
- Reading and listening to dialogues about work, study, hobbies, eating, drinking, living, weather and the time
- Understanding the grammar around the conjugation of verbs, word order,personal pronouns, adjectives, modal verbs and making questions
- Writing and speaking assignments including introducing oneself and speaking about eating and living
- Introduction to Dutch culture
Who will you learn with?
Lead educators Introduction to Dutch
Senior lecturers at University of Groningen Language Centre.
Who developed the course?
The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands.
What Will I Learn?
- Apply basic Dutch vocabulary and grammar in a range of everyday situations
- Produce short written statements in Dutch about every day life
- Discuss simple concepts, situations and needs in Dutch
Topics for this course
Getting started
Welcome
About the course00:01:34
Introduction to the course
Introduce yourself
Language focus: grammar explanation
Counting
The alphabet
Summary of course
Introducing the Dutch
Thank you for the time and effort put on this. In the beginning just starting with real-life conversations was a struggle, but as it kept going I could put info in order.
Well, it is very easy as at the moment it seems very similar to english. I personally would prefer more focus on the language rather than explanations about the Netherland but is because I am trying to learn it quick.
This course was amazing. The pace of learning the instructor set was just right. I loved the fact that he puts extensive efforts in pronunciation and every aspect of language learning.
The lecturer is very knowedgable about the topic. It incorporates alot of concepts and is a very well-rounded course for beginners.
Material Includes
- Official Certificate
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Target Audience
- This course is aimed at people with no prior knowledge of the Dutch language, who have a strong interest in learning languages. It will give you a taste of language skills that will help you to survive in Dutch-speaking countries. The main focus will be on receptive skills like reading and listening. It will be taught in English.