{"id":1471,"date":"2024-11-11T13:40:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T21:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oranjeschool.org\/?page_id=1471"},"modified":"2026-08-08T13:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T20:45:52","slug":"conversation-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oranjeschool.org\/en\/conversation-course\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In-Person Conversation Course<\/strong>: <strong>Intermediate\u2013Advanced<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong style=\"white-space: normal;\">Dates: Sep 16+30, Oct 14+28, Nov 11+15, Dec 9, Jan 6+20<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Teachers: Stefanie &amp; Catherine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to confidently use Dutch in everyday situations? Join our in-person conversation course, with 9 sessions of 2 hours each, meeting every other Wednesday from 7:00\u20139:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course is entirely focused on speaking and listening, with no grammar lessons and very minimal reading or writing. It is ideal for anyone looking to supplement their Dutch For Adults course, work on their speaking abilities, or maintain their current level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course is intended for intermediate to advanced students who can already participate in a basic Dutch conversation. Beginners looking to practice speaking can join our online&nbsp;<strong>Koffie Praatjes<\/strong>&nbsp;beginner conversation group. We also offer an online Intermediate\u2013Advanced conversation group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each session focuses on a different everyday theme such as introductions, dining out, shopping, holidays, health, travel, and more. Through conversations and role-plays, you will build vocabulary and gain confidence using Dutch in real-life situations. Classes alternate between full group activities and small level-based groups so everyone can participate comfortably and speak at their own pace. You will be encouraged to express yourself in a supportive, interactive, and engaging environment. Sessions are lively, social, and playful, making it easy to build confidence and improve fluency without the pressure of a traditional classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We meet in Seattle at the&nbsp;<strong>Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA)<\/strong>, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support a positive group dynamic and learning experience, participants are expected to attend the first and last class and are encouraged to join as many of the other sessions as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All materials are included and no textbook is required. 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