Online Conversation Courses
Our online conversation courses are offered at two different levels, so students can choose the group that best matches their current speaking ability.
Both groups meet at the same time, every other Wednesday from 7:00–8:30 PM, for a total of 9 online classes of 90 minutes each.
Dates: Sep 23 · Oct 7 & 21 · Nov 4 & 18 · Dec 2 & 16 · Jan 13 & 27
Online: Classes are held online via Zoom.
Koffie Praatjes – Beginner Conversation Teachers: Stefanie & Catherine
This course is specifically designed for beginner Dutch students who already know some basic Dutch and can form simple sentences on their own. Each class explores an everyday theme such as food, hobbies, family, travel, seasons or Dutch traditions. Students prepare for the theme in advance, including a short one-minute talk and questions they can use during class.
Sessions combine guided group conversation with several rounds of conversation practice in small breakout groups, giving everyone plenty of opportunity to speak. Teachers are available throughout the session to help with vocabulary, sentence structure and questions that come up during the conversations.
The focus is not on formal grammar lessons, but on using the Dutch you already know, building vocabulary and becoming more comfortable speaking in real conversations.
For questions about the online conversation course for beginners, contact Stefanie at stefanie@oranjeschool.org.
Koffie Praatjes – Intermediate/Advanced Conversation Teacher Rosanne
Would you like to speak Dutch with greater ease and confidence in everyday conversations? This online conversation course gives you plenty of opportunities to speak, listen, and actively participate in discussions on a wide range of familiar and engaging topics. We explore everyday and current themes, share experiences and ideas, and practice expressing opinions, responding to others, giving advice, asking questions, and keeping conversations going. You will expand your thematic vocabulary and have the opportunity to immediately put new words and expressions into practice.
The course is designed as a supplement to your existing Dutch language skills and focuses on active, natural communication. Through plenty of practice in a relaxed and interactive environment, you will develop greater confidence, become more comfortable joining conversations, and feel increasingly at ease expressing yourself in Dutch. We will practice in group format, as well as one-on-ones or smaller groups, so that you can become comfortable in different settings.
For questions about the online conversation course for intermediate/advanced, contact rosanne@oranjeschool.org.