The Oranjeschool is offering Dutch classes for adult learners at 4 different levels in the 2022-2023 school year. This school year all courses will be offered through a combination of live online classes using MS Teams and potential in person meetings depending on the group size and location of the participants. The course consists of 24 two hour long classes. The cost of this years’ course is $550. If you need to purchase a book for the course there will be an additional fee. The first class will be on September 6th. The format will be 3 weeks on and 1 week off. The classes will finish before the beginning of May so students will have the opportunity, if desired, to participate in the CNaVT exam. To determine what domain or exam level is relevant for a candidate your teacher will asses your proficiency based on the classes and the ERK – ‘Europees Referentie Kader voor Talen’.
The following levels are offered this upcoming schoolyear (read below for a detailed explanation).
- The Basic Dutch level I (0-A1) is a beginners’ course and open to anyone. No prior knowledge of the Dutch language is required. Classes are on Tuesday evening from 7:30-9:30pm.
- The Basic Dutch level ll (A1-A2) course is open to anyone who participated in our beginners’ classes Basic level l or to anyone with a little knowledge about the Dutch language. Classes are on Thursday evening from 7:30 – 9:30pm.
- The intermediate level I (A2-B1) course is open to anyone who participated in the beginners’ classes Basic level ll or to anyone with some knowledge about the Dutch language. Classes will either be on Tuesday or Thursday evening.
- The intermediate level II (A2-B1) course is open to anyone who participated in the Intermediate level I class or to anyone with prior knowledge about the Dutch language. Classes will either be on Tuesday or Thursday evening.
After receiving your registration, either Mireille or Ilse will contact you for an accurate level assessment and final placement. All classes require a minimum amount of students.
Course information:
>> Basic Dutch level I.
We will use the book ‘Nederlands voor beginners’ (5th edition) from de Delftse Methode for our curriculum with additional exercises where needed.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
- to write simple sentences and spell basic words correctly or at least phonetically correct.
- introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
- interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
>> Basic Dutch level ll
We will use the book ‘Nederlands voor beginners’ (5th edition) from de Delftse Methode for our curriculum with additional exercises where needed.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- build on the vocabulary learned in Basic I course and understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
- to write simple sentences and spell basic words correctly or at least phonetically correct.
- introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
- interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
At the end of the Basic II course, students will be ready to take the “Inburgeringsexamen” (integration examination for immigrants from outside the EU, level A1) or the language test “Maatschappelijk informeel” (A2)exam from CNaVT.
>> Intermediate Dutch I
We will use the book ‘Tweede ronde, Nederlands voor buitenlanders’ (5th edition) from de Delftse Methode for our curriculum with additional exercises where needed.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- understand and use sentences and frequently used expressions related to situations and areas of most immediate relevance. You can think of personal information, work, school, shopping, geography and history, job and health related items.
- to write and communicate in simple sentences and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
- deal with situations that are likely to happen while traveling in the area where Dutch is spoken.
- describe feelings, emotions, experiences, dreams, and ambitions. You are able to explain your reasons, plans and choices.
At the end of the Intermediate course, students will be ready to take the language proficiency test (B1) “Maatschappelijk Formeel” from CNaVT.
>> Intermediate Dutch II
We will use the book ‘Tweede ronde, Nederlands voor buitenlanders’ (5th edition) from de Delftse Methode for our curriculum with additional exercises where needed.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- understand and use sentences and frequently used expressions related to situations and areas of most immediate relevance. You can think of personal information, work, school, shopping, geography and history, job and health related items.
- to write and communicate in more complex sentences and direct exchange of information on routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and nonfamiliar matters
- deal with situations that are likely to happen while traveling in the area where Dutch is spoken.
- discuss frequent topics in life or what you read/see in the media, share your opinion and explain with arguments.
- Describe feelings, emotions, experiences, dreams and ambitions. You are able to explain your reasons, plans and choices.
At the end of the Intermediate course, students will be ready to take the language proficiency test (B1) “Maatschappelijk Formeel” from CNaVT.
Registration:
To register, please click on the link below.
https://redcap.link/dutchforadults
After confirmation, the Oranjeschool will send an invoice by e-mail for the total course fees (incl. materials).
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year will close on the 10th of September, 2022 or when all classes are full.
Payment can be made using electronic funds transfer (EFT), a link for this will be sent along with the invoice. The full fee will need to be received before the start of the course.
Interested? Please contact us at info@oranjeschool.org