Are you new to Dutch? The Beginners Basic course at Taalthuis is the right starting point if you want to learn Dutch from the beginning.
This beginner Dutch course is designed for English-speaking, higher educated internationals, including expats and international students. You learn practical Dutch for daily life in the Netherlands, from introducing yourself to asking questions and understanding basic conversations.
Learn Dutch for beginners
In this A1 Dutch course, you build your first foundation in Dutch. You learn useful vocabulary, basic grammar, pronunciation and simple sentences for everyday situations.
You practise through themes, stories, games, listening exercises and speaking activities. You also learn about Dutch habits and culture, so you can better understand daily life in the Netherlands.
Course details
- Level: A0 to A1
- For: students starting Dutch from scratch
- Duration: 13 weekly lessons (2,25 hours) and an exam
- Format: classroom or online
- Study load: about 7.5 hours per week. Homework: about 5 hours per week
- Group size: max. 12 students in class, 10 online
- Support language: English
- Materials: textbook, grammar book and e-learning included
At the end of the course, you take a Taalthuis exam. If you attend at least 80% of the lessons, you receive a certificate of attendance and your exam results and a study advice.
Course materials and e-learning
Taalthuis uses its own course materials for this level: The textbook ‘Kom maar binnen‘ and the grammarbook ‘Het Fundament‘ .
In a face-to-face course you will receive the books during the first lesson. Online students receive them at their home address before the course starts.
Directly after your registration you get access to the Taalthuis e-learning platform for vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and excercises.
Is this Dutch A1 course right for you?
This course is for you, if you have little or no knowledge of Dutch and want a clear, structured beginner course.
If you are native German or Afrikaans, or if you already have some basics in the Dutch language, the Beginners Plus course may be a better fit. If you are unsure, contact us for a level check.
