Summer Courses 2023

ABC Dutch offers a stimulating environment for students interested in learning or improving their Dutch. Intensive courses are a perfect way to master basic Dutch in a short period of time.

YOU CAN BOOK 1 TO 7 WEEKS:

Beginner 1 course: 17/07/23 – 21/07/23, Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00h
Level: A0 to A1-. This course is for students who want to learn Dutch from scratch. In this course you will learn how to introduce yourself and how to ask and answer private details such as where you live, people you know and things you do. We will teach you how to express yourself whilst shopping and how to make suggestions.

Beginner 2 course: 24/07/23 – 28/07/23, Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00h
Level: A1- to A1. In this course you will learn how to communicate in simple and routine tasks, related to areas of most immediate relevance, e.g. Transport, free time, living and health. We will explain and practice the use of the Past Perfect Tense.

Pre-Intermediate 1 course: 31/07/23 – 04/08/23, Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00h
Level: A1 to A2-. In simple terms, you learn to describe aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need such as living, health and appearance & character. We teach you the use of the Past Imperfect Tense. Classes are always fun & energetic and a lot of feedback is given to each individual student.

Pre-Intermediate 2 course: 07/08/23 – 11/08/23, Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00h
Level: A2- to A2. After completing this course, you will have reached level A2, which is a very important level! It is seen as the minimum level required to be able to use the Dutch language effectively in every day conversations. After this course, you will be able to arrange everything yourself necessary in daily life – in Dutch! We will practice with communicating in past, present and future tenses, by reading, listening, writing, speaking, instructions and games. We focus on education & work, and we practice telephone conversations, we explain the use of om/te and you will learn a lot about The Netherlands.

Method: De Opmaat (€46,95) ISBN 9789024431991.
This book is used from Beginner 1 to Pre Intermediate 2: level A0 to A2

Intermediate courses:
1A (De Sprong Thema 1+2): 14/08/23 – 18/08/23, Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00h
1B (De Sprong Thema 3+4): 21/08/23 – 25/08/23, Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00h
2A (De Sprong Thema 5+6): 28/08/23 – 01/09/23, Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00h

Level: A2 to B1-
To master the Dutch language is the focus of these intensive courses and they are appropriate for students who want to become more fluent in their Dutch language skills, improve job performance, or undertake university studies. Through challenging, contemporary topics and activities, this course helps Intermediate learners become more effective communicators in a fast way. Lessons are vibrant and fun.

Course Objectives:
– expanding your vocabulary
– increasing your grammar knowledge
– improving pronunciation
– improving writing & reading skills
– increasing confidence in general conversation skills

Method: De Sprong ISBN 978 94 6105 287 2 (€46,95)
This book is used in Intermediate 1 + 2 (Level A2 to B1)