Beginner 1
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Beginner 1

Dutch course for Beginners at ABC Dutch language school in Rotterdam.

Level before the course: A0. You have not yet participated in a Dutch course.
Level after the course: A1- (Beg 1) / A1 (Beg 1+2)

The Beginner 1 course is for students who want learn Dutch from scratch. We will teach you the basics of the Dutch language. This includes: the alphabet, verbs in the present tense, the use of the articles de and het, syntax, vocabulary, days of the week, telling the time, family, how to make appointments and suggestions, expressing your opinion and we will practice how to communicate whilst shopping.

In our Beginner 1+2 course you also start from scratch, but will immediately continue to achieve level A1. In the second part of the course you will expand your knowledge of Dutch grammar and vocabulary furthermore. We pay attention to the use of the adjective, the word ER, personal pronouns, reference words, syntax, the use of conjunctions in main and sub clauses and the past tense Perfectum. The topics we cover are shopping, transport and free time.

We work with different themes. Every lesson pays attention to all different components such as reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and writing. Each class has a clear structure of repetition, instruction, practicing in pairs or small groups, working independently and we often play fun games to retain your attention in a pleasurable and productive way. A sufficient level of English is required in the Beginners levels. There will never be more than 11 students in our classes, therefore we always offer time for questions and personal feedback. Lessons are lively and motivating. As a result, our students enjoy coming to class and show us fast results!

Book: De Opmaat (€51,95) ISBN 9789024431991. This book is used from Beginner 1 to Pre Intermediate 2.
You can add the book to your cart after you’ve booked your course. You will then receive it from your teacher on your first day of class.

Here you can find information about the next level up: Beginner 2 (A1->A1) / Pre-Intermediate 1 (A1>A2-)
Here you can find information about the Intensive day course level A0>A2: Intensive A2

* No lesson on 24th October

Course dates

1 September - 20 October 2026 Tuesdays 19:45-21:45h (A0>A1- Beg 1)
12 September - 5 December 2026 Saturdays 13:30-16:15h (A0>A1 Beg 1+2)*

Course information

  • Location: Vijverhofstraat 47
    3032 SB Rotterdam
  • 8 wks, 2 hrs p/week (Beg 1) / 12 wks, 2 hrs + 45 min p/week (Beg 1+2)
  • Level A0 to A1- / A1
  • 5 - 11 students
  • €270 (Beg 1) / €575 (Beg 1+2)

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