Summer courses at Direct Dutch Institute!

Do you feel a bit small, because you don’t speak Dutch? Don’t fear the cold water! Grow tall with a summer course at Direct Dutch Institute!

If you have questions about our courses, please don’t hesitate to email us, call us, or step by our office! (Contact us)

Beginners A1
The Beginners A1 course is meant for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of Dutch. Within six weeks, students deal with the basics of Dutch grammar and build up a vocabulary of about 500 words. They learn how to introduce themselves, go shopping, give directions and have simple conversations on every-day subjects.

17 June – 24 July / Tuesday & Thursday (Evening) (enrolments closed)
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Beginners A2
The Beginners A2 Course builds on the Beginners A1 Course and is meant for students who already know some Dutch, but are still missing a solid grammatical background and vocabulary knowledge to communicate properly in Dutch. Within six weeks, the students will have dealt with the entire elementary grammar of Dutch, built up a vocabulary of about 1000 words. More importantly, they will have practiced their communication skills extensively, discussing a wide range of topics, reaching from the weather to international politics.

30 June – 6 August / Monday & Wednesday (Evening) (enrolments closed)
29 July – 4 September / Tuesday & Thursday (Evening)
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Intensive beginners A2
The Intensive Beginners course is meant for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of Dutch. Within two weeks, students deal with the entire elementary grammar of Dutch and build up a vocabulary of about 1000 words. Besides, they learn how to communicate effectively in Dutch in every-day situations, reaching from introducing themselves to discussing international politics and from grocery shopping to describing one’s idea partner.

16 June – 27 June / Monday to Friday (Morning and afternoon) (enrolments closed)
14 July – 25 July / Monday to Friday (Morning and afternoon)
11 August – 22 August / Monday to Friday (Morning and afternoon)
8 September – 19 September / Monday to Friday (Morning and afternoon)
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Intensive intermediate B1
The intensive intermediate course is meant for students who master the basics of Dutch and want to take it to the next level. In this two week course, students consolidate their knowledge of Dutch grammar and extensively practice and develop both their oral and written language skills. Throughout the course students are asked to actively use the Dutch language allowing them to expand their vocabulary and fluency and allowing the teacher to watch their development closely and give them individual feedback. After the intensive intermediate course, students will be well prepared for the NT2 I state exam. Yet, more importantly, they will have become independent speakers of Dutch, who are ready to express themselves on any subject in both a social and professional context.

30 June – 11 July / Monday to Friday (Morning and afternoon) (enrolments closed)
25 August – 5 September / Monday to Friday (Morning and afternoon)
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Intensive advanced B2
The intensive advanced course is meant for students who are able to use Dutch (more or less) fluently in every-day life and want to master the language on a professional level. In this two week course, students independently consolidate their knowledge of Dutch grammar. In class, students develop their writing and speaking skills discussing articles from Dutch quality newspapers on a wide range of topics in oral and written assignments. Throughout the course, students are asked to actively use the Dutch language allowing them to expand their vocabulary and fluency and allowing the teacher to watch their development closely and give them individual feedback. After the advanced course, students will have become independent speakers of Dutch, who are ready to express themselves fluently and correctly on any subject in both a social and professional context.

16 June – 27 June / Monday to Friday (Morning and afternoon) (enrolments closed)
28 July – 8 August / Monday to Friday (Morning and afternoon)
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