In-person conversation course: Jan – May 2025
Leer écht Nederlands spreken! Join us for 10 in-person Dutch conversation classes from January to May 2025! The classes in this course focus on everyday speaking skills, with practical conversations and role-plays that reflect common scenarios like ordering food, chatting with coworkers, asking for directions or even complaining about the weather. Classes will be thematically arranged and the teacher will provide all materials and tools to help you express yourself. Don’t by shy, we’re all here to learn!
Dates: Wednesdays: 7pm to 9pm, on Jan 15, 29; Feb 12, 26; Mar 12, 26; Apr 9, 23; May 7, 21.
Cost: $350 per person, with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 participants.
Levels: This course is open to anyone with a Basic 2 (CEFR A2) to Intermediate 2 (CEFR B2) level
Format: Engaging classes in a safe, supportive environment, with lots of speaking practice.
Location: PNA Phinney Center Campus. Address: 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103.
Sign-up: between November 11 and November 30, via the orange “registration” button.
Don’t miss the chance to enhance your Dutch speaking skills in a fun and interactive setting!
This school year the Oranjeschool is offering Dutch classes for adult learners at 6 different levels and an inperson conversation. All courses, except for the conversation course, will be offered through a combination of live online classes using MS Teams and two or three in person meetings; one to kick off the course and one to close out the course. The course consists of 22 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 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’.
Summary of levels 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 Monday and Tuesday evening from 7:00-9:00pm.
- 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 Monday evening from 7:00 – 9:00pm.
- 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 are on Monday from 7:00-9:00pm.
- 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 from 7:00-9:00pm.
- The advanced level I (B1-B2) course is open to anyone who participated in the Intermediate level II class or to anyone with prior knowledge about the Dutch language. Classes will be on Thursday evening from 7:00-9:00pm.
- The advanced level II (B2-C1) course is open to anyone who participated in the advanced level I class or to anyone with prior knowledge about the Dutch language. Classes will be on Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00pm.
After receiving your registration returning students will be placed in the appropriate groups and new students will have a level assessment by one of our teachers and a final placement. All classes require a minimum amount of students.
Class overview:
| Course | Teacher | Day/Time | First day of Class | Materials |
| BASIC I Online | Larry Monster | Monday 7:00-9:00pm or Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm | 16 or 17 September | Delftse methode 0 -A2 |
| BASIC II Online | Stefanie Vasconcellos | Monday 7:00-9:00pm | 16-Sep | Delftse methode 0 -A2 |
| Intermediate I Online | Ilse Idema | Monday 7:00-9:00pm | 16-Sep | Delftse methode Tweede ronde A2 – B1 |
| Intermediate II-Online | Rosanne Woldhuis | Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm | 17-Sep | Delftse methode Tweede ronde A2 – B1 |
| Advanced I Online | Rosanne Woldhuis | Thursday 7:00-9:00pm | 19-Sep | Delftse methode Derde ronde B1 – B2 |
| Advanced II Online | Rosanne Woldhuis | Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm | 18-Sep | Zichtbaar Nederlands |
Registration:
To register, please click on the button below.
After confirmation, the Oranjeschool will send an invoice by e-mail for the total course fees (incl. materials).
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
Detailed 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.
>> Advanced Dutch I
We will use the book Derde 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 the main points of input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Deal with most situations that are likely to arise while traveling in an area where Dutch is spoken.
- Speak and write about current, familiar, and complicated topics using more complex sentences.
- Be able to interpret information from diagrams and graphs.
- Describe feelings, emotions, experiences, dreams, and ambitions. You will be able to provide in-depth reasons and explanations for your opinions and plans.
- At the end of the Advanced course, students will be ready to take the language proficiency test (B2) “Zakelijk Professioneel’’ or “Educatief Startbekwaam” from CNaVT.
At the end of the Intermediate course, students will be ready to take the language proficiency test (B1) “Maatschappelijk Formeel” from CNaVT.
>> Advanced Dutch II
We will use the book Zichtbaar Nederlands to expand our knowledge of the Dutch grammar. This course will incorporate different types of learning materials, including but not limited to articles, books, television, podcasts and radio.
- At the end of this course, you will be able to:
– Read long and complex texts in different styles and understand specialized topics not related to your field of interest.
– Speak in a fluent manner without obvious searching for expressions. You can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes, using clear and detailed descriptions.
– Write about complex topics in a clear and well-structured way.
– Listen and understand everyday use of language in which meaning can sometimes be implied. You can also understand television programs and films without too much effort.
At the end of the course you should be able to complete the CNaVT ‘’Educatief Professioneel’’ (EDUP) at C1 level.