Dutch in Practice
Do you want to improve your Dutch language skills for work and social life?
Do you want to improve your Dutch language skills for work and social life? At Lest Best, we offer a wide range of courses for non-integration candidates, from A1 to B2 level. Our courses are designed to help you in everyday situations and also focus on communication in a professional environment. You can take these courses in Rotterdam, Utrecht, or online, with options available in the afternoon and evening.
Note: This course does not prepare you for the NT2 State Exam. Do you need to complete the civic integration process or want to take the State Exam? Then check out our course offerings under State Exam and Civic Integration.
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Basics of the Dutch Language
In this course, you will learn the basics of the Dutch language. You’ll develop fundamental skills such as holding simple conversations, introducing yourself, and understanding everyday situations. We focus on teaching essential phrases and vocabulary that you can immediately apply in your work and daily life.
Dutch in Practice A1
Expanding Your Knowledge
After reaching A1 level, you continue by expanding your knowledge. In the A2 course, you’ll learn to form more complex sentences and express your opinion. You’ll practise topics such as your work, hobbies, and daily routines, and learn to hold conversations about familiar subjects.
Dutch in Practice A2
Speak Dutch with more Confidence
Do you want to speak Dutch with confidence at work and in social situations? In this course, you’ll develop your language skills step by step from A2 to B1 level. You’ll learn how to show empathy and offer reassurance, ask for and give opinions, and participate in discussions. We’ll also focus on grammar that helps make your language more precise, such as verbs with ‘te’ and ‘om … te’, separable verbs, and the passive voice.
Dutch in Practice B1.1
Advancing to B2 Level in Dutch
In our B2 courses, you’ll develop your language skills from B1 to B2 level. You’ll learn to communicate effectively on a wide range of topics, take part in group discussions, and give presentations. We dive deeper into grammar and focus on improving your speaking, reading, and listening skills, with special attention to nuances in both professional and informal contexts.
Dutch in Practise B2.1Heb je nog vragen?
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You choose a course at Lest Best if you're looking for quality
Lest Best has specialised in teaching Dutch to non-native speakers for over 25 years. We focus exclusively on developing and offering language courses. Everything we do is aimed at providing high-quality Dutch courses for highly educated internationals. Would you like to learn Dutch from experienced teachers, in small groups with motivated fellow students? Then sign up for a free and non-binding intake interview.
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Do you want to improve your Dutch language skills for work and social life? At Lest Best, we offer a wide range of courses for non-integration candidates, from A1 to B2 level.
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Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Dutch in Practice A1
In this course, you will practise introducing yourself, asking and answering questions, talking about family, and much more. Everything you learn can be used immediately at work and in everyday life.
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Dutch in Practice A2
This course helps you expand your basic knowledge of Dutch up to A2 level, enabling you to speak with more confidence in everyday and work-related situations. The focus is on speaking
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Dutch in Practice B1.1
Do you want to speak Dutch confidently at work and in social situations? This B1.1 course helps you develop your language skills step by step from A2 level to mid-B1 level.
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Dutch in Practice B1.2
In this course, you will develop your language skills step by step up to B1 level. You’ll learn how to express empathy and offer reassurance, give strong reactions, ask for and give opinions, agree or disagree, initiate contact, say when you don’t want or are unable to say something, complain, negotiate, describe people and things, and talk about themes such as travel, education, money, and art and culture.
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Dutch in Practice B2.1
In the B2.1 course, you develop your language skills from B1 to mid-B2 level, enabling you to take part in group conversations, follow more complex reasoning, and give presentations.
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Dutch in Practice B2.2
Would you like to communicate effectively in Dutch on a wide range of topics? Then our B2 courses are the right choice for you. In the B2.2 course, you build your language skills from B2.1 to full B2 level.