13 weeks
30/03/2026
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.
With this course, you will develop your language skills to A1 level. The starting level is beginner: A0. The aim of the course is to reach A1 level and feel confident in simple conversations in both professional and informal settings. Speaking is the main focus. You will learn how to introduce yourself, greet colleagues, say goodbye, make appointments, make suggestions, order and thank, have short customer service conversations, express a (physical) complaint, ask questions and exchange information.
You will also practise essential grammar, such as the present tense of verbs, modal verbs, the imperative, asking questions with and without question words, pronouns, adjectives, negation, and the perfect tense.
We use a workbook with e-learning materials during the course. We work with the book Nederlands in Gang (chapters 1–9, including e-learning), the Lest Best YouTube channel with grammar videos, Quizlet, and the A1 course guide from Lest Best.
Assessment and Certificate
During this course, you will complete tests and assignments in grammar, speaking and listening, writing, and vocabulary. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate with your results. If your results are sufficient, you can continue with the follow-up course: Dutch in Practice A2.
Learning Objectives
- Making introductions, greetings, and farewells
- Asking and answering questions
- Talking about your job, workplace, and exchanging details
- Asking for help and responding
- Asking how someone is and reacting to news
- Offering congratulations
- Talking about who you work with and your supervisor
- Ordering food and drinks and paying
- Talking about food and drink preferences
- Talking about hobbies, music, and sport
- Telling the time, saying you’ll arrive late
- Talking about transport and how you get to work
This course is intended for people who want to communicate effectively in Dutch at work and in social settings. The course is not aimed at the integration exam or state exams. In this course, you will learn the basics of Dutch to handle everyday workplace and social situations. Want to prepare for the NT2 State Exam? See the courses under Integration & State Exam.
These fees include the cost of study materials.
*valid for courses starting in March 2026
€ 596
To register
€ 596
To register
Location: Utrecht, Rotterdam & Online
Enjoy a 25% introductory discount to mark our 25th anniversary!
Sign up now and start your language journey today
€ 795
To register
€ 795
To register
Location: Utrecht, Rotterdam & Online
€ 795
To register
€ 795
To register
Location: Utrecht, Rotterdam & Online
| Course | Location | Number of lessons | Course price | 25% Introductory discount | Course price after discount |
| Dutch in practice: A1 | Utrecht, Rotterdam & Online | 13 lessons, 1 per week | € 795 | € 199 | € 596 |
Introductory Discount on the New Course: Dutch in Practice!
To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are offering a 25% introductory discount on the new Dutch in Practice course. This discount applies exclusively to the Dutch in Practice course with a start date in March 2026.
This practical and interactive course helps you improve your Dutch for work, study, or everyday situations. The lessons focus on applying the language in real-life contexts and are designed to help you take your Dutch to the next level.
Enrol in Dutch in Practice and benefit from this attractive course fee discount. The introductory discount is available for a limited number of enrolments and will expire once this limit is reached. Sign up now and start your language journey today!
The discount is applied automatically upon enrolment and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Entry Requirements
This course is for people who want to communicate effectively in Dutch at work and in social situations. The course is not aimed at the integration or state exams. You will learn the basics of Dutch to manage everyday situations in the workplace and in social life.
Would you like to prepare for the NT2 State Exam? Then take a look at our course offerings under Integration & State Exam.
Due to the pace and nature of our courses, experience in learning a foreign language is required upon enrolment. In most cases, this means English, but it could also be another foreign language such as Spanish. We also expect sufficient motivation and commitment from participants, as well as respect for common values and norms in the Netherlands.
General Terms and Conditions
Our services are subject to the general terms and conditions and code of conduct of the NRTO.
Dutch in Practice
Dutch in Practice courses start three times a year: in March, September, and December. Each course lasts three months. At the end of the course, you can register for the next one, which begins a week later.
Upcoming start dates:
Below is an overview of the start dates for our Dutch in Practice courses:
| Dutch in Practice | Utrecht | Rotterdam | Online |
| 2026 | 30 March-3 July /9 July (Thu)/13 July (Mon) | 30 March-3 July /9 July (Thu)/13 July (Mon) | 30 March-3 July /9 July (Thu)/13 July (Mon) |
| 31 August - 27 November | 31 August - 27 November | 31 August - 27 November | |
| 7 December - 19 March | 7 December - 19 March | 7 December - 19 March |
Dutch in Practice
The Dutch in Practice course is offered in Utrecht, Rotterdam, and online. You can choose between afternoon and evening courses. Several lesson days are available.
Schedule
Below is an overview of the schedule for our Dutch in Practice courses:
| Utrecht | Morning course | Afternoon course | Evening course |
| A1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | ||
| A2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | ||
| B1.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Thursday | ||
| B1.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Thursday | ||
| B2.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | ||
| B2.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | ||
| Rotterdam | Morning course | Afternoon course | Evening course |
| A1 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Tuesday | ||
| A2 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Tuesday | ||
| B1.1 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Thursday | ||
| B1.2 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Thursday | ||
| B2.1 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Friday | ||
| B2.2 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Friday | ||
| Online | Morning course | Afternoon course | Evening course |
| A1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Wednesday | ||
| A2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Wednesday | ||
| B1.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | ||
| B1.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | ||
| B2.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Thursday | ||
| B2.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Thursday | ||
| C1.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | ||
| C1.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday |
€ 596
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Number of lessons
13
Frequency
1 x per week
Study load
2-3 hours per week
Duration
13 weeks
Group size
15
Location
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Language
Dutch
E-learning
Yes
Certificat
Yes
