13 weeks
08/12/2025
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 throughout 2025!
€ 585
To register
€ 585
To register
Location: Utrecht, Rotterdam & Online
Take advantage of a 25% introductory discount throughout 2025: €585 instead of €780 per module
€ 585
To register
€ 585
To register
Location: Utrecht, Rotterdam & Online
Take advantage of a 25% introductory discount throughout 2025: €585 instead of €780 per module
€ 780
To register
€ 780
To register
Location: Utrecht, Rotterdam & Online
€ 780
To register
€ 780
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 | € 780 | € 195 | € 585 |
Introductory Discount on the New Course: Dutch in Practice!
We are pleased to announce that our brand-new Dutch in Practice course is now available! To celebrate its launch, we are offering an exclusive introductory discount valid throughout 2025. Whether you want to improve your language skills for work, study, or personal development, this course offers practical and interactive lessons that help you apply Dutch in real-life situations.
Enrol in the Dutch in Practice course and benefit from an attractive course fee discount. This unique opportunity is perfect for anyone who wants to take their Dutch to the next level. Don’t miss out! The introductory discount is valid until the end of 2025, so sign up now and start your language journey today!
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 |
| 2025 | 1 September 2025 | 1 September 2025 | 1 September 2025 |
| 8 December 2025 | 8 December 2025 | 8 December 2025 | |
| 2026 | 30 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
| 31 August 2026 | 31 August 2026 | 31 August 2026 | |
| 7 December 2026 | 7 December 2026 | 7 December 2026 |
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 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Tuesday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | |
| A2 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Tuesday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | |
| B1.1 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Thursday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Wednesday | |
| B1.2 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Thursday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Wednesday | |
| B2.1 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Friday | ||
| B2.2 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Friday | ||
| Rotterdam | Morning course | Afternoon course | Evening course |
| A1 | 13.00-15.30 uur | Tuesday or Wednesday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | |
| A2 | 13.00-15.30 uur | Tuesday or Wednesday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | |
| B1.1 | 13.00-15.30 uur | Monday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | |
| B1.2 | 13.00-15.30 uur | Monday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | |
| B2.1 | 13.00-15.30 uur | Thursday | ||
| B2.2 | 13.00-15.30 uur | Thursday | ||
| Online | Morning course | Afternoon course | Evening course |
| A1 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Monday or Thursday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday, Thursday or Friday | |
| A2 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Monday or Thursday | 18.30-21.00 uur |Tuesday, Thursday or Friday | |
| B1.1 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Tuesday or Friday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Wednesday | |
| B1.2 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Tuesday or Friday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Wednesday | |
| B2.1 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Wednesday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | |
| B2.2 | 14.00-16.30 uur | Wednesday | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday |
€ 780
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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
12
Location
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Language
Dutch
E-learning
Yes
Certificat
Yes