The course is meant for those who already have a basic level of Dutch. You have to be able to understand simple spoken and written Dutch and to be able to express yourself in elementary written and spoken Dutch. Participants are expected to have finished high school education and they need to be able to study at home.

The method we use is De Sprong. This method is meant for those who want to function or study on (or near) an academic level. The book offers a variety of many exercises and good explanation and exercises on grammar issues. The book gives you access to the website, which provides audio material and extra exercises that students can do at home. During the lessons, we will focus mainly on speaking skills and grammar explanation. Everything that can be done individually will be done outside of class. Writing assignments are preferably sent by email to the teacher and reviewed in class so that classroom time can be used more efficiently. Participants are expected to spend about 6 hours per week on homework. It is possible to join one or two times a week, in stead of three times a week.

After finishing De Sprong you should be able to perform at language level B1, meaning that you:

• Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
• Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
• Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

During the lessons we will focus on speaking and explanation. Everything that can be done individually will be done individually, outside the classroom. Writing assignments are preferably sent by email to the teacher so that the time in classroom can be used as efficiently as possible.

• For students at intermediate level. Start level: A2; target level: B1
• Monday / Wednesday / Friday, 18.00 - 20.00
• Six weeks
• Number of participants: 3 - 7
• Location: Nieuwe Herengracht 145, near metrostation Waterlooplein
• Method: De Sprong (€ 29,90)
• Price: € 95,- per week (6 hours), € 540,- for 6 weeks (36 hours)

This course can be given in your company. More information and application: info@nedles.nl / 020 6243510 / 06 25585653

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