Official curriculum Structured courses from A1 to B2
Self-study or with a teacher Start with self-study, switch to conversation classes if you want to progress faster.
3 months to complete 1 level Flexible duration, adapted to your schedule
App + (e)Books AI corrections, audio and video lessons

Dutch A1

Reach A1 in 3 months

Optional conversation classes

Official curriculum Structured courses from A1 to B2
Self-study or with a teacher Start with self-study, switch to conversation classes if you want to progress faster.
3 months to complete 1 level Flexible duration, adapted to your schedule
App + (e)Books AI corrections, audio and video lessons
Professional teacher
Practise conversation and get guidance
Learning portal
Audio/PDF/writing
Exam preparation
Aligned with NT2
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile

Course description

Learn Dutch at A1 level with conversations classes

What you will learn

  • Listening: Understand basic spoken Dutch.
  • Speaking: Speak basic Dutch.
  • Reading: Identify familiar words and phrases in brief texts.
  • Writing: Compose simple sentences and short texts.
  • Culture: Discover Dutch customs and traditions.
  • Perfect for preparing for the NT2 exam.

Who is this course for?

  • You want to use Dutch naturally in everyday conversations and real-life situations.
  • Professionals working in Dutch-speaking environments.
  • You have a busy and changing schedule.
  • You are looking for a flexible and efficient way to improve your Dutch.
  • You want to prepare the NT2 exam and need targeted language practice.

This course in short

  • Dutch A1 course based on NT2 grammar and vocabulary guidelines.
  • You study with a mix of self study with assignments and speaking practice classes.
  • A personal tutor supports you and organizes your learning schedule.
  • You can monitor your progress through our online platform.

How do you study?

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Study with the app

Learn on any device with AI corrections, audio lessons and video lessons.

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Weekly report

Difficult words

Grammar points

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Personalized progress report

After each lesson you receive a weekly email with your difficult words, grammar points and study tips.

Full access to the coLanguage App is included with all our courses. Try it for free!

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Curriculum

You reach 1 level in 3 months. Vocabulary and grammar are aligned with official exams (CEFR).

  • +700 essential words
  • Personal pronouns
  • Definite and indefinite articles
  • Noun gender and plurals
  • Present tense: regular and irregular verbs
  • Modal verbs
  • Separable verbs
  • Negation
  • Question formation
  • Possessive and demonstrative adjectives
  • Basic adjective agreement
  • Reflexive verbs
  • Prepositions
  • Main clause word order and inversion
  • Basic conjunctions
  • Use of er 
  • Real-life dialogues
  • Authentic video material
  • Short and level-based reading texts
  • Short stories based on practical situations
  • Dutch culture story bites
  • Open questions
  • True/false exercise
  • Fill-in-the-blank listening exercises
  • Listening comprehension tasks
  • Vocabulary practice activities
  • Audio and transcript files
  • Translations in your chosen language

Learn to greet, introduce yourself, and share basic personal information

  • Greetings and farewells in Dutch
  • Asking and stating age
  • Introducing yourself and asking others' names
  • Talking about your origin and nationality
  • Numbers in Dutch

Talk about days, months, time, and weather

  • Days of the week in Dutch
  • Months and seasons vocabulary
  • How to tell the time in Dutch
  • Describing your daily schedule
  • Talking about the weather (expressions and phrases)

Build vocabulary to describe everyday life

  • Talking about food, meals, and drinks
  • Vocabulary for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Describing your daily routine
  • Hobbies and leisure activities
  • Talking about prices, shopping, and payments

Use vocabulary to describe the world around you

  • Clothing vocabulary and shopping expressions
  • Colors and basic descriptive adjectives
  • Describing people: hair, eyes, height, etc.
  • Naming body parts in Dutch
  • Talking about common health issues and symptoms

Describe your immediate surroundings and the pets you live with

  • Talking about your house or apartment
  • Furniture and household appliances vocabulary
  • Describing your neighbourhood
  • Talking about pets and animals
  • Expressing likes and dislikes 

Ask for help, understand directions, use public transport

  • Describing places in a city
  • Talking about transport: bus, train, metro, bike
  • Buying tickets and asking about schedules
  • Talking about festivals, holidays, and local events
  • Inviting someone to go out
  • Accepting or refusing invitations politely

Self-study

Study independently with full access to the learning portal.

Access Per month Total Discount
1 month €14.99 €14.99
3 months €8.00 €24.00 -47%
6 months €5.75 €34.50 -62%
12 months €3.79 €45.48 -75%
  • AI corrections
  • Video lessons
  • Audio lessons
  • Personalized difficulty report

Book extra conversation classes: recommended packages

Your course includes access to all levels, so your teacher can personalize your course plan. Conversation classes are optional.

Package Live classes Self-study Estimated time
Regular 12 x 60 minutes 45 lessons, 30 minutes/day 3 months Most students complete 1 level in 3 months, you can switch to other levels if you progress faster.
Conversation 24 x 60 minutes 45 lessons, 30 minutes/day 3 months Two conversation classes per week for steady speaking practice.
Intensive 48 x 60 minutes 45 lessons, 30 minutes/day 3 months Four conversation classes per week for fast progress.
Credits valid for 1 year
Flexible scheduling
24-hour cancellation policy

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