Learn to Speak Dutch

Dutch is the national language of not only the Netherlands but also of Flanders in Belgium where a variety of Dutch called Flemish is spoken.

Together they have provided Europe with some great cultural assets such as: 

Windmills, along with clogs and tulips, windmills are probably the most well-known images of the Netherlands. The cheese market in Alkmaar is one of the most famous markets, and typical in the Netherlands. 

Revolutionary painters such as Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is probably the most famous Dutch painter. Modern Fashion designers such as Viktor and Rolf, who are a Dutch pair of fashion designers and of course Modern furniture designers.

Dutch is part of the Indo-European family of languages and belongs to the Germanic branch, as do English and German. Dutch has some similarities to the German language but has some other influences from the Romance languages. The vocabulary of Dutch also has strong similarities with the continental Scandinavian languages but differs quite a lot in text and speech. 

What will I learn?

All Dutch courses are designed to develop your competency in reading, writing, speaking and listening. You won't feel shy or intimidated when you visit a Dutch speaking country or when using your skills in real-life situations, as you will develop your confidence with our native speakers.  

Courses are delivered by blended learning and can be a combination of: 

• structured learning with individual tuition

• regular chats with the Dutch Tutor and Student Coordinator

• homework tasks.