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Newcomer (A1)
6 courses
12 lessons
Dag, Marie! Part 1
Hello, Marie!
- to greet others and say goodbye
Dag, Marie! Part 2
Hello, Marie!
- the personal pronouns
- the differences between "jij", "jullie" and "u"
- to talk about where you live
Dag, Marie! Review
Hello, Marie!
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- talking about where you live
- personal pronouns
How to pronounce G like the Dutch
- the Dutch alphabet
- how to to spell in Dutch
Goedenavond, meneer Van Zon! Part 1
Good evening, Mr Van Zon!
- to welcome people
- the use of "meneer" and "mevrouw"
- the filler word "hoor"
Goedenavond, meneer Van Zon! Part 2
Good evening, Mr Van Zon!
- to introduce yourself
- informal forms of address
- to form questions with "jij"
- how to conjugate regular verbs in the present
Goedenavond, meneer Van Zon! Review
Good evening, Mr Van Zon!
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- forming questions with "jij"
- conjugating regular verbs in the present
Capitalisation
- the Dutch capitalisation rules
Hoe gaat het? Part 1
How are you?
- to say "thank you", "good", and "great"
- how to pronounce "oe"
Hoe gaat het? Part 2
How are you?
- to ask how someone is and talk about how you feel
- the forms of "gaan" (to go)
- about open and closed syllables
Hoe gaat het? Review
How are you?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- open and closed syllables
- the forms of "gaan" (to go)
The pronunciation of "oe", "ou", and "au"
- how to pronounce "oe", "ou", and "au"
9 lessons
The pronunciation of short and long vowels
- how to pronounce long and short vowels
Waar kom je vandaan? Part 1
Where do you come from?
- the verbs "spreken" (to speak) and "wonen" (to live)
- unstressed pronouns
Waar kom je vandaan? Part 2
Where do you come from?
- to ask someone where they come from
- how to tell others where you're from
- the irregular verb "zijn" (to be)
Waar kom je vandaan? Review
Where do you come from?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- talking about where someone lives
- stressed and unstressed pronouns
- the irregular verb "zijn" (to be)
The pronunciation of "ui", "ij", and "ei"
- how to pronounce "ui", "ij", and "ei"
Wat zegt u? Part 1
What did you say?
- words like "ook" (also)
- how to pronounce "ou" and "au"
Wat zegt u? Part 2
What did you say?
- to ask which languages someone speaks
- what to say if you don't understand something
- negation using "niet" and "geen"
- to form questions
Wat zegt u? Review
What did you say?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- asking which languages someone speaks
- negation using "niet" and "geen"
- forming questions
Ik spreek Nederlands.
I speak Dutch.
- Dutch names for different languages
7 lessons
Mag ik bestellen? Part 1
Can I order?
- about Dutch cuisine
- how to pronounce "eu" and "tie"
Mag ik bestellen? Part 2
Can I order?
- how to order at a café or restaurant
- definite and indefinite articles
- the verb "mogen" (can, to be able to, may)
Mag ik bestellen? Review
Can I order?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- definite and indefinite articles
Use of the Diminutive Form
- how to use and pronounce diminutives
Wat wil je drinken? Part 1
What do you want to drink?
- names for different types of drinks in Dutch
- how to pronounce "sch"
Wat wil je drinken? Part 2
What do you want to drink?
- to order drinks and say what you would like to drink
- the modal verbs "kunnen" (can) and "willen" (to want, would like)
Wat wil je drinken? Review
What do you want to drink?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the modal verbs "kunnen" (can) and "willen" (to want, would like)
14 lessons
Mag ik u iets vragen? Part 1
May I ask you something?
- vocabulary related to directions
- the pronunciation of "ch"
The pronunciation of "ch" and "sch"
- how to pronounce "ch" and "sch"
Mag ik u iets vragen? Part 2
May I ask you something?
- how to ask for directions
- the forms of the modal verb "moeten" (must, to have to)
- a bit about modal verb usage
Mag ik u iets vragen? Review
May I ask you something?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the modal verbs "kunnen" and "willen"
Hoe laat is het? Part 1
What time is it?
- numbers from 1 to 12
- the forms of "zijn" (to be)
Hoe laat is het? Part 2
What time is it?
- to ask and say what time it is
- prepositions of time
Hoe laat is het? Part 3
What time is it?
- prepositions of time
- to say times with quarter hours
Hoe laat is het? Review
What time is it?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- prepositions of time
Waarom heb je geen tijd? Part 1
Why don't you have any time?
- vocabulary for free time activities
- to make verbs from nouns
Waarom heb je geen tijd? Part 2
Why don't you have any time?
- more about the present tense in Dutch
- word order in declarative statements
- to use the word "graag" (gladly)
Waarom heb je geen tijd? Part 3
Why don't you have any time?
- the conjunctions "of" (if) and "omdat" (because)
- word order with "niet"
Subordinate clauses
- word order in subordinate clauses
- word order in negative subordinate clauses
Waarom heb je geen tijd? Review
Why don't you have any time?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- word order in declarative statements and subordinate clauses
The Days of the Week
- the days of the week
15 lessons
Wat gaan we vandaag doen? Part 1
What are we going to do today?
- vocabulary for the times of the day
- the forms of "gaan" (to go)
Adverbs of Time
- where to put adverbs of time in Dutch
The pronunciation of "g" and "k"
- how to pronounce "g" and "k"
Wat gaan we vandaag doen? Part 2
What are we going to do today?
- how to ask someone about their plans
- to discuss future plans and events
Wat gaan we vandaag doen? Review
What are we going to do today?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- forming the future tense with "gaan" and "zullen"
Zullen we uitgaan? Part 1
Shall we go out?
- more vocabulary for free time activities
- about separable verbs
- prepositions of direction and place
Zullen we uitgaan? Part 2
Shall we go out?
- to ask if someone has time and make arrangements
- more about the future tense and future time indicators
Zullen we uitgaan? Review
Shall we go out?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- signal words for the future
- talking about plans and events in the future
Pronunciation of "z" and "s"
- how to pronounce "z" and "s"
Open and closed syllables
- about open and closed syllables
Gaan we boodschappen doen? Part 1
Are we going shopping?
- numbers from 13 to 20
- to distinguish between open and closed syllables
Gaan we boodschappen doen? Part 2
Are we going shopping?
- a few phrases to use while shopping
- how to form plural nouns
- about reducing or doubling vowels in open and closed syllables
Gaan we boodschappen doen? Review
Are we going shopping?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the reduction or doubling of vowels in open and closed syllables
- plural nouns
The s/z swap
- when "s" becomes "z" and vice versa
The f/v swap
- when "v" becomes "f" and vice versa
12 lessons
Mijn familie. Part 1
My family.
- names for family members
- more about the verb "hebben" (to have)
Mijn familie. Part 2
My family.
- some adjectives for describing people
- possessive pronouns and how to use them
The Pronunciation of "ij" and -"lijk"
- how to pronounce the letter combination ij and the ending -lijk
Mijn familie. Review
My family.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the use of the possessive pronouns
Wat is uw beroep? Part 1
What is your job?
- some indicators of frequency such as "vaak" (often) and "nooit" (never)
- more about the verbs "willen" (to want) and "kunnen" (to be able)
Wat is uw beroep? Part 2
What is your job?
- to ask about jobs
- some vocabulary for discussing your job
- to express wishes and suggestions
Wat is uw beroep? Part 3
What is your job?
- some feminine and masculine job titles
Wat is uw beroep? Review
What is your job?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- expressing wishes and suggestions
The Trema
- all about the trema
- how to use the trema
Opa en oma krijgen overal seniorenkorting. Part 1
Grandpa and grandma get a senior citizen discount everywhere.
- vocabulary related to age and family
- more about the numbers up to 20
Opa en oma krijgen overal seniorenkorting. Part 2
Grandpa and grandma get a senior citizen discount everywhere.
- more vocabulary related to age and family
- the multiples of ten
- numbers from 21-99
Opa en oma krijgen overal seniorenkorting. Review
Grandpa and grandma get a senior citizen discount everywhere.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the numbers from 21 to 99
Beginner (A2)
5 courses
11 lessons
The Birthday
- some vocabulary related to birthday celebrations
- some Dutch birthday traditions
Uitnodigingen versturen. Part 1
Sending invitations.
- to discuss party organisation
Uitnodigingen versturen. Part 2
Sending invitations.
- the object forms of personal pronouns
Uitnodigingen versturen. Part 3
Sending invitations.
- more phrases for organising a party
- the demonstrative pronouns
Uitnodigingen versturen. Review
Sending invitations.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the object forms of personal pronouns
- the demonstrative pronouns
Borden en schalen. Part 1
Plates and bowls.
- words for crockery, cutlery, and cooking
- more about how to form the stem of verbs
Borden en schalen. Part 2
Plates and bowls.
- some kitchen-related vocabulary
- how to discuss cooking
- the imperative form of verbs
Borden en schalen. Review
Plates and bowls.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the imperative form of verbs
Zijn rode schoenen glanzen. Part 1
His red shoes shine.
- a few terms for items of clothing
- the colours in Dutch
- more about forming plural nouns
Zijn rode schoenen glanzen. Part 2
His red shoes shine.
- to talk about clothes
- adjectives for describing appearances
- about adjective agreement
Zijn rode schoenen glanzen. Review
His red shoes shine.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- adjective agreement
9 lessons
Het is al lang geleden. Part 1
It's been a long time.
- expressions for discussing the past
- more about the forms of "hebben" (to have)
Het is al lang geleden. Part 2
It's been a long time.
- how to discuss past events
- how to form the present perfect
Het is al lang geleden. Review
It's been a long time.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- how to form the present perfect
We hebben een lekke band. Part 1
We have a flat tire.
- verbs denoting movement
- more about the forms of "zijn" (to be)
We hebben een lekke band. Part 2
We have a flat tire.
- how to talk about holidays and modes of transport
- when to form the present perfect with "hebben" (to have) or "zijn" (to be)
- a few irregular verbs
We hebben een lekke band. Review
We have a flat tire.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- when to form the present perfect with "hebben" (to have) or "zijn" (to be)
- irregular verbs
Beterschap! Part 1
Get well soon!
- vocabulary related to health and sickness
- more about prepositions
Beterschap! Part 2
Get well soon!
- how to say that you feel sick or are in pain
- the usage of "er"
Beterschap! Review
Get well soon!
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the use of "er"
9 lessons
Ik wil een grotere auto. Part 1
I want a bigger car.
- adjectives for describing people
- more about adjective endings
Ik wil een grotere auto. Part 2
I want a bigger car.
- to describe people's characteristics
- about the comparative of adjectives and adverbs
- some irregular comparatives
Ik wil een grotere auto. Review
I want a bigger car.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the comparative of adjectives and adverbs
Ze zou verliefd zijn op een ander. Part 1
Apparently she's in love with someone else.
- how to describe relationships
- the past tense forms of "zullen"
Ze zou verliefd zijn op een ander. Part 2
Apparently she's in love with someone else.
- how to talk about relationships
- how to form and use the Dutch conditional
Ze zou verliefd zijn op een ander. Review
Apparently she's in love with someone else.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the Dutch conditional
De prachtigste wolkenluchten. Part 1
The most magnificent cloudy skies.
- vocabulary about the weather
- more about forming the comparative
De prachtigste wolkenluchten. Part 2
The most magnificent cloudy skies.
- how to talk about the weather
- the superlative of adjectives
De prachtigste wolkenluchten. Review
The most magnificent cloudy skies.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the comparative and superlative
12 lessons
Wij kampeerden vroeger altijd in Zeeland. Part 1
We always used to camp in Zeeland.
- vocabulary for camping
- more about "'t kofschip"
Wij kampeerden vroeger altijd in Zeeland. Part 2
We always used to camp in Zeeland.
- how to talk about the past
- about the past simple tense of regular verbs
Wij kampeerden vroeger altijd in Zeeland. Review
We always used to camp in Zeeland.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the regular past simple
Vlaamse frieten en Brusselse wafels. Part 1
Flemish fries and Belgian waffles.
- how to describe a visit to Belgium
- more about irregular past simple verb forms
Vlaamse frieten en Brusselse wafels. Part 2
Flemish fries and Belgian waffles.
- to form questions about the past
- some common irregular past simple verb forms
Vlaamse frieten en Brusselse wafels. Review
Flemish fries and Belgian waffles.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- how to form questions about the past
- common irregular forms of the past simple
Mijn bazin heeft veel ervaring. Part 1
My boss has a lot of experience.
- basic vocabulary for everyday work-life
- more about forming the present perfect tense
Mijn bazin heeft veel ervaring. Part 2
My boss has a lot of experience.
- more ways to talk about your daily work-life
- how to use the past simple and present perfect
Mijn bazin heeft veel ervaring. Review
My boss has a lot of experience.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- how to use the past simple and the present perfect
Oh, excuses, dan ben ik verkeerd verbonden. Part 1
Oh, excuse me, I have the wrong number.
- vocabulary for making phone calls
- about verbs in subordinate clauses
Oh, excuses, dan ben ik verkeerd verbonden. Part 2
Oh, excuse me, I have the wrong number.
- how to answer the phone and ask for other people
- word order in sentences with two or more verbs
Oh, excuses, dan ben ik verkeerd verbonden. Review
Oh, excuse me, I have the wrong number.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the word order in sentences with two or more verbs
11 lessons
Wat ben je aan het doen? Part 1
What are you doing at the moment?
- to describe a sequence of events
Wat ben je aan het doen? Part 2
What are you doing at the moment?
- to describe what you're doing now
- to discuss the housework
Wat ben je aan het doen? Review
What are you doing at the moment?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- how to use "aan het"
Hoeveel suiker heb je nodig? Part 1
How much sugar do you need?
- the numbers up to 1,000
- to form the plural of numbers
Hoeveel suiker heb je nodig? Part 2
How much sugar do you need?
- cooking and baking related vocabulary
- more about numbers up to 1,000
Hoeveel suiker heb je nodig? Review
How much sugar do you need?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the numbers up to 1,000
Ik verheug me op morgen! Part 1
I'm looking forward to tomorrow!
- body care related vocabulary
- the reflexive pronouns
Ik verheug me op morgen! Part 2
I'm looking forward to tomorrow!
- to use the reflexive verbs
Ik verheug me op morgen! Review
I'm looking forward to tomorrow!
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the reflexive verbs
Ordinal Numbers
- the ordinal numbers
Months
- the months
- how to write out the date
Intermediate (B1)
2 courses
10 lessons
Op wereldreis!
On a world trip!
- what to expect in this course
- about the characters
- the continents of the world
Waar gaan we precies heen? Part 1
Where exactly are we going?
- some useful words for planning a world trip
- the future tense forms (review)
Waar gaan we precies heen? Part 2
Where exactly are we going?
- other useful words for planning a world trip
- the word order with “waarnaartoe” and “waarheen”
Waar gaan we precies heen? Review
Where exactly are we going?
- the vocabulary of the last two lessons
- the future tense forms
- the word order with “waarnaartoe” and “waarheen”
Ik zoek een gemeubileerd vakantiehuis. Part 1
I am looking for a furnished holiday home.
- some words about renting or leasing a flat or holiday home
Ik zoek een gemeubileerd vakantiehuis. Part 2
I am looking for a furnished holiday home.
- some words about home furnishings
- invariable adjectives
Ik zoek een gemeubileerd vakantiehuis. Review
I am looking for a furnished holiday home.
- the vocabulary of the last two lessons
- invariable adjectives
Wat leuk! Ik kijk ernaar uit! Part 1
How nice! I'm looking forward to it!
- to name some items of clothing
- the colours (review)
Wat leuk! Ik kijk ernaar uit! Part 2
How nice! I'm looking forward to it!
- how to respond to an invitation
Wat leuk! Ik kijk ernaar uit! Review
How nice! I'm looking forward to it!
- the vocabulary of the last two lessons
9 lessons
Heb je de oven uitgedaan? Part 1
Did you turn off the oven?
- some useful vocabulary relating to the airport
- the past tense (review)
Heb je de oven uitgedaan? Part 2
Did you turn off the oven?
- to ask if someone has done something
- some special forms of the past participle
Heb je de oven uitgedaan? Review
Did you turn off the oven?
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- some special forms of the past participle
- the past tense (review)
Ik heb wel zin in vakantie. Part 1
I'm really looking forward to going on holiday.
- words relating to transport
Ik heb wel zin in vakantie. Part 2
I'm really looking forward to going on holiday.
- to check in and out of a hotel
- some Dutch filler words
Ik heb wel zin in vakantie. Review
I'm really looking forward to going on holiday.
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- some Dutch filler words
Kon het leven maar een wereldreis zijn! Part 1
If only life could be one big world trip!
- the days of the week (review)
- words relating to holiday activities
- the past tense of "durfen" and "willen"
Kon het leven maar een wereldreis zijn! Part 2
If only life could be one big world trip!
- some typical words relating to tourism
- the past tense of "moeten", "mogen", and "kunnen"
Kon het leven maar een wereldreis zijn! Review
If only life could be one big world trip!
- the vocabulary from the previous lessons
- the past tense of "durfen" and "willen"
- the past tense of "moeten", "mogen", and "kunnen"
Grammar
5 courses
9 lessons
Personal pronouns
- ik, jij, hij/zij...
The formal and informal "you"
- "u" and "jij"
Unstressed personal pronouns
- "je", "ze" and "we"
Articles
- de, het
- een
The plural of nouns
- de kers - de kersen, de appel - de appels
Possessive adjectives
- mijn, jouw, zijn/haar...
Possessive pronouns
- de mijne, de jouwe, de zijne/de hare...
Demonstrative pronouns
- dit of dat T-shirt, deze vogel hier en die vogel daar
The object form of personal pronouns
- mij, jou, hem, haar ...
11 lessons
Regular verbs
- ik kom, jij komt, hij/zij komt, wij komen…
The verb "zijn"
- ik ben, jij bent, hij/zij is…
The verb "hebben"
- ik heb, jij hebt, hij/zij heeft…
The verb "gaan"
- ik ga, jij gaat, hij/zij gaat
The verbs "willen" and "kunnen"
- ik wil, jij wilt…
- ik kan, jij kan, hij/zij kan…
The verbs "mogen" and "moeten"
- ik mag, jij mag, hij/zij mag... ik moet, jij moet, hij/zij moet...
Using modal verbs
- Mag ik u iets vragen?
- Kunt u mij helpen?
Wishes and suggestions
- Ik wil een ijsje.
- Ik zou graag vakantie nemen.
The imperative
- Koop nu, betaal later!
- Kom hier!
A few verbs of movement
- rijden, lopen, varen ...
The Dutch conditional
- zouden willen, zou gaan...
13 lessons
The future with "gaan" and "zullen"
- Wat gaan jullie doen?
- Ik zal je bellen.
The future using present tense
- Je zus komt morgen.
- We zullen samen koken.
The past participle
- Ik heb gewerkt.
- We hebben gereserveerd.
The past participle of some verbs of movement
- gevlogen, gebleven, gereden
The present perfect
- Ik heb gewerkt.
- We hebben gereserveerd.
Irregular present perfect forms
- Ik heb gewerkt.
- We hebben gereserveerd.
The use of the present perfect
- Ik heb noit gevlogen.
- Ik ben naar Amsterdam gevlogen.
The past simple
- leerde, lachte
The use of the past simple
- Gisteren regende het.
Irregular forms of the past simple
- ik was - wij waren, ik had - wij hadden
More irregular forms of the past simple
- ik at - wij aten, ik gaf - jullie gaven
The present perfect and the past simple
- Ik heb kaas gegeten.
- Gisteren ging hij vroeg slapen.
The verb "zullen" in the past simple
- ik zou, wij zouden
8 lessons
Statements
- Ik lees een boek.
- Zij voetballen graag.
Subordinate clauses
- Ik weet niet of zij komen.
- Hij is slim omdat hij veel leest.
Negation
- Ik heb geen auto.
- Ik woon niet in Antwerpen.
Questions with question words
- Hoe heet jij?
- Wat zeg je?
Questions without question words
- Kom je mee?
- Gaan jullie met de auto?
Prepositions of direction and place
- naar, in, voor, achter...
Open and closed syllables
- about open and closed syllables
Word order in subordinate clauses
- Klopt het, dat u met de directeur gesproken heeft?
- Klopt het, dat u met de directeur heeft gesproken?
10 lessons
Adjective agreements
- een schoon T-shirt, zijn schone T-shirt
Adjectives ending with "-en"
- een gouden schoen, een katoenen T-shirt
The regular comparative
- groot - groter, ver - verder...
Irregular comparatives
- meer, minder, beter...
The superlative of adjectives and adverbs
- grootst, mest fantastisch...
Irregular superlative forms
- mest, minst, best...
Words for time indicating future
- morgen, volgende maand, dit weekend…
More adverbs for time
- straks, vandaag...
Adverbs of time for repeated actions
- 's morgens, 's avonds...
Words to describe frequency
- soms, altijd, nooit...
Listening and Speaking
3 courses
8 lessons
The pronunciation of "d" and "t"
- how "d" and "t" are pronounced
The pronunciation of "st" and "sp"
- how the consonant clusters "st" and "sp" are pronounced
Pronunciation of "z" and "s"
- how to pronounce "z" and "s"
The pronunciation of "g" and "k"
- how to pronounce "g" and "k"
The pronunciation of "ch" and "sch"
- how to pronounce "ch" and "sch"
The pronunciation of "-en"
- how to pronounce the ending "-en"
Compound words
- rechtdoor, zakdoek...
The endings "-tje" and "-lijk"
- how the endings "-tje" and "-lijk" are pronounced
9 lessons
The pronunciation of short and long vowels
- how to pronounce long and short vowels
The pronunciation of "a"
- how "a" is pronounced
The pronunciation of "o"
- how "o" is pronounced
The Pronunciation of "i"
- how "i" and "ie" are pronounced
The pronunciation of "u"
- how "u" is pronounced
The pronunciation of "e"
- the different ways that "e" can be pronounced
The pronunciation of "oe", "ou", and "au"
- how to pronounce "oe", "ou", and "au"
The pronunciation of "eu" and "ooi"
- how the diphthongs of "eu" and "ooi" are pronounced
The pronunciation of "ui", "ij", and "ei"
- how to pronounce "ui", "ij", and "ei"
9 lessons
Tongue twisters with "sch"
Tongue twisters with the sounds "ui, ei" and "ij"
Tongue twisters with "s" and "z"
Tongue twisters with the sounds "k, g" and "ch"
Tongue twisters with the sounds "oe, au" and "ou"
Tongue twisters with the sounds "st, sp, sj" and "sn"
Tongue twisters with "k"
Tongue twisters with the sounds "eeuw, ieuw, eu" and "ooi"
Other tongue twisters
Countries and Traditions
4 courses
10 lessons
Welkom in Nederland
Welcome to the Netherlands
- meet the main characters of this course
- test your knowledge about the Netherlands
- get familiar with some of the exercises in the course
Oud en Nieuw
New Year's Eve
- how the Dutch celebrate New Year's Eve
- to follow a conversation in Dutch
- where Emma and Jan are celebrating New Year's Eve
Carnaval
Carnival
- where the Carnival season is celebrated in the Netherlands
- why Emma thinks it's good when the Carnival is over
Pasen
Easter
- how people celebrate Easter in the Netherlands
- to hide some easter eggs
- where Emma and Jan are going for Easter
Koningsdag
King's Day
- what is celebrated on King's Day
- how to dress for this day
- some traditional Dutch games
Bevrijdingsdag
Liberation Day
- why the 5th of May is important to the Dutch
- what the 4th of May has to do with this
Prinsjesdag
Prince's Day
- more about the role of the King
- some useful vocabulary regarding Prince's Day
Sinterklaas
St. Nicolas
- about the Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas
- some typical sweets
Kerstmis
Christmas
- how Christmas is celebrated in the Netherlands
- a typical Dutch culinary tradition
- some Christmas vocabulary
Een tijd van komen …
A time to come…
- what Emma and Jan did throughout the year
- a famous Dutch saying and do a little quiz
12 lessons
Goedendag, meneer
Good day, sir.
- how to greet and thank people
- phrases used in formal and informal modes of address
Is er nog een eenpersoonskamer vrij?
Is there a single room available?
- important words and phrases for hotel reception
- information about hotels in the Netherlands and Belgium
Wat is de dagschotel?
What is the dish of the day?
- how to order food and ask for the bill
- information about local food
Dat is goed zo
Keep the change.
- how to order drinks and snacks
- information about tipping
In het koffiehuis
In a cafe
- how to order drinks
- the difference between a "bruin café", a "koffieshop" and a "coffeeshop"
Hoeveel kost het?
How much does it cost?
- how to ask what things cost
- more information about shop opening hours
Kan ik met pin betalen?
Can I pay by card?
- important words concerning money
- more information about payment methods
Een fiets huren
Hiring a bike
- important vocabulary for hiring bikes
- more information about bike rental
Het openbaar vervoer
Public transport
- important words and phrases to use when asking about public transport
- more information about public transport
Waar is het postkantoor?
Where is the post office?
- important phrases for asking directions
- information about addresses
Hoe laat begint de rondleiding?
When does the tour start?
- to ask about opening times, ticket prices and tour times
- information about tours
Kamperen
Camping
- important words and phrases for camping
- information about staying in caravans and camper vans
7 lessons
Een aperitiefje
An aperitif
- Test your knowledge about Dutch eating habits and get familiar with some of the special features of the course.
Nederlandse eetgewoontes binnen de familie
Eating habits of Dutch families
- about some traditional eating habits of Dutch families
- about some classic Dutch dishes
Buitenlandse keuken in Nederland
Foreign food in the Netherlands
- about various international influences on Dutch cuisine
- about the nation's favourite international dishes
De Nederlandse lunch
The Dutch lunch
- what a typical Dutch lunch consists of
- all about Dutch bread and sandwiches
Alles gefrituurd
Everything deep-fried
- about the most popular snacks you can get in a snack bar
Een land vol zoetekauwen
A country full of sweet tooths
- about Dutch sweets in general
- about liquorice
Zoete koek en ander gebak
Sweet cake and other pastries
- about cakes and pastries
- about regional specialties
6 lessons
Aan de telefoon
On the phone
- some useful expressions for making phone calls
- how to forward a call and take a message
Een e-mail schrijven
Writing an email
- how to write an email
- common greetings and sign offs
- different forms of address
In een vergadering
In a meeting
- some useful expressions for meetings
- a bit about the influence of English on the Dutch workplace
Smalltalk op het werk
Small talk at work
- something about Dutch small talk
- a bit about the "VrijMiBo"
Een sollicitatiegesprek voeren
Having a job interview
- a bit about job interviews in the Netherlands
- some useful expressions for job interviews
Praten over projecten
Talking about projects
- to discuss projects
- a bit about the influence of English on the Dutch language
Specials
3 courses
9 lessons
Animals
- words about animals which could catch you out
Kitchen & Food
- words about food and around the kitchen which can be difficult to distinguish
Everyday Life
- words related to everyday life which could be confusing
Working Life
- words related to working in the office which can be difficult to distinguish
Professions
- words relating to occupations which can be difficult to distinguish
Adjectives I
- adjectives which can be difficult to distiguish
Adjectives II
- more adjectives which can be difficult to distiguish
Verbs I
- verbs which can be difficult to distinguish
Verbs II
- more verbs which can be difficult to distinguish
7 lessons
International words
- "true friends" that pop up all over the world
Science
- a few scientific "true friends"
Personality traits
- some words to describe personalities
Writing
- "true friends" related to writing
Physics and philosophy
- some true "phriends"
Two little dots
- words like "pinguïn" and "poëtisch"
Health
- "true friends" related to health
7 lessons
Colours
- some idioms featuring colours
Sailing
- some idioms on the topic of sailing
Weather
- some idioms featuring different types of weather
Body
- some idioms featuring body parts
Work
- some idioms featuring words from the working day
Food
- some food-themed idioms
Heart
- some idioms related to the heart
Words and Sentences
19 courses
10 lessons
Dranken
Drinks - Basic vocabulary
Begroeting en afscheid
Greetings and goodbyes - Basic vocabulary
Begroeting en afscheid
Greetings and goodbyes - Advanced vocabulary
Toestemming
Permission - Basic vocabulary
Gewaarwording
Sensations - Basic vocabulary
Cijfers en getallen
Numbers - Basic vocabulary
Cijfers en getallen
Numbers - Advanced vocabulary
Tijd
Time - Basic vocabulary
Hoeveelheid
Quantity - Basic vocabulary
Kleuren
Colours - Basic vocabulary
13 lessons
Voorbereiding
Preparation - Basic vocabulary
Voorbereiding
Preparation - Advanced vocabulary
Hotels
Hotels - Basic vocabulary
Hotels
Hotels - Advanced vocabulary
Georganiseerde reizen
Package tours - Basic vocabulary
Georganiseerde reizen
Package tours - Advanced vocabulary
Backpacken
Backpacking - Basic vocabulary
Backpacken
Backpacking - Advanced vocabulary
Kamperen
Camping - Basic vocabulary
Kamperen
Camping - Advanced vocabulary
Trektochten
Trekking - Basic vocabulary
Trektochten
Trekking - Advanced vocabulary
Vakantie
Holiday - Useful sentences
13 lessons
Lichaamsdelen
Parts of the body - Basic vocabulary
Lichaamsdelen
Parts of the body - Advanced vocabulary
Uiterlijk
Appearance - Basic vocabulary
Uiterlijk
Appearance - Advanced vocabulary
Zintuigen
Senses - Basic vocabulary
Zintuigen
Senses - Advanced vocabulary
Hygiëne
Hygiene - Basic vocabulary
Hygiëne
Hygiene - Advanced vocabulary
Ziekte
Illness - Basic vocabulary
Ziekte
Illness - Advanced vocabulary
Verwondingen
Injuries - Basic vocabulary
Verwondingen
Injuries - Advanced vocabulary
Het lichaam
Body - Useful sentences
11 lessons
Familie
Family - Basic vocabulary
Familie
Family - Advanced vocabulary
Familieleden
Relatives - Basic vocabulary
Familieleden
Relatives - Advanced vocabulary
Paren
Couples - Basic vocabulary
Paren
Couples - Advanced vocabulary
Sociaal leven
Social life - Basic vocabulary
Sociaal leven
Social life - Advanced vocabulary
Slechte relaties
Bad relationships - Basic vocabulary
Slechte relaties
Bad relationships - Advanced vocabulary
Relaties
Relationships - Useful sentences
13 lessons
Dranken
Drinks - Basic vocabulary
Dranken
Drinks - Advanced vocabulary
Fruit en groente
Fruit and vegetables - Basic vocabulary
Fruit en groente
Fruit and vegetables - Advanced vocabulary
Graan
Cereals - Basic vocabulary
Graan
Cereals - Advanced vocabulary
Vlees en vis
Meat and fish - Basic vocabulary
Vlees en vis
Meat and fish - Advanced vocabulary
Zoetigheden en nagerechten
Sweets and desserts - Basic vocabulary
Zoetigheden en nagerechten
Sweets and desserts - Advanced vocabulary
Servies
Tableware - Basic vocabulary
Servies
Tableware - Advanced vocabulary
Eten en drinken
Food and drinks - Useful sentences
11 lessons
Kranten en tijdschriften
Newspapers and magazines - Basic vocabulary
Kranten en tijdschriften
Newspapers and magazines - Advanced vocabulary
Televisie
Television - Basic vocabulary
Televisie
Television - Advanced vocabulary
Radio
Radio - Basic vocabulary
Radio
Radio - Advanced vocabulary
Film
Film - Basic vocabulary
Film
Film - Advanced vocabulary
Reclame
Advertising - Basic vocabulary
Reclame
Advertising - Advanced vocabulary
Media
Media - Useful sentences
13 lessons
Hardware
Hardware - Basic vocabulary
Hardware
Hardware - Advanced vocabulary
Internet
Internet - Basic vocabulary
Internet
Internet - Advanced vocabulary
E-mail en chat
Email and chat - Basic vocabulary
E-mail en chat
Email and chat - Advanced vocabulary
Social media
Social media - Basic vocabulary
Social media
Social media - Advanced vocabulary
Software
Software - Basic vocabulary
Software
Software - Advanced vocabulary
Telefoon
Phones - Basic vocabulary
Telefoon
Phones - Advanced vocabulary
Digitale wereld
Digital world - Useful sentences
13 lessons
Appartement en huis
Flat and house - Basic vocabulary
Appartement en huis
Flat and house - Advanced vocabulary
Meubels
Furniture - Basic vocabulary
Meubels
Furniture - Advanced vocabulary
Interieur
Decor - Basic vocabulary
Interieur
Decor - Advanced vocabulary
Huishoudapparaten
Domestic appliances - Basic vocabulary
Huishoudapparaten
Domestic appliances - Advanced vocabulary
Huishoudelijk werk
Housework - Basic vocabulary
Huishoudelijk werk
Housework - Advanced vocabulary
Tuin
Garden - Basic vocabulary
Tuin
Garden - Advanced vocabulary
Thuis
Home - Useful sentences
11 lessons
Openbaar vervoer
Public transport - Basic vocabulary
Openbaar vervoer
Public transport - Advanced vocabulary
Vliegtuig
Plane - Basic vocabulary
Vliegtuig
Plane - Advanced vocabulary
Fiets
Bicycle - Basic vocabulary
Fiets
Bicycle - Advanced vocabulary
Auto
Car - Basic vocabulary
Auto
Car - Advanced vocabulary
Boten en schepen
Boats and ships - Basic vocabulary
Boten en schepen
Boats and ships - Advanced vocabulary
Vervoer en reizen
Transport and travel - Useful sentences
13 lessons
Cijfers en getallen
Numbers - Basic vocabulary
Cijfers en getallen
Numbers - Advanced vocabulary
Tijd
Time - Basic vocabulary
Tijd
Time - Advanced vocabulary
Kleuren
Colours - Basic vocabulary
Kleuren
Colours - Advanced vocabulary
Vorm
Shape - Basic vocabulary
Vorm
Shape - Advanced vocabulary
Hoeveelheid
Quantity - Basic vocabulary
Hoeveelheid
Quantity - Advanced vocabulary
Lengte en gewicht
Length and weight - Basic vocabulary
Lengte en gewicht
Length and weight - Advanced vocabulary
Eigenschappen
Basic properties - Useful sentences
11 lessons
Zomerkleding
Summer clothes - Basic vocabulary
Zomerkleding
Summer clothes - Advanced vocabulary
Winterkleding
Winter clothes - Basic vocabulary
Winterkleding
Winter clothes - Advanced vocabulary
Accessoires
Accessories - Basic vocabulary
Accessoires
Accessories - Advanced vocabulary
Ondergoed en nachtgoed
Underwear and sleepwear - Basic vocabulary
Ondergoed en nachtgoed
Underwear and sleepwear - Advanced vocabulary
Avondkleding
Formal dress - Basic vocabulary
Avondkleding
Formal dress - Advanced vocabulary
Kleding
Clothes - Useful sentences
11 lessons
Boodschappen doen
Shopping - Basic vocabulary
Boodschappen doen
Shopping - Advanced vocabulary
Bars en cafés
Pubs and cafes - Basic vocabulary
Bars en cafés
Pubs and cafes - Advanced vocabulary
Uit eten gaan
Eating out - Basic vocabulary
Uit eten gaan
Eating out - Advanced vocabulary
Sport
Sport - Basic vocabulary
Sport
Sport - Advanced vocabulary
Concerten en clubs
Concerts and clubs - Basic vocabulary
Concerten en clubs
Concerts and clubs - Advanced vocabulary
Vrije tijd
Free time - Useful sentences
13 lessons
Emoties
Emotions - Basic vocabulary
Emoties
Emotions - Advanced vocabulary
Karakter
Character - Basic vocabulary
Karakter
Character - Advanced vocabulary
Gedrag
Behaviour - Basic vocabulary
Gedrag
Behaviour - Advanced vocabulary
Gewaarwording
Sensations - Basic vocabulary
Gewaarwording
Sensations - Advanced vocabulary
Waarneming
Perception - Basic vocabulary
Waarneming
Perception - Advanced vocabulary
Seksualiteit
Sexuality - Basic vocabulary
Seksualiteit
Sexuality - Advanced vocabulary
Gevoelens en instellingen
Feelings and attitudes - Useful sentences
13 lessons
Bloemen
Flowers - Basic vocabulary
Bloemen
Flowers - Advanced vocabulary
Gewassen
Crops - Basic vocabulary
Gewassen
Crops - Advanced vocabulary
Kruiden en specerijen
Herbs and spices - Basic vocabulary
Kruiden en specerijen
Herbs and spices - Advanced vocabulary
Bomen
Trees - Basic vocabulary
Bomen
Trees - Advanced vocabulary
Seizoenen
Seasons - Basic vocabulary
Seizoenen
Seasons - Advanced vocabulary
Weer en klimaat
Weather and climate - Basic vocabulary
Weer en klimaat
Weather and climate - Advanced vocabulary
De natuur
Nature - Useful sentences
13 lessons
Begroeting en afscheid
Greetings and goodbyes - Basic vocabulary
Begroeting en afscheid
Greetings and goodbyes - Advanced vocabulary
Smalltalk
Small talk - Basic vocabulary
Smalltalk
Small talk - Advanced vocabulary
Toestemming
Permission - Basic vocabulary
Toestemming
Permission - Advanced vocabulary
Discussies
Discussions - Basic vocabulary
Discussies
Discussions - Advanced vocabulary
Ruzies
Arguments - Basic vocabulary
Ruzies
Arguments - Advanced vocabulary
Gebaren en gelaatsuitdrukkingen
Gestures and facial expressions - Basic vocabulary
Gebaren en gelaatsuitdrukkingen
Gestures and facial expressions - Advanced vocabulary
Communicatie
Communication - Useful sentences
11 lessons
In de stad
Around town - Basic vocabulary
In de stad
Around town - Advanced vocabulary
Gebouwen
Buildings - Basic vocabulary
Gebouwen
Buildings - Advanced vocabulary
Stadsgezicht
Cityscape - Basic vocabulary
Stadsgezicht
Cityscape - Advanced vocabulary
Parken en speeltuinen
Parks and playgrounds - Basic vocabulary
Parken en speeltuinen
Parks and playgrounds - Advanced vocabulary
Winkels
Shops - Basic vocabulary
Winkels
Shops - Advanced vocabulary
Stad
City - Useful sentences
11 lessons
Huisdieren
Pets - Basic vocabulary
Huisdieren
Pets - Advanced vocabulary
Boerderijdieren
Farm animals - Basic vocabulary
Boerderijdieren
Farm animals - Advanced vocabulary
Wilde dieren
Wild animals - Basic vocabulary
Wilde dieren
Wild animals - Advanced vocabulary
Zeedieren
Sea creatures - Basic vocabulary
Zeedieren
Sea creatures - Advanced vocabulary
Vogels
Birds - Basic vocabulary
Vogels
Birds - Advanced vocabulary
Dieren
Animals - Useful sentences
11 lessons
Muziek
Music - Basic vocabulary
Muziek
Music - Advanced vocabulary
Musea
Museums - Basic vocabulary
Musea
Museums - Advanced vocabulary
Schilderijen en fotografie
Painting and photography - Basic vocabulary
Schilderijen en fotografie
Painting and photography - Advanced vocabulary
Theater
Theatre - Basic vocabulary
Theater
Theatre - Advanced vocabulary
Literatuur
Literature - Basic vocabulary
Literatuur
Literature - Advanced vocabulary
Cultuur
Culture - Useful sentences
13 lessons