Learning and Living Dutch: Online classes
Experience the Dutch language in small groups
The Dutch courses of AvaLingua are all about interaction and practicing your Dutch in real life. You will learn how to put your Dutch into practice in everyday situations. We will also be practicing this during our activities outside the classroom and for the online classes we created interesting different activities. Some examples of the activities are finding your way through the supermarket, interviewing people and ordering something in a cafe. In this way, you have the opportunity to experience using your Dutch together with other students (max. 7) while being guided by your teacher. Living and learning Dutch: That is the AvaLingua way of learning Dutch!
In short, during these courses you will learn and experience how to use the Dutch language actively in everyday situations. The main focus during the class will be on improving your speaking skills. Next to that, you we will improve your writing, listening and reading skills. We pay attention to grammar and vocabulary as well.
New ONLINE small group courses: full level courses (A1, A2, B1, B2.1, B2.2, C1,1) start in May conversational courses (A2 and B1) start in May and Architecture & Dutch (B1+) start in May.
We have different levels:
A1: Beginner - The basics! Start your Dutch journey from scratch.
A2: Elementary - Enhance your daily communication skills.
B1: Intermediate - Dive deeper into Dutch grammar and vocabulary.
B2.1 & B2.2: Advanced - Master more complex language structures.
NEW: C1.1: Advanced - for perfection of your Dutch.
Conversational Courses:
A2: Converse Comfortably - Develop conversational skills.
B1: Intermediate Talk - Improve fluency in various contexts.
Architecture & Dutch (Level B1+): This course is especially for ARCHITECTS, URBAN PLANNERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS and DESIGNERS.
Conversational courses
Did you finish or almost finish the A2 or B1 level? Do you want to improve your conversation and speaking skills in a small group (max. 7 students)? Then this course might be a good fit.
- We focus on conversations that you could have in real life. We share our own experiences and get to know each other.
- You will connect with other Dutch language students who are motivated and would love to improve their Dutch speaking skills.
- All students are from different cultures and countries which make the conversations very interesting.
- When you practice speaking Dutch on a regular base, you will see that soon you will feel more comfortable, more fluent and - very important - more confident.
- Your vocabulary will grow and you sentence structures will improve.
- AvaLingua will guide you: with some grammar explanation, feedback and help with your pronunciation.
- The objective is that you speak as much as possible during this course!
- Every week you will receive a few exercises to prepare for the class: it mainly focuses on gaining more vocabulary.
- We could provide extra homework and an exam on request.
- We will have once a week a group sessions of 2 hours.
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A2 conversational course - 7 or 14 weeks - Wednesdays - 18:30 - 20:30
Starting the end of April (part 1) (Full!)
The exact dates: 30th of April, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th.
Starting mid June (part 2) (2 spots left!)
June 18th, 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th.
Costs of the course: You could choose:
- A course of 7 weeks starting the end of April or mid-June: 277,-. or:
- One course of 14 weeks from the end of April - mid-June € 517,- (you will save € 37,-)
This includes:
- The conversational course: 7 or 14 group sessions of 2 hours.
- The topics will vary of each class, therefore you could also jump in the course in June.
- Preparation study material related to the weekly topic, like:
- Flashcards,
- Podcasts and transcripts,
- Articles.
- Notes after each class, prepared by the teacher.
- Buddy system with another student. So you could meet online/ offline outside the 'classroom' too.
- You will receive an AvaLingua certificate at the end of the course if you attended more than 80% of the classes. At the certificate there will be a CEFR indication.
- If you have questions during the week, you could always contact AvaLingua by WhatsApp.
- Lot's of fun!
Would you like to join ? Enroll here.
B1 Conversational course - 7 or 14 weeks - Tuesdays 18:30 - 20:30
Starting the end of April (part 1)
The exact dates are: April 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, June 3rd,10th.
Starting mid-June (part 2)
June 17th, 24th, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.
Costs of the course: You could choose:
- A course of 7 weeks starting in the end of April or mid-June: 277,-. or:
- One course of 14 weeks from the end of April - mid-June € 517,- (you will save € 37,-)
This includes:
- The conversational course: 7 group sessions of 2 hours.
- The topics will vary of each class, therefore you could also jump in the course in June.
- Preparation study material related to the weekly topic, like:
- Flashcards,
- Podcasts and transcripts,
- Articles.
- Notes after each class, prepared by the teacher.
- Buddy system with another student. So you could meet online/ offline outside the 'classroom' too.
- You will receive an AvaLingua certificate at the end of the course if you attended more than 80% of the classes. At the certificate there will be a CEFR indication.
- If you have questions during the week, you could always contact AvaLingua by WhatsApp.
- Lot's of fun!
Would you like to join the B1 conversational course? You could sign up here & reserve your spot.
Is a small group course Dutch something for you?
You will learn how to put your Dutch into practice in everyday situations. We will be practicing this during our activities outside the classroom. Some examples of the activities are finding your way through the supermarket, interviewing people and ordering something in a cafe. For the online classes we created interesting different activities to interact with native speakers.
New full level courses start the end of April 2025
- Level: A1, A2, B1, B2.1, B2.2, C1.1 (CEFR)
- For specific information about C1.1. Check the section about C1.1.
- Small groups: max. 7 students
- Location: Online using Zoom.
- Intake: before the start of the course we will do a free intake to get to know eachother, to see if our expectations match and to answer all the questions that you might have.
- Homework: recommended 3-6 hours per week for the 15 week courses.
- Costs of the course A1, A2, B1 B2.1, B2.2 or C1: € 530,-
- Costs of the study material:
- A1: € 35,- (the A1 study material is including video recordings of similar classes)
- A2: € 36,50
- B1: € 49,50
- B2.1 & B2.2: € 49,50 (We use during these 2 courses the same book.)
- C1: € 49,50
- Costs per exam: A1, A2 or B1: €35. (Note: a final exam for B2 and C1 is not included)
- This price includes:
- The course: 15 group sessions.
- Homework assignments, like:
- Reading and listening.
- Podcasts and transcripts.
- On your writing assignments, you will receive personal feedback.
- Notes after each class, prepared by the teacher.
- Native Dutch language speakers will join our classes every now and then. You will have the opportunity to practice with them.
- Buddy system with another student. So you could meet online/ offline outside the 'classroom' too.
- During the last class, there will be an exam according to the CEFR level system. (Note: a final exam for B2 and C1 is not included)
- Upon successful completion and attending more than 80% of the classes, you will receive an AvaLingua certificate in which is stated that you followed the A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 course. At the certificate there will be a CEFR indication.
- If you have questions during the week, you could always contact AvaLingua by WhatsApp.
- Lots of fun!
A1 course - 15 weeks - Mondays - 18:30 - 20:30 (1 spot left!)
Are you a complete beginner and do you want to learn Dutch from scratch? Then this course will be a good option for you. During this course you will learn the basics of the Dutch language in a small group (max. 7 students). Every class, we will focus on different themes like: presenting yourself, family and doing groceries. You will learn useful vocabulary, the basics of the Dutch grammar and improve your communication skills. The best: you will speak Dutch from the very first class. The classes are interactive and they include many roleplays. Next to that, we will invite every now and then native Dutch speakers in the class. In that way, you can practice your Dutch even more. During the classes you will learn a lot of Dutch and besides that, we will have fun learning Dutch together.
The exact dates: Monday 28th of April, Thursday May 8th (note: this class is on Thursday due to liberation day on Monday the 5th of May), Monday May 12th, 19th, 26th, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, August 4th.
Have a look here for more information about the price and what is included in the course.
Would you like to join the A1 course? Enroll here & reserve your spot for the new group starting the 28th of April.
A2 course - 15 weeks - Mondays - 19:00 - 21:00 (Full!)
Did you already learn the basics of the Dutch language and are you able to have some very simple and short conversations with neighbors or friends? Then this course will be a good option for you. During this course, you will learn even more Dutch in a small group (max. 7 students). Every class, we will focus on different themes like: cities, health and hobbies. You will learn useful vocabulary, how to speak about past events and improve your communication skills. The classes are interactive and they include many exercises and role plays. Next to that, we will invite every now and then native Dutch speakers in the class. In that way, you can practice your Dutch even more. During the classes you will learn a lot of Dutch and besides that we will have fun learning Dutch together. After completing this course, you have also reached the level necessary for the civic integration exam, ‘het inburgeringsexamen’ (A2).
The exact dates: Monday 28th of April, Thursday May 8th (note: this class is on Thursday due to liberation day on Monday the 5th of May), Monday May 12th, 19th, 26th, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, August 4th.
(Note: 1 class is on Thursday May 8th due to liberation day on Monday the 5th of May. All other classes are on Mondays.)
Have a look here for more information about the price and what is included in the course.
Would you like to join the A2 course? Enroll here & reserve your spot for the new group starting the 28th of April.
B1 course - 15 weeks - Tuesdays - 18:30 - 20:30
Did you already learn the basics of the Dutch language and did you finish the A2 course? Then this course will be a good option for you. During this course, you will learn a lot more Dutch in a small group (max. 7 students). Every class, we will focus on different themes like: education, work and media. You will learn how to express your opinion and describe your experiences. You will improve your communication skills. The classes are interactive and they include many different exercises. Next to that, we will invite every now and then native Dutch speakers in the class. In that way, you can practice your Dutch even more. During the classes you will learn a lot of Dutch and besides that we will have fun learning Dutch together. For this course, it's even more important to make time to do your homework weekly. After completing this course, you have also reached the level necessary for the Staatsexamen I (B1).
The exact dates are: May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, (Thursday) 26th of June, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, August 5th. (One lesson is planned on Thursday.)
Have a look here for more information about the price and what is included in the course.
Would you like to join the B1 course? You could sign up here & reserve your spot for the new group in April.
B2.1 course - 15 weeks - Tuesdays - 16:00 - 18:00
We decided to split up our B2 course in 2 courses of 15 weeks: B2.1 followed up by B2.2. In this way, we can spend enough time on the different subjects and you will be able to improve your Dutch even more and you will be ready to take the Staastsexamen II (B2).
For these courses, it's even more important to make time to do your homework weekly. After completing these courses, you have also reached the level necessary for the Staatsexamen II (B2). (Please pay attention: a B2 exam is not included in these courses)
About the B2.1 course: Do you already have a good knowledge of the Dutch language and did you finish the B1 course? Then this course will be a good option for you. During this course, you will learn a lot more Dutch in a small group (max. 7 students). Every class, we will focus on different themes like: sustainability, creativity and social behavior. You will learn how to discuss and talk about more complex topics. You will improve your communication skills. The classes are interactive and they include many different exercises. Next to that, we will invite every now and then native Dutch speakers in the class. In that way, you can practice your Dutch even more. During the classes you will learn a lot of Dutch and besides that we will have fun learning Dutch together.
The exact dates are: April 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, August 5th.
Have a look here for more information about the price and what is included in the course.
Would you like to join the B2.1 course? Enroll here & reserve your spot for the new group the end of April.
B2.2 course - 15 weeks - Thursdays - 16:00 - 18:00
Did you follow B2.1 then the B2.2 is the best follow up course. We decided to split up our B2 course in 2 courses of 15 weeks: B2.1 followed up by B2.2. In this way, we can really spend enough time on the different subjects and you will be able to improve your Dutch even more. We will also prepare for the Staatsexamen II (B2).
Have a look here for more information about the price and what is included in the course.
The exact dates are: May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, August 7th.
Would you like to join the B2.2 course? Enroll here & reserve your spot for the new group in May.
Besides the B2.1 and B2.2, we also offer B2+ courses.
We didn´t schedule a B2+ course at the moment, but if you're interested in the course, please reach out to us!
Did you follow the B2 course (B2.1 and B2.2) with AvaLingua already and would you still like to improve your Dutch? Then, this course could be interesting for you. We will focus on: recent news items, express our opinions and discussions. Before each class you will read articles and/ or watch small videos. Let us know if you're interested and what you would like to pay attention to in this course and we will take that into account.
C1.1 course - 15 weeks - Thursdays - 16:00 - 18:00
Are you already proficient in Dutch and are you looking to refine your language skills to an advanced level? Then this course is for you. Throughout this program, you'll practice in a small group (max. 7 students). We will use the book Nederlands naar perfectie and during this course we will cover the first chapters. We will discuss different topics while paying attention to the different skills: reading, listening, writing ad of course speaking. Moreover, we will focus on expanding your vocabulary. We take your Dutch to an advanced level!
Have a look here for more information about the price and what is included in the course.
The exact dates are: May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, (note: no class on the 29th of May), June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, (note: no class on July 31st, August 7th, and 14th), August 21st, 28th, September 4th. Would you like to join the C1.1 course? Enroll here & reserve your spot for the new group in May.
C1.2 course - 15 weeks - Mondays - 16:00 - 18:00
Are you already proficient in Dutch and are you looking to refine your language skills to an advanced level? Did you finish the first chapters of the book Nederlands naar perfectie? Then this course is for you. Throughout this program, you'll practice in a small group (max. 7 students BUT we know this group will be very exclusive: we expect 3- 4 students.). We will use the book Nederlands naar perfectie and during this course we will cover the last half of the book. We will discuss different topics while paying attention to the different skills: reading, listening, writing ad of course speaking. Moreover, we will focus on expanding your vocabulary. We take your Dutch to an advanced level!
Have a look here for more information about the price and what is included in the course.
The exact dates are: May 26th, June 2nd, (no class on the 9th of May: Pentecost), 16th, 23rd, 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, (no class on the 4th and 11th of August: holidays), August 18th, 25th, September 1st, 8th and 15th, 22nd.
Would you like to join the C1.2 course? Enroll here & reserve your spot for the new group in May.
Architecture & Dutch
This course is especially for ARCHITECTS, URBAN PLANNERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS and DESIGNERS or people working related to this field that would like to improve their Dutch language skills in a professional way. It's a course designed so that you could put Dutch in to practice in your daily work life immediately.
We will focus on different activities, like how to write work emails, have formal meetings with different parties, presenting projects, expanding vocabulary and designing our own project. While working on that, we will spend time on improving your grammar, pronunciation and your writing, listing, speaking and reading skills according to the CEFR.
Level: From B1+. If your level is not there yet, I would be happy to discuss with you the possibilities.
Max. students: 4 students
Schedule: 15 weeks
The exact dates are: May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, August 7th.
Price: 425,- (excl. btw)
You could sign up here & reserve your spot in the May group.
Is this Dutch course something for you?
Are you motivated and committed to learn and speak more Dutch? Yes!
Are you interested in an interactive Dutch course? Yes!