About the beginners class
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GROUP CLASSES: A1 + A2
This course will take you from total beginner to A2 level in 9 weeks. I conduct these classes in a small group (4-6 people), so that there is lots of time for speaking and direct feedback from the teacher, which results in good progress. Writing tasks will be part of the homework, while the lessons itself focus on speaking, listening, building correct sentences with grammar explanation and practice of real life situations (role play). You will get personal feedback on each writing task by email. This is an intensive course, which covers one chapter each lesson and requires commitment from the student to do homework and prepare for each class, in order to get the full benefit of this class. Classes are held twice a week, on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. At the moment the course is carried out online. Students have had really good results online this year. The group size is small (4-6 students) which makes the lessons very effective. Each course covers levels A1 + A2. The cost is €550, this is the total cost for the full course. Students will also be responsible for purchasing course workbook, available here. Starting date: 9th of January 2021 (FULL) 9th of February 2021 (FULL) 3rd of July 2021 (spots available) **This course is available for a small number of students only in order obtain good progress in a short amount of time. If you are interested in joining in on the next class, please contact me for more info. You can also register directly with the link below. COVID-19: Until further notice all lessons will be conducted online to ensure continuation of lessons and safety of participants.
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More Classes
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GROUP CLASSES: B1 LEVEL
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NEW STARTING DATES: April 14, 2021 (FULL), July 3 (few places available)
The level B1 course is a great follow-up after you have finished the beginners course. In this course you will go from beginner to intermediate level, where you will be able to use Dutch in many situations. It is a less intensive course of once a week, 18 weeks long. I really recommend this course as this is the level where you will start to feel more confident using the Dutch language. Your Dutch will improve by focusing on speaking during our classes and by making homework that covers other skills like reading and writing. New grammar will be explained in a practical way and used with exercises immediately. B1 also requires new vocabulary that we will offer from a text book and discussions in the lessons. This is the opportunity to build on what you have already learned and increase your level of the Dutch language, expand your vocabulary and gain confidence. Price: €550, course book: Taaltalent 3, available here: Coutinho.nl | Taaltalent deel 3 | 9789046903919 | Uitgeverij Coutinho |
Meet Your Instructor
Linda Lucia van Kasteren - certified teacher of Dutch as a second language
With over 12 years of experience teaching Dutch as a second language to people from many different backgrounds, teaching all levels of the Dutch language and an official certification, you are in good hands!
I am a native speaker and have trained as a teacher and specifically as a teacher for NT2. While already working as a teacher, I got my certification of teacher of Dutch as a second language in 2010.
After a few years of teaching for several government organisations, I founded Linda Lucia Taaltrainingen in 2011 and have since then enjoyed teaching students directly, either one-on-one or in small groups.
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Having my own company allowed me to focus on what was most important to me: a personal approach, direct contact, small groups and high quality lessons.
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I am familiar with the challenges of learning a new language as an adult. I have gone through this myself, when I was learning Spanish. As a teacher, this gave me even more insight in what students go through. Gaining the confidence to speak can be challenging. Thanks to my own experience, I will be able to guide you through this process.
As an examinor of the official state exams, I can also help you with preparing for those.
Whatever your goal is, I am here to help!
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CONVERSATION COURSE: A2/B1 LEVEL
This is a Dutch conversation class that will be fully focused on speaking situations. Did you finish a course in A2 or B1 and feel you are not confident enough to speak? This course will work on your confidence using role play, discussions and other speaking exercises. There is preparation for the class from your side by reading a text and preparing vocabulary and one grammar topic each time. During the lesson we will practice practice practice!
This course is 6 weeks long, for 2 hours each lesson in a small group (max 4/5 people).
To join this class you will need to have A2/B1 level.
Classes are conducted online via a Zoom meeting so you can work on your Dutch within the comfort of your own home.
Price: 240 euros per person.
This course is 6 weeks long, for 2 hours each lesson in a small group (max 4/5 people).
To join this class you will need to have A2/B1 level.
Classes are conducted online via a Zoom meeting so you can work on your Dutch within the comfort of your own home.
Price: 240 euros per person.
