Frequently Asked Questions
What do the different levels (A1-A2-B1) mean?
If you complete a beginners course (A1) at Dutch on Track, you:
- Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
- Can introduce yourself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, people you know and things you have.
- Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
If you complete an elementary course (A2) at Dutch on Track, you:
- Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
- Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
- Can describe in simple terms aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
If you complete an intermediate course (A2+ and B1) at Dutch on Track, you:
- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
If you complete an advanced course (B1+ and B2) at Dutch on Track, you:
- Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
- Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
- Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
What method(s) do you use?
For the levels A1-A2 we use Start.nl, a method especially designed for expats who want to learn Dutch to communicate in daily life. Click here if you want to learn more about Start.nl.
For the level B1 we use Contact 3. Click here if you want to learn more about Contact 3.
How many hours of class per week?
Our classes are once a week, two hours.
How do I enroll?
If you already know the exact course you would like to enroll in, you can register directly on our Course page. If you have further questions, or would like to visit our school, you can contact our course coordinator Lisa Broos at +31(0)40 – 369 04 81.
How many students are there in class?
We have a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 10 students in class.
For who is Dutch on Track?
Our courses are designed for expats, spouses, and highly educated internationals living in the Netherlands who want to learn Dutch. A good understanding of English is required for following the instructions in the course materials and for the initial beginner classes. As this is a fast-track program, it’s important to have a strong educational background to keep up with the course’s accelerated pace.
