Learn Dutch online, customized private one to one training, very intensive and effective, in modules. Crash courses. All levels.
Looking for an online Dutch
course? That suits your availability? Here it is:
Online courses in 15, 21 or 26 modules of 2 lessons. Modules allow
to build your course spreading them according to your availability,
over one or two weeks or some weekends.
The modules focus on: acquiring proper
pronunciation,
the appropriate sentence melody
and learning living Dutch structures
(syntax and grammar).
Organize at least 1 additional hour of self-study per module. For these hours
you'll get personalized exercises to improve your pronunciation,
mastering of living Dutch structures, acquisition of more related
vocabulary and if you wish, more written fluency.
At the beginners level, these online courses aim at acquiring
true
mastery of modern Dutch in your shortest possible time at
A2 level: correct pronunciation and
sentence melody, good
syntax, mastery of essential grammar and everyday vocabulary, ...
. Allowing you to participate in usual everyday conversations with
your partner, colleagues, neighbors, in-laws our friends.
At an advanced level these online courses are
tailor-made: more personalization, more immediate feedback. Expansion of your
vocabulary, understanding of different accents, argumentation,
complex speech, technical discussions, writing, ... . In a way to
progress up to levels B1, B2, C1 or C2 at
your best pace.
Learn Dutch fast online
Efficient online learning for beginners and advanced
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Learn
Dutch fast online
These are crash courses for the higher educated.
Beginner courses aim at true mastering Standard Dutch at an A2
proficiency level in 15, 21 or 26 online modules of 90 minutes each,
interspersed with time for independent study. Spread according to
your experience learning foreign languages, your learning style and
your availabilities.
Advanced courses aim to progress fast to acquire proficiency levels
B1, B2, C1 or even C2. They are more made to measure according to
the proficiency you already have.
All online courses are private one to one teaching: a dedicated
experienced teacher aware of your learning style, best pace,
progression, understanding, lacks and needs, committed to get you at
the proficiency level you want at your most efficient pace.
An online course with Richard van Egdom
is very efficient. But very efficient also means: very intensive.
You can — most intensively — spread your modules over 5, 7 or 9 days
(= 3 modules a day) or over 8, 10 or 13 days (= 2 modules a
day) .
Modules focus on understanding and fluently speaking: beautiful standard pronunciation
and sentence melody, correct living Dutch sentence construction, really necessary grammar,
the vocabulary you need, ... . Meanwhile getting (more) insight into
our Dutch and/or Flemish manners, culture and mentality.
Rehearsal and self-study focus on further in depth training through
made to measure key sentences according to your needs, weaknesses
useful extra related vocabulary and helpful written exercises to
master — only needed essential — grammar and living Dutch syntax.
These online Dutch courses and the coaching focus on the essential,
the necessary and the useful:
Best pronunciation of standard Dutch
Unlike English Dutch has long vowels (aa, oo, uu, ee, ie) and
diphthongs (au, ou, oe). These long vowels do not exist in English
and these diphthongs are often pronounced differently. Our sharp u
doesn't exist in English. But luckily, unlike in English, our vowels
are always pronounced the same way. Dutch stress is most frequently
on
long vowels. Or, in compound words, on the part that makes the
difference.
Consonants (ch, g) are pronounced differently than their English
sisters, our 'h' is audible.
The result is more melodious sentences, with some words, and parts of
words, being pronounced a little louder.
True mastery of correct syntax
Dutch uses 2 forms of syntax: simple sentences and subordinate
sentences. It is the place of the conjugated part of the verb that
makes the difference.
In a simple affirmative sentence the conjugated part of the verb
must be in the 2nd place. And, the subject must either immediately
precede or immediately follow. E.g. Vandaag eet ik een appel. (Word
for word translation: Today eat I an apple).
Subordinate sentences, however, are introduced by 'dat' or an other
subordinate conjunction. They start with the subject but verbs are
found at the end of the sentence. E.g. Papa ziet dat ik vandaag een
appel eet. (word-for-word translation: Daddy sees that I today an
apple eat). These differences with English require some practice.
True mastery of essential grammar
Dutch grammar is simpler than English grammar.
The conjugation of verbs - except for a few of the most used verbs -
is of an easy regularity. And, the conjugation in the present plural
is for all persons = the infinitive.
If it is not about people, in modern Dutch not gender but the definite
article ('de' or 'het') determines the agreement of pronouns and
adjectives.
In short: thanks to its regularity the essentials of Dutch grammar
are (and should be) mastered from proficiency level A2 on.
If you want to be understood by natives, correct pronunciation, good melody and correctly constructed sentences are essential. A true mastery of all aspects of the A2 level is necessary and sufficient to perfect your Dutch by yourself through daily conversation with your colleagues, colleagues, friends, partner, husband or wife or in-laws, ... .
Efficient
online learning for beginners and advanced
Efficient fast online learning, accelerated Dutch immersion
courses with Zoom (allows
video conversation, chat, recording and more).
1. You're staring from scratch
Having no previous knowledge of Dutch is rather
an advantage. You didn't 'acquire' bad habits.
That makes it easier
to work up to A2 proficiency fast. If you do have some Dutch
beginners' proficiency yet Richard van Egdom, your teacher,
will first help you to get rid of any incorrect
pronunciation, syntax or grammar habits.
To help beginners to acquire true mastery
of as well pronunciation,
sentence melody and structure and essential grammar, Richard prefers
to use 'Totaal' by Anneke van den Broek. This manual is the only one
avoiding learning grammar rules by focusing on almost unconscious
acquisition of Dutch syntax and grammar structures through
accompanied, personalized and corrected
dialogue. Using this manual and its audios as a support allows focusing on
understanding and speaking. That way, in 15, 21 or 26 modules - and
your hard work - you're to reach proficiency level A2 at your optimal
learning pace in your best possible number of days.
Don't worry. Although Richard has a very efficient teaching style,
he's not scholastic at all. See testimonials.
2. You are already fluent in Dutch at A2 level or higher
You are looking for a private one to one online Dutch course. You
want committed personal support, learning assistance that really
helps, conversations on topics you'd like to be able to talk and
discuss about. And, you're not afraid of a skillful experienced
teachers confronting feedback about what you really still need to
become truly bilingual.
Because you are really looking for better understanding with your
partner, in-laws, friends, team members and colleagues.
Because you want to be able to study or teach in Dutch.
Or, practice a medical or paramedical profession (= requires true
proficiency at B1 to be allowed to start, B2 or even level C1 to be
appointed or to settle down).
You need to understand others feelings, situation, proposals and
opinions. Be able to express your understanding, own feelings,
situation, proposals, opinion. So you can really meet, exchange,
dialogue, argue, ... .
You need to understand essential points of complex texts, talks,
speeches and technical discussions in your specialty.
You want to grow able to communicate spontaneously and fluently in
Dutch with your partner, family, students, team, colleagues,
patients or others.
Don't mind to mail Richard and ask for an online conversation
in Dutch for about 20'. To allow him to evaluate your proficiency and
look with you for the fastest and most efficient way to improve your
Dutch proficiency up to the level you want or need.
Summary
Efficient online immersion crash courses Dutch, one to one,
focusing on
your needs and goals. Emphasis on understanding and fluently speaking Dutch.
Conversation centered learning, integrating those topics you're interested
in. These are Richard's ingredients of efficient motivating private Dutch
courses. That way you want to
meet, share your experiences, opinions and ideas, put your questions, give your answers,
... . As you want to
communicate in Dutch about your job, interests, hobbies,
concerns, you want to learn Dutch as fast as you can.
Last but not least: starting from scratch an online crash course is an
ideal preparation for a more advanced residential course too.
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