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Dutch For Beginners: Reading, Writing, Speaking, ...
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Learn the basics of Dutch in an interactive online course. This class builds your foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You will practice vocabulary, simple grammar, and pronunciation. By the end, you will handle basic conversations and understand common phrases used in daily life.
Extra information
Have own workbook/exercises
Location
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Online from Belgium
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
Skills
Dutch for adults
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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