Dutch Level 1A - Part 1 Complete Beginners
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: LDV5
Get a flavour of Dutch and learn some useful phrases that you can use when visiting any Dutch speaking country. An excellent introduction for complete beginners, who will be introduced to basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, providing them with basic knowledge of the language.
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From 07 Oct 2026
to 20 Jan 2027
Wednesday 13:00-15:00 12 weeks- Date
- 07 Oct 2026
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- 13:00 to 15:00
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- 14 Oct 2026
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- 02 Dec 2026
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- 09 Dec 2026
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- 16 Dec 2026
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- 13 Jan 2027
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- 20 Jan 2027
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- 13:00 to 15:00
- Tutor
- Victoria Holderied-Milis
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An introduction to the Dutch language and an insight into life and customs in the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking Belgium (Flanders).</span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This course is for complete beginners, who do not know any Dutch. The course will introduce elementary key vocabulary and grammar to enable learners to acquire a basic foundation of Dutch and to get by in everyday situations.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">What will we cover?</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Greetings and farewells</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Introducing yourself and others</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Asking questions about name, nationality, place of residence, family, etc and giving responses to questions</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• The Dutch alphabet, spelling, numbers and sharing details</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Grammar: Pronouns, regular verbs in present tense, word order for sentences</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">By the end of this course you should be able to...</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- give and ask for personal information</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- ask how someone is and respond</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- talk about your family</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- say and understand numbers</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- order food and drink</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- go shopping</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:12px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- demonstrate an insight into life and customs in the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking Belgium (Flanders).</span></span></span></p>
Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes, up to session 3</span></span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">No, this is a beginners' course - no previous knowledge required.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">A</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"> follow-on course can be arranged, Level 1 A – Part 2</span></span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No</span></span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Doing some homework is recommended, to consolidate learning.</span></span></span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pen and paper to take notes</span></span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
Course Cancellations and Refunds
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If we cancel your course</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">You will receive a full refund of course fees.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are not responsible for any additional costs, such as materials already purchased.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you cancel</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: refund minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no refund provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Refund processing</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Refunds for online or telephone enrolments will be made via the original payment method within 14 days of approval. </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you enrolled in the office, you will need to come in with your payment card to arrange a refund.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: transfer minus a 10% transfer fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no transfer provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">All transfers are subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers between Language levels may be possible with less than 7 days notice, subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If we cancel your course, and you wish to transfer to another course this will be free of charge.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Illness and non-attendance</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We recognise that illness and unforeseen circumstances may arise. However, please note that we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or transfers for missed sessions due to ill health or non-attendance.</span></span></span></span></li>
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