Learning Dutch online at Suitcase talen Almere is fast – with the Delft method or a traditional course, for civic integration and expats. Learning to speak Dutch is fastest with Delft method. In contrast, traditional courses divide the time between speaking, grammar, reading and writing.
Suitcase talen students are highly educated
Students of Suitcase talen are highly educated and have study skills. Besides, courses require 4-6 hours homework per week. In order to learn Dutch fast students study both during the week and in the weekend. Studying for Delft method means listening, repeating sentences aloud and gap-filling. Students use the Delft method book and e-learning to prepare a new text for the next conversation class. However, for traditional courses studying includes grammar exercises and written assignments.
Learning Dutch fast with Delft method online
Level A1 with Delft method : 2 modules of 5 weeks each.
Level A2 with Delft method: 2 modules of 5 weeks each. A2 is the required language level for the Civic Integration Exam up to December 2021.
Level B1 with Delft method : 4 modules of 5 weeks each. B1 level is needed for the Civic Integration Exam after January 2022, the actual State Exam I
Learning Dutch fast with a traditional course, online or on location in Almere
Level B1 traditional course: course B1, 4 months. With this course you are well prepared for the Civic Integration Exam after January 2022, the actual State Exam I
Level B2 traditional course : course B2, 4 months, on Saturday morning. This course prepares you for State Exam II
Dates, times, prices
Delft Method modules start every month. Price per Module € 190,– See the Delft method schedule elsewhere on this course page
Level B1 traditional course starts January, May and September. Price € 990,- See schedule elsewhere on this course page
Level B2 traditional course starts January and September. Price € 990,- See schedule elsewhere on this course page.
Group Course Dutch (NT2) A1 and A2 with the Delft methode
A1 : Module 1+Module 2
A2: Module 3+ Module 4
Pace: High, 6 hours of homework per week. Per module you have 10 intensive online conversation classes of 40 minutes each with a teacher, twice a week.
Group 2-9 students
Price € 190,- per module. Materials € 73,- e-learning+book up to level A2
Registration: Registrate here
If you do not want to start with Module 1, but with a later one, you must do a level test with the teacher on Zoom (€ 30,–). Call for information 0365367482.
E-learning, online conversation classes with a teacher.
- Delft method helps you to speak faster and better than in a traditional course, but only if you prepare each class during 2-3 hours and do not miss more than 2 classes per module.
- You prepare at home with e-learning material. With this material you listen, read and write. You practice speaking Dutch in the online conversation class, twice a week. With the teacher and 2-9 students you discuss the text you have prepared.
- The teacher helps you with pronunciation, corrects, and answers questions at the end of the short but intensive class.
- You learn naturally, with a minimum of grammar. Grammar lovers can do the optional Grammar Module.
- The conversation class is about everyday things in your own and Dutch life. Up to A2 you will learn the 2200 most used words of Dutch - in sentences.
- All words have been translated into 26 languages in the online practice material. Just click the word.
- Certificate A2
- After this course your language level is high enough for Civic Integration Exam on level A2.
Group Course Dutch (NT2) B1 with the Delft method
B1 : Module 5+Module 6+Module 7+Module 8
Pace: High, 6 hours of homework per week. Per module you have 10 intensive online conversation classes of 40 minutes each with a teacher, twice a week.
Group 2-9 students
Price € 190,- per module. Materials € 79,90, e-learning+book up to level B1
Registration: Only after free intake by phone, paid level test on Zoom (€ 30,-) to be discussed. Registrate here
E-learning, online conversation classes with a teacher.
- Delft method helps you to speak faster and better than in a traditional course, but only if you prepare each class during 2-3 hours and do not miss more than 2 classes per module.
- You prepare at home with e-learning material. With this material you listen, read and write. You practice speaking Dutch in the online conversation class, twice a week. With the teacher and 2-9 students you discuss the text you have prepared.
- The teacher helps you with pronunciation, corrects, and answers questions at the end of the short but intensive class.
- You learn naturally, with a minimum of grammar. Grammar lovers can do the optional Grammar Module.
- The conversation class is about everyday things in your own and Dutch life. Up to B2 you will learn the 4600 most used words of Dutch - in sentences.
- All words have been translated into 26 languages in the online practice material. Just click the word.
- Certificate B1
- After this course your language level is high enough to register for the Civic Integration Exam on level B1 (State Exam I).
Pace: high, 4-6 hours homework per week, 2 classes of 2 hours per week.
An intake interview is required.
End level: B1
In 2021 this course will stay online.
After this course you know enough language for State Exam NT2, Program I. Check the sample exams at www.staatsexamens.nt2.nl before you registrate for this exam.
- Teacher comments corrected homework and answers questions
- Speaking exercise in couples
- Interactive explanation of grammar (in English) + exercises
- Classroom conversation with feedback from teacher on grammatically correct speaking
- New vocabulary and pronunciation
- Speaking exercise in couples
After 14 weeks 4 tests (speaking, listening, reading and writing) on level B1, Certificate B1
Tu-Thu 19:45 - 21:45, online. Dates: see schedule elsewhere on this course page
Call 0365367482 to discuss whether a paid intake interview with test is required
Price €990,- to be paid in three installments.
Pace: high, 4-6 hours homework per week,
1 class of 4 hours per week.
An intake interview is required,
Endlevel B2, Certificate. You are ready for an
examtraining State Exam NT2 Program II or you can train on your own,
see www.staatsexamens.nt2.nl
In 2021 this course will stay online.
- Teacher comments corrected homework and answers questions
- Speaking exercise in couples
- Interactive explanation of grammar (in English) + exercises
- Classical reading with cultural information of teacher and conversation, feedback of teacher on grammatically correct speaking
- New vocabulary and pronunciation
- Speaking exercise in couples
- Practical information and introductionary training for State Exam II
Time: Saturday morning 9:15 - 13:15, online. For dates see schedule elsewhere on this page.
Call 0365367482 to discuss whether a paid intake interview with tests is required.
Price: € 990,-, to be paid in three installments.
Grammar Module Delftse Methode
Pace: moderate/high, 4-6 hours homework per week. Per module you have 10 intensive interactive online classes of 40 minutes each with a teacher, twice a week.
Group 2 - 9 students
Price, € 190,-, materials € 29,90. This e-learning+book will serve you during all your Delft method studies.
Registration only after a free intake interview per phone, call 0365367482.
E-learning plus online grammar classes with a teacher.
- Students answer questions of the teacher, look for examples in the textbook used for the Modules 1- 4, and produce short sentences based on the subject.
- Students ask questions, using the textbook Delft method Modules 1-4.
- All grammar that is talked over is related to the texts 1- 20 of the Delft method A1-A2 book.
- Students prepare each class with the Grammar e-learning materials and the book.
- During the Grammar Module the teacher provides extra exercises, to be done with use of the Google Drive. Students receive instructions how to use the Google Drive.
- No test, no certificate: this Module is meant to help you understand the basic sructure of Dutch.