Learning Dutch fast with Suitcase talen and the Delft method. Both are proven ways to learn quickly to speak Dutch. But how does it work?
Why learning Dutch with Suitcase talen and the Delft method is fast
First of all, Suitcase talen’s online Delft method is offered in a flexible modular system.
Secondly, the Delft method is a proven way to learn to speak Dutch quickly. It involves more speaking and less grammar than other methods.
In addition, the conversation classes require you to study pretty hard: 2-3 hours of preparation per class, twice a week. Yet Suitcase talen students study alongside their full-time job or caring for their children.
How learning Dutch fast with the Delft method works
In contrast to other courses, you study before, and not after your class. With a book and e-learning, you prepare a text. By doing this, you are very active: you listen, read, pronounce and repeat sentences in the e-learning. After that, you fill in the blanks and check if you know the test well enough with a listening test.
Finally, you have your online conversation class. Your teacher leads you to an interesting group conversation related to the text.
What kind of Dutch do I learn with the Delft method?
Up to level A2 Delft method is mostly about daily life. In addition to the 2200 most commonly used Dutch words, you will learn a lot about the Netherlands and its inhabitants.
Moreover, B1 students dive deeper into the same themes, using the Delft method B1 book and the e-learning, with another 2200 words. Besides, you start using more formal words.
What are the requirements to learn with Suitcase talen?
Students of Suitcase talen are highly educated and have study and computer skills.
Learning Dutch (NT2) fast: the modules
Modules up to level A2
Modules 1+2 bring you to level A1 Dutch. A module lasts 5 weeks and has 10 classes.
However, reaching level A2 Dutch with the Delft method requires doing the modules 1,2, 3, and 4, of 5 weeks each. A2 is the level of language needed for the Civic Integration Exam up to December 2022.
Level B1 Modules
Continuing from A2 to level B1 requires modules 5, 6, 7, and 8. The B1 level is needed for the Civic Integration Exam for those who arrived after January 2022, the actual State Exam I
In case you are a total beginner and want to pass the Civic Integration Exam B1 (starting from zero), you need modules 1-8 plus exam training.
Exam training Civic Integration Exam
The B1 Civic Integration Exam is twice as difficult as the one at level A2 and requires twice as much study. Consequently, Exam training B1 lasts 5 weeks and has 10 classes, the double of Exam training A2, of 5 lessons in 2,5 weeks only.
Grammar Modules
Need more grammar? Do one of the grammar modules – or both.
Dates, times, prices
Delft Method modules start every month. The price per module is € 195,-, in 2023 € 199,-
Please use the schedule below (mobile)/ at the right (computer) for your planning.
Group Course Dutch (NT2 ) A1+A2 with the Delft method
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 € 195,- per module, in 2023 € 199,-. Materials e-learning+book € 78,50 up to level A2
When you cancel or stop a module, we do not refund.
Registration: If you want to start with a higher module than Module 1, your intake interview by phone is free. In case of doubt, we may offer you a proof class. After that, both you and the teacher know which module suits you, If you want to start with Module 1, 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 the 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.
- Up to level A2 the conversation class is about everyday things in your own and Dutch life. You will learn the 2200 most used Dutch words - in sentences
- All words have been translated into 26 languages in the online practice material. Just click the word.
- Certificate A2
- After 3 modules, your language level is high enough to register for the Civic Integration Exam at level A2. We advise you to take the short exam training after module 3.
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 € 195,- per module, in 2023 € 199,-. Materials € 78,50, e-learning+book up to level B1
When you cancel or stop a module, we do not refund.
Registration: Only after free intake by phone, trial class to be discussed. Register 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 the 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.
- Up to level A2, the conversation class is about everyday things in your own and Dutch life. Up to B1, your texts include Dutch organization and vocabulary (4400 words) and more formal words in sentences.
- All words have been translated into 26 languages in the online practice material. Just click the word.
- Certificate B1
- After Module 8 your language level is high enough to register for the Civic Integration Exam at level B1 (State Exam I). However, we strongly recommend taking Exam training B1.
Civic Integration Course A2 with the Delft method
Pace: high, 4-6 hours homework per week, 2 classes of 2 hours per week. Per module, you have 10 intensive online conversation classes of 40 mins each with a teacher, twice a week.
Group 2-9 students
Price € 195,- per module, in 2023 € 199,-. Materials e-learning+book € 78,50 up to level A2
Exam Training € 100,-, materials included
Registration: If you want to start with a higher module than Module 1, free intake interview by phone, and a trial lesson to be discussed. If you want to start with Module 1, Register here
E-learning, online conversation classes with a teacher.
- The 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 the 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 pronounce, and answer questions at the end of the short but intensive class.
- You learn all the language needed for the Civic Integration Exam plus parts of KNM: knowledge of Dutch society.
- The conversation class is about everyday things in your own and Dutch life. You will learn the 2200 most used Dutch words - in sentences
- All words have been translated into 26 languages in the online practice material. Just click the word.
- After 3 modules your language level is high enough to register for the Civic Integration Exam at level A2.
- The short exam training is optional but highly recommended.
Civic Integration Course B1 with the Delft method
A1: Module 1 + Module 2
A2: Module 3 + Module 4
B1: Module 5 + Module 6 + Module 7 + Module 8+ Exam training B1
Pace: high, 4-6 hours homework per week, 2 classes of 40 mins each per week. Per module, you have 10 intensive online conversation classes of 40 mins each with a teacher, twice a week.
Group 2-9 students
The Exam training Civic Integration Exam B1 is 5 weeks and consists of 10 classes with a teacher for 40 mins each. It includes 8 assignments to check whether you are ready for the Civic Integration Exam B1.
Exam Training € 200,- materials included.
Price € 195,- per module, in 2023 € 199,-
Materials from 0 up to level A2 € 78,50
Materials A2 up to level B1 € 84,90
When you cancel or stop a module we do not refund.
Registration: If you want to start with a higher module than Module 1, your intake interview by phone is free, and a trial class is to be discussed. If you want to start with Module 1, Register here
E-learning, online conversation classes with a teacher.
- The 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 the 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 pronounce, correct, and answer questions at the end of the short but intensive class.
- You learn all the language needed for the Civic Integration Exam at level B1 plus most of KNM: knowledge of Dutch society.
- From A2 to level B1 the texts include more information about the Netherlands and more formal words. You will learn 2200 words.
- All words have been translated into 26 languages in the online practice material. Just click the word.
- After 8 modules your language level is high enough to register for the Civic Integration Exam at level B1
- The Exam training zooms in on the language parts of the Civic Integration Exam B1. Tips for KNM are included.
Grammar Module A2 Delft method
The Delft method Grammar A2 Module is for those who feel a need for it. It can best be done after Module 2, by itself, or together with Module 3 or 4. The Grammar module takes 5 weeks.
Pace: moderate, 2 hours of 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 € 195,-, in 2023 € 199,-. Materials € 30,-.
When you cancel or stop the module, we do not refund.
Registration for Suitcase talen Delft method students only.
E-learning plus online grammar classes with a teacher.
- Students ask questions
- All grammar that is talked over is related to the texts 1- 42 of the Delft method A1-A2 book
- Students prepare each class with the Grammar e-learning materials
- Oral application of grammar rules in class
- No test, no certificate: this Module is meant to help you understand the basic structure of Dutch.
Grammar Module Delft method 2
The Delft method Grammar Module B1 is for those who feel a need for it. It can be done after Module 6, either by itself or together with Module 7 or 8. The module takes 5 weeks.
Pace: moderate/high, 2 hours of 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, € 195,-, in 2023 € 199,-. E-learning materials € 30,00.
When you cancel or stop the module, we do not refund.
Registration for Suitcase talen Delft method students only.
E-learning plus online grammar classes with a teacher.
- Students ask questions
- All grammar that is talked over is related to texts 1- 40 of the Delft method B1 book.
- Students prepare each class with the Grammar e-learning materials
- Oral application of grammar rules in class
- No test, no certificate: this Module is meant to help you understand the basic structure of Dutch.
Training Civic Integration Exam A2 Delft method
The module takes four weeks.
Pace: moderate/high. In this module, you have five intensive interactive online classes of 40 minutes each with a teacher for 2,5 weeks
Be sure you have 3-6 hours per week to prepare 4 assignments during these four weeks.
Group 2 - 9 students
Price € 100,- including 4 assignments with feedback from the teacher, materials included.
Registration for Suitcase talen Delft method students only.
Online classes with a teacher
- We train 5 parts of the exam: speaking, writing, listening, and reading.
- KNM is not included, you'll receive tips on how to do that.
- No test, no certificate: after this module, you know how to pass the Civic Integration exam at level A2.
Training Civic Integration Exam B1 Delft method
The module takes five weeks.
Pace: high. The focus is on writing and speaking. In this module, you have 10 intensive interactive online classes of 40 minutes each with a teacher, for five weeks.
Be sure you have 3-6 hours per week to prepare 8 assignments during these five weeks.
Group 2 - 9 students
Price € 200,-including 8 assignments with personal feedback from the teacher, materials included.
Registration for Suitcase talen Delft method students only.
Online classes with a teacher
- We train 4 parts of the exam: speaking, writing, listening, and reading, with special attention to writing.
- KNM is not included, you'll receive tips on how to do that.
- No test, no certificate: after this module, you know how to pass the Civic Integration exam at level B1.