Dutch Facts
For many English speakers, basic written Dutch looks recognisable, but there may be marked differences in pronunciation
There are relatively few non-native Dutch speakers - in its home countries most of its speakers are proficient in a second language, mainly English or German
Many Dutch speakers assume that Afrikaans is a dialect of Dutch - it is in fact a separate language, though it mainly evolved from Dutch
Dutch Courses in Coventry
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified Dutch teachers, and can meet at your place of work or home at a time convenient to you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not suitable for you, you can attend the course at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant course materials.
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Dutch courses of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn Dutch to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners course will have the student finishing the course with basic telephone/e-mail skills in Dutch, as well as survival Dutch should a short stay in the country be needed.
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These courses in Dutch are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival Dutch to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in Dutch history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of Dutch, this is the choice for you.
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2 or more people can benefit studying Dutch together as these Dutch courses are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Dutch Course or Small Group In-Company Dutch Course). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Dutch Courses can be experienced by up to 12 people.
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Coventry
Coventry is a city in the West Midlands of the UK, with a population of over 300,000 - the second largest city in the Midlands by population after Birmingham. Famed for its modern cathedral, which was built after the old cathedral was destroyed by bombing raids during the Second World War, Coventry has developed a reputation as Europe's centre of peace and resolution, playing host to an annual Peace Month. Historically, Coventry has been known for the quality of the cloth produced in the region, as well as a major centre for the manufacture of bicycles, and later, a major contributor to the success of the British motor industry.
Dutch Testimonials
"Our native speaker qualified Dutch language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning."
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