Dutch for Beginners
A0 → A1
Your first real step into Dutch. Fifteen evenings in the heart of Haarlem, in a small group of fellow beginners with a caring teacher. You'll learn the Dutch you'll use in your own life: introducing yourself, asking questions, giving your opinion...
Belonging begins with talking · Erbij horen begint met praten
- 15 Wednesdays · 2 Sep → 16 Dec 2026
- 19:00–21:00 (2 hours)
- Small group · max 10
- In person · Anegang 39, central Haarlem
- From zero to A1
- €600 (or €550 if you already have the "Nederlands in gang" book)
Deze cursus is voor jou als je…
This course is for you if you…
- are starting Dutch from scratch — or close to it;
- can follow along in English while we build your Dutch;
- like and are capable of learning independently, and have the will and discipline to study between classes. It's once a week, so you'll get homework, and most of your Dutch grows at home, in your own time; preparing for each lesson well - lifts the whole group, and A1 by December is well within reach;
- can set aside around two hours a week for that, in your free time, with a laptop & internet;
- enjoy the challenge of learning a new language, and are willing to take it seriously;
- plan to be in Haarlem a while, and want it to start feeling like home.
Wat je eigenlijk leert
What you'll actually learn
We teach grammar in the context of real life. You'll leave able to handle the everyday moments that make up life here — and with the real foundations of the language underneath, so you can keep building on your own.
Handle the moments that matter
Connect with people
- • Introduce yourself — greet, say goodbye, and spell your name out loud.
- • Make small talk — ask how someone's doing and describe the people around you.
- • Make plans — suggest something, agree or politely decline, and set a time.
Get through your day
- • Order and pay at a café or restaurant — and say thanks like a local.
- • Shop at the market and in stores — say what you want, ask the price, talk size and fit.
- • Share an opinion — say what you like, what you don't, and handle the tip.
Settle in here
- • Tell the time and dates — and make an appointment.
- • Find a place to live — talk housing with a makelaar.
- • Visit the doctor — describe how you feel to the huisarts.
And get the Dutch itself right
Sound more Dutch
Master the sounds that trip everyone up — the long aa, oo, uu and ee, the ij and ui, and those tricky word endings — so people understand you the first time, not the third.
Build your own sentences
Go from single words to real sentences — ask a question, give an answer, and put the words in the order Dutch actually uses. The grammar arrives quietly, one useful piece at a time.
Know the words you'll use
Walk away with a solid core of the most useful everyday Dutch — greetings, numbers, time, food and drink, clothes, the home, the body — the words you reach for every single day.
Wat ons speciaal maakt
What makes us special
Communitaal means learning Dutch in the context of your own life and community.
Dutch rooted in your real life
We teach the language in the context of your own days — your street, your work, your neighbours.
Our own reader and app
We built our own course reader and companion app around what we cover in class - and personalized to your life in Haarlem.
Small enough to notice you
We're a small school which means every student is actually seen — never just a name on a list.
De praktische details
The practical details
| When | 15 Wednesday evenings, 19:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Dates | Wednesday evenings, 2 Sep → 16 Dec 2026 (no class 14 Oct — autumn break) |
| Level | Absolute beginner (A0) to A1 |
| Group size | Small — max 10 students (runs with a minimum of 4) |
| Where | In person, Anegang 39, 2011 HR Haarlem — a community space in the heart of the city |
| Instruction | Dutch from day one, English to lean on when you need it |
| Contact hours | 30 (15 × 2) |
The schedule
All sessions run 19:00–21:00, taught by Christine van Muiswinkel.
September 2026
“Ik ben…” · introducing yourself and getting to know others
- Week 36Les 1Wed 2 Sep
- Week 37Les 2Wed 9 Sep
- Week 38Les 3Wed 16 Sep
- Week 39Les 4Wed 23 Sep
- Week 40Les 5Wed 30 Sep
October 2026
“Mag ik…?” · asking for what you want
- Week 41Les 6Wed 7 Oct
- Week 42Autumn break — no classWed 14 Oct
- Week 43Les 7Wed 21 Oct
- Week 44Les 8Wed 28 Oct
November 2026
“Ik vind…” · sharing your opinions
- Week 45Les 9Wed 4 Nov
- Week 46Les 10Wed 11 Nov
- Week 47Les 11Wed 18 Nov
- Week 48Les 12Wed 25 Nov
December 2026
“Ik woon hier” · at home in Dutch
- Week 49Les 13Wed 2 Dec
- Week 50Les 14Wed 9 Dec
- Week 51Les 15Wed 16 Dec
- Week 52extra week in case of unexpected cancellationsWed 23 Dec
Cursusprijs
Course price
€600 / €550
The full course, reader, and app is €600 with the Nederlands in Gang textbook included. If you already have the textbook, the course is €550.
Pay in one go, or spread it across three interest-free instalments with in3.
Before you reserve
- The course runs with a minimum of 4 students, in case of course termination due to low amount of students; you will get a full refund.
- You can cancel your registration within 14 days of booking and get a full refund. After 14 days, before the course starts, you'll be charged a €50 admin fee. There is no refund once the course has started.
- You need to be 18 or older to enrol.
Meld je aan voor de cursus
Sign up for the course
Your place in the September beginners' group — small, and right in the heart of Haarlem.
The group runs with a minimum of 4, confirmed by 20 August 2026. Free cancellation within 14 days — full refund.
Dutch for Beginners — at a glance
- Level
- A0 → A1 (absolute beginner)
- When
- 15 Wednesday evenings · 2 Sep – 16 Dec 2026
- Time
- 19:00–21:00
- Where
- Anegang 39, Haarlem
- Group
- Max 10 (runs from 4)
- Teacher
- Christine van Muiswinkel
- Price
- €600, or €550 if you have the book
- Payment
- Pay in full or in 3 interest-free instalments (in3)
FAQ & eerlijke antwoorden