Learn Dutch A1
Learn Dutch with a structured and flexible course created for busy adults. Developed by coLanguage, a professional European publishing house and language academy, this complete A1 method combines a printed coursebook with practical digital support.
The course is suitable for self-study, private lessons and group classes. It follows the CEFR A1 framework and develops all four essential language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Who is this course for?
• Adult beginners looking for a clear, step-by-step learning path
• Busy professionals learning Dutch for everyday life, work or social integration
• Self-study learners who want to combine a printed book with digital resources
• Teachers looking for structured materials for private or group lessons
What you will learn
• Introduce yourself and exchange basic personal information
• Talk about family, work, daily routines, shopping, food, housing, travel and free time
• Understand simple conversations, dialogues and listening texts
• Read short practical texts and everyday information
• Write basic messages and complete simple written tasks
• Use essential Dutch vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures and verb conjugations
• Improve your pronunciation and communicate more confidently in basic situations
A complete all-in-one method
The book contains 45 practical lessons. Each lesson combines useful vocabulary, clear grammar explanations, realistic dialogues, verb practice, pronunciation training, reading and listening activities, exercise sheets, revision tasks and guided speaking and writing exercises.
The course uses practical situations from daily and professional life. New material is introduced gradually and reinforced through regular review, helping you build lasting knowledge without feeling overwhelmed.
Included for free with your book
• Original audio for dialogues, listening texts and pronunciation practice
• Video and grammar explanations
• Translations and visual support for vocabulary and grammar
• Basic digital exercises that complement the printed course
Scan the QR codes in the book and create a free account to access the corresponding materials. This allows you to study from a printed page after work while still benefiting from audio, video and interactive support whenever you need it.
Optional paid features
• Complete audiobooks and parallel audio with translations
• Additional exercises
• AI correction of writing tasks
• Difficulty reports and progress tracking
• Personal activity reports
• Optional private conversation lessons with a teacher
CEFR and exam preparation
The course follows the CEFR A1 learning objectives and gives you a strong foundation for progressing to higher Dutch levels. It supports the first stage of preparation for Dutch integration requirements and later exams such as the Staatsexamen NT2, which are taken at higher CEFR levels.
For teachers and classrooms
The clear lesson sequence makes the book suitable for one-to-one teaching, group classes and multilingual classrooms. Teachers can use the ready-to-use dialogues, explanations, exercises and digital materials to guide learners through a complete A1 programme.
