Dutch is a national language not only of the Netherlands but also of Flanders in Belgium where a variety of Dutch called Flemish is spoken. Together they have provided Europe with some great cultural assets such as:
Windmills, along with clogs and tulips, windmills are probably the most well-known images of the Netherlands. The cheese market in Alkmaar is one of the most famous markets, and typical in the Netherlands. Revolutionary painters such as Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is probably the most famous Dutch painter. Modern Fashion designers such as Viktor and Rolf, who are a Dutch pair of fashion designers and of course Modern furniture designers. The Dutch language is quite similar to the English and German languages. But why is that? Dutch is part of the Indo-European family of languages and belongs to the Germanic branch, as do English and German. Dutch has some similarities to the German language but has some more influences from the Romance languages. The vocabulary of Dutch also has strong similarities with the continental Scandinavian languages but differs quite a lot in text and speech. What will I learn?All Dutch courses are designed to develop your competency in reading, writing, speaking and listening. You won't feel shy or intimidated when you visit a Dutch speaking country or when using your skills in real-life situations, as you will develop your confidence with native speakers.
Courses are delivered by blended learning and can be a combination of: - structured learning with individual tuition, - regular chats with the Dutch Tutor and Student Coordinator, - homework tasks. Contact Us to find out about YOUR program 
What Dutch courses are available?VLLC has:
- a Certificate in Social Proficiency, - a Certificate in Intermediate Proficiency and - a Certificate in Vocational Proficiency. Available both online and in our schools. Whatever your capabilities, there is a learning style available to suit you and our course co-coordinators will tailor the course to meet your personal requirements. |
Where is Dutch spoken?Dutch is a West Germanic language spoken by about 25 million people as a first language and 5 million people as a second language, constituting most of the population of the Netherlands and about 60% of the population of Belgium. Dutch is spoken in the Netherlands. Flanders in Belgium, Suriname, South Africa Canada and Indonesia.
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Learn to Speak Dutch
Learn to Speak Dutch Successfully with The Help of a Native Speaker
Learn to speak Dutch at VLLC – Vocational Language Learning Centre and understand the Germanic language, which is how many refer to this rich language.
Dutch is not Latin, it’s related to English, German, and slightly less so, the Scandinavian languages, this is why it is called a Germanic language!
Develop Fluency With The Help of a Skype Dutch Tutor
When you learn a new language, it is vital to have a proper support network in place. It’s for this reason your Skype Dutch tutor plays such a vital role in our Dutch language course.
VLLC has developed the intensive online Dutch course to help you to develop a usable skill in the shortest period of time.
VLLC has been teaching foreign languages to motivated adults for more than 30 years. We understand what works best in this industry, have a multitude of experience and knowledge, and we utilise this to your benefit. We aim to give you a structured language learning program that is easy and accessible and will keep you accountable to ensure you get the best results.
Dutch is not Latin, it’s related to English, German, and slightly less so, the Scandinavian languages, this is why it is called a Germanic language!
Develop Fluency With The Help of a Skype Dutch Tutor
When you learn a new language, it is vital to have a proper support network in place. It’s for this reason your Skype Dutch tutor plays such a vital role in our Dutch language course.
- Our easy-to-follow program allows any motivated adult to learn Dutch at a pace which suits them. Our tutors are professional and highly skilled, and they ensure that you will receive all the necessary support.
- Our program makes use of native-speaking tutors to give you the fastest results to develop fluency. When you can speak to someone that is a native speaker, you can pick up on little details regarding the pronunciation of each word.
- We choose our tutors on the criteria that they will be able helpful in a supportive way. They are aware of the difficulties that you can experience when you learn a foreign language. So, you can rely on them for all the support you need.
VLLC has developed the intensive online Dutch course to help you to develop a usable skill in the shortest period of time.
- It is beneficial for you to stay on track with your learning. Your assigned tutor is there to help you to keep up with your planned learning schedule. Still, we urge you to advise us when you are struggling. If you start to fall behind, we can assist you through this challenge.
- Practice as much as possible. It is always helpful to practice as much as you can to allow the new words to set in. Students who practice regularly show much greater success than those who don’t.
- Our study material is there to help you in several ways. It is to your benefit to utilise these as best you can. The study material is one of the many ways that the course structure helps you to learn Dutch quickly.
VLLC has been teaching foreign languages to motivated adults for more than 30 years. We understand what works best in this industry, have a multitude of experience and knowledge, and we utilise this to your benefit. We aim to give you a structured language learning program that is easy and accessible and will keep you accountable to ensure you get the best results.
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friendly course advisers on 08 82671177 or 03 9602 1605
