Online Language Courses
Dutch is an accessible and fun language to learn! Dutch at the University of Sheffield offers online Dutch Courses, specially designed for people who want to learn Dutch from the comfort of their own home. Join an informal community of learners that work together in small groups with highly experienced university tutors.
What will I learn?
Our classes are all about using Dutch in real situations, from ordering food and drinks in a restaurant over buying groceries at the market to making small talk.
In our course for beginners we focus on pronunciation, spelling rules, thematic vocabulary, verb conjugation and basic sentence structures while diving into some cultural features of the Low Countries as well. With a bit of effort and dedication you will be able to handle a host of frequent social situations at the end of a full course. We also offer courses for learners who already have some experience with the language.
Does that sound of interest? More information and an opportunity to ask your specific questions on this form to express your interest.
NU JIJ: Animated Dutch
It was in April 2020 that we started to experiment with our visual approach to grammar. Our learners are all familiar with a pictorial presentation of information; who has not at least dabbled with a language learning app? We borrow some of their visual and fun options and combine it with a level of precision required for a university language course. Our first attempt, How to Conjugate the Regular Dutch Verb in the Present Tense has already surpassed the 50,000 viewers mark and we boast over 4000 subscribers.
I have been trying to learn for 2 years and this is the first real clear explanation I have found. Thank you!
Lisa Munro
Comment left on our YouTube channel by a satisfied user
In addition to grammar we have added a speaking element to our Channel. This reflects the way we teach language at Beginners' level: we introduce functional, practical language alongside vocabulary and more formal grammar in order to give our students the confidence to start speaking at an early stage. In our Nu jij videos, the viewer is presented with a common social situation and prompted to 'insert' their phrases into the narrative. The language is practical and frequent.
And perhaps the best thing of all is: we can all join in. We are currently working on new animations scripted by our Intermediate students. Understanding something yourself is one thing, but turning it into a format to share with others is quite another. And the beauty is: we have lots of topics to get on with. Do subscribe to our Channel!
