Dutch • Basic Courses

The Basic 1 level in the regular programme is intended for those who have no knowledge of the Dutch language. The course, over a total of 50 hours of sessions, is taught communicatively and interactively by Indonesian ETC lecturers. The languages of instruction in the classroom are 80% Indonesian and 20% Dutch. The main textbook used is Help 1. During the course at this level, you will learn to communicate in Dutch in everyday life situations, such as introducing yourself, asking for or providing directions, shopping, etc. Listening and speaking skills receive more attention. In addition to the class, speaking and training activities are also carried out in a computer laboratory that we provide specifically for course participants.

The Basic 2 level in the regular program is a continuation course from Basic 1 level. If you already have a basic knowledge of Dutch and have passed the Basic 1 level, you can join this level through a placement test. Active participation in every lesson during this course will broaden your vocabulary and basic knowledge about Dutch grammar. You will be expected to be able to talk about yourself and what your hobbies are and read and understand the outline of short texts, such as important information from a folder. In addition, you will be able to provide a brief explanation in writing about your work.

The Basic 3 level in the regular programme is a continuation course from Basic 2 and the last level at beginner level. You will complete the Help 1 textbook and successfully reach A.2 level (based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [CEFR], an internationally recognized standard for describing language skills). This means you will be able to hold a simple conversation with a Dutch person. You will be able to react to most questions asked of you. You will be able to follow and understand the contents of a short Dutch film and at the same time be able to talk about it. You will also be able to write a brief note about an event or write a recipe.