Daily dutch in 30h explained

Daily Dutch in 30h steps explained

Learn a new language in manageable 30-hour steps. Study at your own pace with a private tutor, or accelerate your progress with our Quick Learners program or company group training. Explore this page for details on language levels, study time investment, and more.

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Daily Dutch in 30h

Achieve your language goals in 30h steps

In 30h form A0 to A1
In 30h from A1 to A2
In 10 to 30h to civic integration exam A2
In 3 x 30h from A2 to B1 (state exam I)
In 3 x 30h from B1 to B2 (state exam II)

Study time investment for the student

From level A0 to A1 it will take 100h of study
For level A2, 200h more (= 300h)
For level B1, 400h more (= 700h)
For level B2, another 600h on top (= 1300h)
For level C1, another 600h on top (= 1900h)

Common European framework

The schedule below is based on ‘The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages’ and this applies to all languages.

Dutch textbooks & exams

A0 – A2 Nederlands in gang
A2 – B1 Nederlands in actie
A2 – B2 Op naar de eindstreep
B1 – B2 Nederlands op niveau
B2 – C1 Nederlands naar perfectie
For all levels Taaltempo Nederlands & Dutch on the go

Other textbooks

Kijk op Nederland – CI exam, Dutch society
Oefenexamens – preparation for state exams program I and II
Klare Taal, uitgebreide basisgrammatica
De juiste toon – business Dutch
Wijze woorden, academic Dutch

Flowently Certificates, civic integration and state exams

Flowently provides tests and a Flowently Certificate.

Level group A: Basic user

A1 Beginner

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
Can introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have.
Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

A2 Beginner plus

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Level group B: Independent user

B1 Intermediate

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2 Intermediate plus

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Level group C: Proficient user

C1 Advanced

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer clauses, and recognize implicit meaning.
Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

C2 Advanced plus

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.