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In 2019 we were introduced to the Delft Method during a trial lesson at Delft University and we were amazed about how well the students were speaking. We thought it would suit our students at NedLes well, so some of NedLes’ teachers were trained in Delft to teach with this method. We are happy we made this choice, and we even work exclusively with this method for all levels up to A2.
Are you curious to know why we are so enthusiastic about this method, what these classes look like and which different Delft Method courses we offer? Continue reading.
The Delft Method focuses on speaking and the process of learning the language is in many ways a lot like how children learn a language: based on a lot of repetition and a lot of input and using the language with a lot of mistakes in the beginning, but less and less while continuing.
Using the Delft Method also means that we do not speak explicitly about grammar. We use grammar in every sentence, but we do not speak about the rules. Just like children, our students can acquire grammatical rules and apply them correctly without the teachers explaining them explicitly!
Learning a language is not hard, but it is hard work! The Delft Method helps you to work hard: there is a very structured way to study so you always know what to do. Furthermore, the method forces you to study, because if you do not prepare, you won’t be able to speak about the topic that you have studied during class!
And that’s what we do during class: we have a fun and engaging conversation together about the topic of the lesson. From day one we will only speak Dutch during class: not only the teacher, but also the students!
For highly educated students who have the discipline to study at home, who are willing to put in a lot of time and energy and who have learned a foreign language before.
We have a variety of courses, varying from very intensive: (5 weeks, 4 times a week with 2 lessons a day) to semi-intensive (one lesson a day, twice a week).
Semi-intensive course
Frequency: 2 times a week, 1 hour per lesson
Duration: 10 weeks
Homework: 6 hours per week
Time of the day: mornings, late afternoons, evenings
Intensive course
Frequency: 4 times a week, 1 hour per lesson
Duration: 5 weeks
Homework: 12 hours per week
Time of the day: mornings, afternoons, late afternoons
2 week crash course
Frequency: 5 times a week, 2 times a day, 1 hour per lesson
Duration: 2 weeks
Homework: 30 hours per week
Time of the day: mornings and afternoons
5 week crash course
Frequency: 4 times a week, 2 times a day, 1 hour per lesson
Duration: 5 weeks
Homework: 24 hours per week
Time of the day: mornings and afternoons
Please note that the options for these courses are different for each level. If you want to know all course details for the course details for a specific level, please check our calendar.
Our Delft Method courses are both online and offline. If you prefer to learn Dutch in a classroom, you can join one of our courses in Amsterdam. If it’s more convenient for you to follow the course from the comfort of your own house, from anywhere in the world, you can opt for our online courses.
We offer courses from beginner level (A0) to advanced level (B2). Not sure which level you’re at? Contact us for a free intake and we’ll help you pick the right course.
