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Start.nl Part 1 – Dutch for beginners | Revised edition

Use Dutch from the very first lesson. With Start.nl Part 1 – Dutch for beginners, international students and expats learn to communicate in everyday situations. This communicative Dutch as a second language course takes learners from absolute beginner level to A1. Across ten fully revised chapters, they develop their language skills, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Prepare, apply, and practice

Each chapter consists of three complementary steps:

• Prepare online: learners explore the lesson material through dialogues, animated videos, audio clips, and grammar and vocabulary exercises.
• Put learning into practice: during class, learners complete assignments from the book or its digital version. Activities cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with attention to pronunciation and reflection. Learners can also complete the assignments with a Dutch-speaking practice partner.
• Continue practicing online: after class, learners review and build on the material with additional speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and listening exercises.

This structure helps learners come to class prepared, leaving plenty of time to actively use Dutch together.

New in the revised edition

All ten chapters have been fully revised, with updated themes and some changes to the sequence of the material. The assignments from the book are now also available digitally, allowing learners to complete the entire course online. The book is therefore optional.

Instructions are in English, helping beginners work independently. Short explanatory videos cover grammar topics and can be watched again at any time.

Support for learners and teachers

On NT2 School, learners can access the online lessons, audio files, a complete vocabulary list, and answers to closed-ended exercises. Additional teaching materials are available for teachers. The book also includes transcripts, role cards for speaking activities, a grammar reference section, and an overview of irregular verbs.