Adult Dutch classes are not part of Dutch Language Program, but are available through a 3rd party.

Dutch classes in Ottawa. The following Dutch language courses are offered
online and in-person for Canadian residents only.

• Dutch Beginner 1 Monday Morning Course (12 weeks)
• Dutch Beginner 1 Wednesday Evening Course (15 weeks)
• Dutch Beginner 2 Tuesday Evening Course (13 weeks)
• Dutch Intermediate Conversation Monday Evening Course (12 weeks)
• Dutch Conversational Tuesday Morning Course – In Person (15 weeks)

Dutch Beginners 1 Online – Wednesday Evening (12 weeks)

Learning the language from the basics. Starting with the alphabet and learning the fundamental elements of grammar, writing messages, and conducting simple conversations. No previous Dutch knowledge is required. The course curriculum PDF will be sent by email a week before the first class.

Dutch Beginners 2 Online – Tuesday Evening (12 weeks)

This course follows Beginners 1 and includes more advanced grammar exercises, strengthening writing and conversational skills, and reviewing some grammar from Beginners 1. The course builds from the present perfect. Basic Dutch grammar and speaking skills are required. Taking Beginners 1 before this course is recommended. The course curriculum PDF will be sent by email a week before the first class.

Dutch Intermediate/Conversation Online (12 weeks)

Participants must have a solid basic ability to speak and understand Dutch. This course provides opportunities to practise and improve conversational skills. The course curriculum PDF will be sent by email a week before the first class.

Dutch Conversation In Person – Tuesday Morning (12 weeks)

Participants must have a solid basic ability to speak and understand Dutch. This course focuses on practising spoken Dutch and developing conversational confidence.

About the Teacher: Pauline van der Roest

“Having taught Dutch at the ‘Nederlandse School’ for children for about 7 years (1999–2005) and teaching Dutch to Canadian Diplomats from National Defense and Foreign Affairs, I started in September 2012 to teach the evening classes for adults at Glebe High School. Teaching children or adults is very different; however, it has more in common than one might think. One of the main elements for students to continue (young or old) is the positive ambiance in the class and to constantly keep the students as motivated and involved as possible. I balance teaching Dutch grammar rules with group activities and group conversations by using role-plays, based on the different themes we are working on. I try to set the students at ease at whatever level the student is starting from, combined with some good sense of Dutch humor, which I truly believe is an important asset to last through a language course. Students now have been coming back for several courses in a row, and for me hearing the language improvements in every new course is a great motivation to continue working on each individual language skill and language need. It’s the student’s constant ‘journey’ to acquire a new language that I find intriguing and inspiring.”

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pauline by phone at 613-745-7491 or by email at pauline.vanderroest@ncf.ca.

Free level checking is available by phone or online (by appointment only).

Course curriculum PDFs and links for online courses will be sent by email the week before the first class.

Courses will take place with a minimum of 6 students per class.