Dutch Language Classes
Pasadena Language Center offers Dutch lessons for adults at all levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced and conversation. Learn Dutch in a comfortable, casual environment and make it a fun, enriching experience! We serve the areas of Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Arcadia, Alhambra, San Gabriel, South Arroyo, Altadena, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, La Cañada, Montrose, La Crescenta & Sun Valley.
About the Dutch Language
Dutch is a West Germanic language spoken by over 22 million people as a native language, and over 5 million people as a second language. Most native speakers live in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, with smaller groups of speakers in parts of France, Germany and several former Dutch colonies. It is closely related to other West Germanic languages (e.g., English, West Frisian and German) and somewhat more remotely to the North Germanic languages.
Dutch is the parent language of several Creole languages as well as of Afrikaans, one of the official languages of South Africa and the most widely understood in Namibia. Dutch and Afrikaans are to a very large extent mutually intelligible, although they have separate spelling standards and dictionaries and have separate language regulators.
Dutch is the parent language of several Creole languages as well as of Afrikaans, one of the official languages of South Africa and the most widely understood in Namibia. Dutch and Afrikaans are to a very large extent mutually intelligible, although they have separate spelling standards and dictionaries and have separate language regulators.
Curriculum and structure
The Dutch weekly classes are structured into three levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced. Each level is divided into four sub-levels: A, B, C, and D.
For Beginner levels we use "Colloquial Dutch" by Routledge.
Beginner A (chapters 1-4): Piet and Pauline and their children; The Netherlands and Belgium; At the greengrocer's; Telephoning.
Beginner B (chapters 5-8): At Piet's and Pauline's; Cycling; Pancakes; Piet's parents are visiting.
Beginner C (chapters 9-12): After breakfast; Pauline can't find her watch; A return ticket to Maastricht, please; Pauline's parents come to the Netherlands.
Beginner D (chapters 13-17): Pauline is doing the washing; There are squirrels in the garden; What have you done with the Christmas cards?; Piet is at school; Marius wants to go and play.
For the Intermediate levels we use "Colloquial Dutch 2: The Next Step in Language Learning" by Routledge.
Intermediate A (chapters 1-3): Dutch traditions; Cities; Traveling, traffic and weather.
Intermediate B (chapters 4-6): Work; Home and family; Food and health
Intermediate C (chapters 7-9):
Intermediate D (chapters 10-12): Politics and society; Sports and recreation; Culture.
For Advanced levels: discussion of newspaper articles, issues, literature, etc.
For private class availability, please contact us.
For Beginner levels we use "Colloquial Dutch" by Routledge.
Beginner A (chapters 1-4): Piet and Pauline and their children; The Netherlands and Belgium; At the greengrocer's; Telephoning.
Beginner B (chapters 5-8): At Piet's and Pauline's; Cycling; Pancakes; Piet's parents are visiting.
Beginner C (chapters 9-12): After breakfast; Pauline can't find her watch; A return ticket to Maastricht, please; Pauline's parents come to the Netherlands.
Beginner D (chapters 13-17): Pauline is doing the washing; There are squirrels in the garden; What have you done with the Christmas cards?; Piet is at school; Marius wants to go and play.
For the Intermediate levels we use "Colloquial Dutch 2: The Next Step in Language Learning" by Routledge.
Intermediate A (chapters 1-3): Dutch traditions; Cities; Traveling, traffic and weather.
Intermediate B (chapters 4-6): Work; Home and family; Food and health
Intermediate C (chapters 7-9):
Intermediate D (chapters 10-12): Politics and society; Sports and recreation; Culture.
For Advanced levels: discussion of newspaper articles, issues, literature, etc.
For private class availability, please contact us.