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Dutch
Dutch
A1
A1 – Beginner
General Overview:
In this level you will build a solid foundation in Dutch from the basics. You will learn essential vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar while developing the confidence to communicate in simple everyday situations. The course focuses on practical language for introducing yourself, talking about your daily life, interacting with others and handling common situations such as shopping or ordering food in simple terms.
You Will Learn:
Vocabulary:
Core everyday words, numbers 1‑1000, days, months, body parts, personal information (date of birth, phone number etc.).
Grammar:
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Plural formation (‑en, ‑s, ’s)
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Present simple (onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd)
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Present perfect (hebben / zijn + ‑d/‑t)
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Basic adjectives, comparatives & superlatives Verbs of position (staan, liggen, zitten, lopen, hangen)
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Personal & possessive pronouns Articles (de/het/een)
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Simple sentence structure + inversion Negations & interrogatives (wie, wat, waar, wanneer, waarom, hoe, hoeveel, etc.)
Communication: Express likes & loves, use “graag”, give personal information, ask and answer simple questions.
A2
A2 – Elementary
General Overview:
At A2 level you will develop your basic Dutch skills and become more independent in everyday communication. You will expand your vocabulary, improve your grammar and learn to talk about familiar topics such as work, family, travel, health and daily routines. The course focuses on understanding and participating in simple conversations, describing experiences and making plans, while gradually improving your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
You Will Learn:
Grammar Review: Present perfect (reinforced).
New Tenses: Past simple (onvoltooid verleden tijd) – regular ‑te(n)/‑de(n) and common irregular/strong verbs.
Complex Sentences: Introduction to sub‑clauses (bijzinnen) and basic word order.
Practical Skills: Telling time, using separable verbs (scheidbare werkwoorden).
Communication: Talk about past events, describe routines, and give more detailed personal information.
B1
B1 – Lower Intermediate
General Overview:
At B1 level you will move from basic communication towards confident and independent use of Dutch. You will develop your ability to express opinions, explain ideas, describe experiences and participate in longer conversations on familiar topics. The course introduces more complex grammar and vocabulary while focusing on real-life communication in social, academic and professional contexts. By the end, you should be able to communicate with greater fluency and handle most everyday situations independently.
You Will Learn:
Tense Mastery: Review of present & past perfect, past simple; new future tense (toekomende tijd).
Advanced Structures: Conditional sentences (zou / zouden), expanded sub‑clauses, and continued work with separable verbs.
Word Building: Prefixes & suffixes, derivational morphology.
Idiomatic Language: Common expressions & idioms, richer vocabulary.
Communication: Discuss future plans, give opinions, negotiate, and handle more nuanced conversations.
B2
B2 – Upper Intermediate
Tailored to individual needs.
C1
C1 – Advanced
Tailored to individual needs.
German
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German
A1
A1 – Beginner
General Overview
At the end of A1, you are going to be able to navigate a range of simple daily life situations and you will have achieved the breakthrough level 'Basic Speaker'.
At this level, you can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You can introduce yourself, can ask and answer questions and interact in a simple way.
You will learn:
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German pronunciation and how to count,
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How to introduce yourself, and get introduced to people,
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How to talk about yourself (languages, age, hobbies, etc.),
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How to describe cities and places,
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How to name and describe everyday items you need or possess,
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How to talk about the weather and seasons,
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How to talk about food and drink: taste, different food items, shops, typical meals, buying groceries,
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Present tense and present perfect tense,
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How to ask and answer questions,
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Introduction to foundational grammar, including articles (definite, indefinite, and possessive), the Nominative and Accusative cases, singular and plural, statement and question sentence construction.
A2
A2 – Elementary
General Overview
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of personal relevance (e.g. personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). You will also be able to communicate in simple language about routine tasks, describe in simple terms, aspects of your background, your environment, and matters in areas of immediate need. While the vocabulary topics covered in this course build on A1 seamlessly, the majority of the German grammar foundation is covered at A2 level.
You will learn:
Grammar
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Dative and Genitive: articles, pronouns, verbs and prepositions with dative and accusative
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Verbs: reflexive, modal and separable verbs
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Tenses: the future I
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The Imperative
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Prepositions
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Sentence construction with direct and indirect objects
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Comparative and Superlative
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Introduction to adjective declinations
Vocabulary
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Professions and the workplace
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Daily schedule and routine
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Describe characteristics and personality
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Communication via telephone and email
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Shopping at a market and ordering in cafés and restaurants
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Compare common things and activities
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Talk about geographical regions: the German states, living in cities vs the countryside
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Making and scheduling plans
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Asking for and giving directions
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Going to the doctor: describing physical state and feelings
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Offer help and request services
B1
B1 – Lower Intermediate
General Overview
In this course you will develop the confidence to communicate effectively in everyday, academic, and professional situations. The course focuses on improving speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary through interactive lessons and real-life scenarios. By the end of the course, learners will be able to express opinions, discuss familiar topics, understand longer texts and conversations, and write clear, connected texts with greater accuracy.
You will learn:
Grammar
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Tenses: the preterite
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Adjective declinations
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Main and subordinate clauses
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The Passive
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Indefinite pronouns
Vocabulary
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Talk about events in the past
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Explain plans and decisions
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Express preferences and feelings
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Follow signs and directions to locations of interest
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Make complaints, suggestions and recommendations
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Talk about your home, popular destinations, and sites
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Talk about likes and dislikes, your interste and opinions
B2
B2 – Upper Intermediate
Course Overview
The B2 course is designed for advanced learners who want to speak confidently, argue effectively, and think critically in German. At the end of this course, you will have reached the fluency generally required to live and work in a German-speaking environment. Through real-life topics and materials such as news articles, documentaries or advanced texts, students will develop the ability to analyze complex issues, express nuanced opinions, and participate actively in debates. The course focuses on fluency, argumentation, and critical thinking, preparing students to handle advanced communication in academic, professional, and social contexts.
You will learn how to:
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Understand complex spoken and written content
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Express ideas clearly and in detail
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Interact naturally with native speakers
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Debate abstract and societal issues
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Produce structured and well-developed arguments
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Handle uncertainty and nuanced discussions fluently
C1
C1 – Advanced
Tailored to individual needs.
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French
French
A1
A1 – Beginner
Course Overview:
The A1 course is designed for complete beginners who want to learn the basics of the French language. You will learn essential vocabulary and simple grammar to communicate in everyday situations. The course focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing through practical and interactive activities.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Introduce yourself and others using simple French expressions
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Understand and use basic vocabulary, everyday expressions and basic grammar to communicate in common situations
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Ask and answer simple questions
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Read and understand short oral and written texts related to everyday life
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Write simple sentences and short messages using familiar vocabulary
A2
A2 – Elementary
Course Overview:
This A2 French course is designed to help learners progress from basic communication to more confident and structured expression in everyday situations.
In this course, students will develop their ability to understand, speak, and interact in French, using practical topics and real-life materials such as videos, discussions, and guided activities.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Talk about your daily life and personal experiences
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Describe people, places, and situations
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Narrate past events using basic structures
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Express future plans
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Share simple opinions
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Understand and discuss short authentic content
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Communicate in common everyday situations
B1
B1 – Lower Intermediate
Course Overview:
This B1 French course is designed for learners who already have an A2 level and want to become more independent, fluent, and confident in real-life communication.
Across these structured sessions, students will develop their ability to express ideas clearly, narrate experiences, give opinions, and interact in more complex situations, using authentic materials, debates, and practical exercises.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Speak with more fluency and confidence
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Express and justify their opinions clearly
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Narrate past events using different tenses
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Structure a short argument using connectors
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Compare ideas and situations
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Use more complex grammar naturally
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Understand the main ideas of authentic spoken content
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Interact in everyday and more complex situations
B2
B2 – Upper Intermediate
Course Overview:
This B2 French course is designed for advanced learners who want to speak confidently, argue effectively, and think critically in French.
Through real-world topics and authentic materials, students will develop the ability to analyze complex issues, express nuanced opinions, and participate actively in debates.
The course focuses on fluency, argumentation, and critical thinking, preparing students to handle advanced communication in academic, professional, and social contexts.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of this course, students will reach a strong B2 level, meaning they can:
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Understand complex spoken and written content
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Express ideas clearly and in detail
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Interact naturally with native speakers
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Debate abstract and societal issues
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Produce structured and well-developed arguments
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Handle uncertainty and nuanced discussions
C1
C1 – Advanced
Tailored to individual needs.
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Spanish
A1
Spanish
A1 – Beginner
General Overview:
The beginner (A1) course is the foundation for learners who did not have exposure to Spanish language before and is designed for beginners who want to build a first solid foundation in the language. You will learn essential vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar while developing the confidence to communicate in simple everyday situations. The course focuses on practical language for introducing yourself, talking about your daily life, interacting with others and handling common situations such as shopping or ordering food in simple terms.
The goal is that by the end of the course the students can:
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Introduce yourself and others
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Describe people, places and daily routines
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Express likes and dislikes
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Ask and answer simple questions
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Handle basic real-life situations (café, doctor, hotel, shopping).
You Will Learn:
Vocabulary:
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Greetings & introductions - numbers & dates - family - body - clothing - food - transport - weather - emotions
Activities:
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Worksheets - simple conversation - introductions - quick speech - videos - listenings - flashcards - White board writing - spinning wheel - pretend situations
Grammar:
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Present tense
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SER vs ESTAR
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reflexive verbs
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question words
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HAY + prepositions
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gustar
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por vs para
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tú imperative
A2
A2 – Elementary
General Overview:
The A2 course builds on the A1 foundation and helps students progress towards more confident and detailed expression in everyday situations. Students will develop the ability to talk about past events, future plans, and more complex personal experiences. Vocabulary can also be adapted to the student’s personal learning objectives (travelling, work, university, etc). The course focuses on understanding and participating in simple conversations, describing experiences and making plans, while gradually improving your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
The goal is that by the end of the course the students can:
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Talk about past events and experiences
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Describe people and situations in more detail
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Express future plans and intentions
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Give advice
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Handle more complex everyday interactions.
You Will Learn:
Vocabulary: Work & professions - travel - health - restaurants - hobbies - city & services
Activities: Worksheets - conversation - small debates - quick speech - videos - listenings - flashcards - white board writing - spinning wheel - pretend situations.
Grammar:
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Past tenses (Indefinido & Imperfecto),
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Simple future,
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Object pronouns,
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Comparatives & superlatives,
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Connectors.
B1
B1 – Lower Intermediate
General Overview:
If you want to move from basic communication, then this B1 course is for you as it is designed for students who want to become more independent and expressive in Spanish. Through structured sessions and practical exercises, students will develop the ability to discuss a wider range of topics, express opinions, and understand real-world content. Vocabulary can also be adapted to the student’s personal learning objectives. You will develop your ability to express opinions, explain ideas, describe experiences and participate in longer conversations on familiar topics.
The goal is that by the end of the course the students can:
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Gain more fluency in speech
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Express and justify opinions
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Narrate complex past events
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Discuss hypothetical situations
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Interact confidently in everyday and professional contexts
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Understand the main ideas of authentic spoken and written content.
You Will Learn:
Vocabulary: Current affairs - environment - professionalism - education & work - health & lifestyle - culture & travel.
Activities: Conversation - debates on opinion - developed speech - videos - listenings - flashcards - readings - whiteboard writing - spinning wheel - pretend situations .
Grammar:
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Present & imperfect subjunctive,
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Conditional tense,
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Conditional sentences,
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Passive voice,
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Reported speech.
B2
B2 – Upper Intermediate
General Overview:
This B2 course is designed for students who already have a solid intermediate base and want to reach a high level of fluency and precision. Sessions focus on complex grammar, argumentation, and the ability to interact naturally in a wide range of professional and social contexts. Vocabulary can also be adapted to the student’s personal learning objectives.
The goal is that by the end of the course the students can:
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Argue and debate complex topics with fluency and confidence
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Express nuanced opinions
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Interact naturally with native speakers
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Understand complex authentic content
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Produce well-structured extended writing in a range of styles and registers.
You Will Learn:
Vocabulary: Media & journalism - society & politics - ethics - science & technology - literature
Activities: Complex conversation - debates on opinion - developed speech - videos - listenings - readings - flashcards - whiteboard writing - spinning wheel - pretend situations
Grammar:
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Full subjunctive mastery,
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Complete conditional system,
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Advanced passive structures,
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Formal vs informal register,
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Indirect speech.
C1
C1 – Advanced
Tailored to individual needs.
Italian
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Italian
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Arabic
A0
Arabic
A0 – Learning the Basics
Who is it for?
Complete beginners with zero prior exposure to Arabic, perfect for someone who wants to get a good grasp of the script itself to feel comfortable before starting to build vocabulary and grammar.
Course Overview
A0 is dedicated entirely to the Arabic alphabet. You will learn every letter, in every position, and how letters join together to form real words. This stage closes with an introduction to basic conversation in preparation of the following A1 level.
You will learn how to:
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Recognise, read and write every letter of the Arabic alphabet, isolated and in its joined forms
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Understand short and long vowels and how they change pronunciation
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Join letters together correctly to read and write words
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Recognise sun letters and the hamza
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Use basic greetings and goodbyes, and how to communicate basic information about yourself
A1.1
A1.1 – Beginner
Who is it for?
If you have completed A0 and can already read and write Arabic letters, you are ready to put that foundation to work building sentences and vocabulary as you progress to A1.1 level.
Course Overview
This course goes deeper into how Arabic works in terms of basic sentence structure, grammatical gender, and the student's immediate world i.e. family and occupations. This is also where you meet the first grammar cases, and expand your conversation skills.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Build and recognise simple sentences, including masculine and feminine forms
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Introduce yourself and meet someone for the first time, in more depth than A0
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Introduce your family and talk about who you live with
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Talk about jobs and occupations, including family members' jobs
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Form regular plurals
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Recognise the nominative case ending in simple sentences
A1.2
A1.2 – Beginner
Course Overview
A1.2 expands on the A1.1 foundation to describing the world around the student in more detail, such as objects, ownership, places, and questions. The course closes the A1 level with a structured review, revision and two-part exam (reading/writing and speaking/listening).
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Name and describe everyday objects using adjectives
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Use the definite article (ال) and possessive endings to talk about what belongs to you
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Ask and answer questions, including yes/no questions
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Ask questions about where things are
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Recognise sun letters and the hamza in context
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Describe your town or city, and use iḍāfa (noun-noun) constructions
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Introduce yourself, your family and your home in a short spoken presentation
A2.1
A2.1 – Elementary
Course Overview
This course opens with a full review of A1 material, then expands to the world outward: countries, nationalities, and the numbers needed for everyday practical situations like giving an address or phone number. By the end, you can build a short personal profile in Arabic covering who you are and where you are from.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Talk about your nationality, and name countries and capitals (with a focus on the Arabic-speaking world)
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Build nisba adjectives (e.g. turning a country name into 'a person from...')
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Talk about where you come from and build a personal profile
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Count and use Arabic numbers in speech and writing, including the dual form
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Give your address and phone number, and ask 'how many?'
A2.2
A2.2 – Elementary
Course Overview
This course will equip you to take your Arabic to work in daily life such as bargaining at a market, buying groceries, ordering food, and describing colours and objects in more detail. The A2 stage closes with the biggest grammatical step so far: namely the past tense, so you will be able to tell a simple story about something that already happened. The course ends with a two-part exam (reading/writing and speaking/listening).
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Describe colours and plurals, and talk about what you own
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Shop and bargain at a market and a party shop, and talk about prices
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Buy provisions at the grocer's and describe packaging
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Order food at a restaurant and talk about your favourite dishes
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Tell a simple story about what happened yesterday, using the past tense
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Ask questions about the past
B1
B1 – Lower Intermediate
Tailored to individual needs.
B2
B2 – Upper Intermediate
Tailored to individual needs.
Japanese
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Japanese
Coming soon...
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Our courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the same standard used by Maastricht University and institutions across Europe.
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Each level (A1, A2, B1, etc.) clearly defines what you'll be able to understand, say, and write by the end of the course. Above you'll find the specific goals and language outcomes for each language and level.