3 Minute Dutch - Free taster course| Lessons for beginners

Build a solid foundation in the Dutch language and start to communicate your thoughts and opinions

4.60 (401 reviews)

Udemy

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English

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What you will learn

Speak Dutch confidently and comfortably in everyday situations

Understand what's being said back to you

Be more than just an average tourist when travelling to Dutch speaking countries

Go from complete beginner to building your own sentences after the very first lesson

Build a solid base vocabulary of words and phrases you can use straight away in the real world

Understand and use grammatical and linguistic features of the Dutch language with ease

Understand the structure of the Dutch language

Get to grips with Dutch pronunciation

Why take this course?

Hallo! Hello and welcome to 3 Minute Dutch :-)

3 Minute Dutch is a collection of online lessons that helps the complete beginner learn to speak Dutch in simple, bite-sized chunks.

The lessons start off by giving you a few words that you can use to build your own sentences. For example, in lesson one, you'll learn these words and phrases:

goed - good
het is - it is
fantastisch - fantastic
hier - here
heel - very
het is niet - it isn't

With those words, you can build sentences like these:

It's good.
It's here.
It's very good here.
It isn't here.
It isn't good; it's fantastic!

(See if you can translate those five sentences above into Dutch just by using those words and phrases.)

The lessons continuously build on what you've been learning, enabling you to express yourself fluently in Dutch. As you move through the course, you'll pick up new vocabulary, useful grammar points and interesting ways to look at the structure of the Dutch language that will give you plenty of "Aha!" moments.

The reason it's called "3 Minute Dutch" is because the lessons are broken down into very short, three-minute chunks. Everybody, no matter how busy you are, has time to fit in a single three-minute lesson once a day, and in fact, by keeping learning to such short chunks, you'll reap huge benefits. Short but consistent daily lessons are more effective than a longer lesson once or twice a week, because you'll find you maintain enthusiasm, develop a learning habit and you'll also memorise everything much better.

If you've never learnt Dutch before, or if you have had a bad experience with learning this beautiful language, the 3 Minute Dutch lessons will help you to succeed.

Dank u :-)

Kieran

Our review

### Course Review Summary **Overall Rating:** 4.60/5 **Review Highlights:** - **Content and Approach:** - The course is praised for its methodical approach to building sentences in manageable chunks, which aids memory retention. - The emphasis on careful time investment and repetition is commended for enhancing understanding. - The course provides essential knowledge for beginners looking to start learning Dutch. - **User Experience:** - The course is described as "fantastic" and "excellent," offering a good starting point for language learners. - The 3-minute lesson format is appreciated for its concise, engaging nature. - The course is fun and interactive, maintaining learner interest. **Positive Aspects:** - **Engagement and Accessibility:** - Short, manageable lessons of three minutes encourage daily practice without overwhelming the learner. - The course is enjoyable and keeps learners motivated. - It's suitable for complete beginners in Dutch, providing a foundational understanding of syntax and language structure. - **Practical Application:** - Learners can immediately apply what they have learned, which aids memorization and practical use of new language skills. - The course is versatile and can be integrated into busy schedules. - **Language Mastery:** - After completing the course, learners feel confident in their Dutch speaking abilities. - The written format of the language is also covered, contributing to a well-rounded learning experience. **Areas for Improvement:** - **Vocabulary and Spelling:** - Some users felt that the course lacked vocabulary and requested more comprehensive vocabulary content. - Visualization of word spelling could enhance learning and retention. - **Course Content Accuracy:** - A native Dutch speaker pointed out inaccuracies in sentence structures taught by the course, suggesting it might be too basic for those seeking a solid foundation. - **Pronunciation Concerns:** - The course instructor's pronunciation of Dutch is noted to sound more like German. - While the instructor's accent in Spanish and French was described as better than in Dutch, this could be a point of concern for learners aiming for accurate language acquisition. **Reviewer's Note:** - The course is highly recommended for its innovative teaching methods, engaging content, and ability to build confidence in learning Dutch. - However, it is advised that learners with access to native speakers should cross-reference the taught material to ensure proper usage and pronunciation. - For those interested in expanding their language skills beyond Dutch, Kieran's other language courses are temptingly suggested as potentially beneficial.

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