Dutch self-assessment

Not sure what group you belong in? To move to a group beyond Dutch 1, you should be have some familiarity with most of the topics below. For Dutch 2 you should be able to recognise, understand and apply some of the topics below. For Dutch 3, you will be familiar with most of the topics below and can apply them in sentences without peaking at your notes. Please note that not all levels are delivered at all times. If you are still unsure, please contact us for more information.

  • Topics you should know

    You are able to use and understand simple sentences in the following topics:

    Introducing yourself and others

    Describing your family, friends and colleagues

    Describing what you do and your hobbies

    Asking about and describing locations

    Meeting and getting to know people

    Using and accepting invitations

    Hosting guests

    Expressing feelings

    Describing your day

    Sharing what you love or enjoy

  • Are you familiar with?

    You are able to understand the following grammar:

    Articles: de, het, een

    Nouns singular & plural: e.g. man - mannen, vrouw - vrouwen

    Adjectives (describing words): e.g. mooi - mooie, klein - kleine

    Personal pronouns: e.g. ik, jij, hij, zij, etc.

    Possessive pronouns (verbs): e.g. mijn, jouw, zijn / haar etc.

    Question words: e.g. wie, wat, waar, wanneer, etc.

  • Can you apply?

    You are able to apply the following grammar in simple sentences:

    Present tense: e.g. ik werk, hij / zij werkt

    Irregular verbs: zijn / hebben
    e.g. Ik ben, hij / zij is, etc. / Ik heb, hij / zij heeft, etc.

    Reflexive verbs: e.g. zich wassen => ik was me, hij / zij wast zich

    Negatives: e.g. Hij werkt niet / Zij heeft geen werk

    Questions: e.g. werkt hij / zij?

  • Tenses

    You are familiar with the following tenses and how to use them:

    Present tense is: Ik werk hard (I work hard) - Ik ben ziek (I am sick)

    Past tense in Dutch? e.g. Ik werkte hard (I worked hard) - Ik was ziek  (I was sick) 

    Present perfect tense in Dutch? e.g. Ik heb hard gewerkt (I have worked hard) - Ik ben ziek geweest (I have been sick)