Learn Dutch B1 Build confidence in Dutch with a complete B1 course for busy adults and professionals. Study independently, with a private teacher or in a language school, and learn to communicate naturally in everyday, social and professional situations.
Developed by coLanguage, a European publishing house and language academy for adult education, this method combines a printed book, original audio, video and digital practice.
The course follows CEFR level B1 and supports preparation for the NT2, CNaVT and Dutch Inburgering examinations.
What you will learn- Communicate confidently in daily, social and workplace situations.
- Understand clear conversations, audio recordings and practical texts.
- Express opinions, describe experiences and join longer discussions.
- Write emails, messages and structured professional texts.
- Use practical B1 grammar, verb forms and vocabulary in context.
- Improve your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills
A complete all-in-one methodThe course contains 45 structured lessons. Each lesson follows a clear learning path:
- practical vocabulary and useful expressions;
- realistic dialogues with original audio;
- clear grammar explanations and verb practice;
- guided exercises and worksheets for long-term retention;
- reading texts adapted from authentic contexts;
- listening-comprehension activities;
- open speaking and writing tasks;
- CEFR-based training for all four skills.
Study from the printed book after work to reduce screen time and use the digital support whenever needed.
Included for free with your bookCreate a free coLanguage account and scan the QR codes in the lessons to access:
- original audio for dialogues and listening texts;
- video and pronunciation support;
- translations and visual materials for vocabulary and grammar;
- the essential digital exercises that complement the book.
All standard lesson audio is included free of charge.
Optional Premium featuresAn additional digital licence includes:
- audiobooks and parallel audio with translations;
- AI-assisted corrections for written exercises;
- difficulty reports and progress tracking;
- personal learning activity reports;
- additional digital exercises.
Conversation classes and private lessons with a coLanguage teacher can be booked separately.
Flexible self-study and classroom learningStudy at your own pace or use the course with a teacher, language school or company programme. The consistent structure provides flexibility without losing direction.
For teachers and language schoolsThe lessons are ready to use and require minimal preparation. Teachers can combine vocabulary, grammar, dialogues, worksheets, audio, video and communicative activities in private lessons, adult education, workplace training or blended learning. The course is available in several instruction languages for multilingual classrooms.
The coLanguage Dutch B1 course helps busy adults learn Dutch efficiently with a clear, structured approach for self-study or classroom use.
• Complete B1 course with 45 practical lessons covering communication at work, social situations and everyday life.
• Build confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing through dialogues, grammar, vocabulary and practical exercises.
• Includes a free digital version with audio and video after creating a free account at https://app.colanguage.com/dutch/syllabus/b1. Optional AI corrections, extra exercises and progress tracking are available through the app.
• Suitable for self-study, schools and language classes. You can also book experienced teachers for personal guidance and conversation lessons through the coLanguage app.
• Step-by-step preparation for the NT2, CNaVT and Inburgering exams with a CEFR-aligned structure.
• Part of the complete coLanguage learning series, making it easy to continue to higher levels with the same learning method.
coLanguage cooperates with European universities, follows official learning plans and is trusted in adult education across the European Union.
