Learn Dutch for Business
Designed for executives and professionals, elt’s Business Dutch courses help you build the Dutch language skills you need to thrive in today’s global economy. Our in-person and live online language training is tailored to meet your business needs and goals. There’s no “one-size fits all” when it comes to our courses!
Here’s how it works:
Sign up for either in-person or live online training. (With in-person training, your trainer comes onsite for individual or group lessons. With live online training, you log onto the internet for live, virtual lessons with your trainer.)
Start your customized Dutch classes with your certified language trainer.
We teach learners at all levels—Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced—and are always ready to guide you along your learning journey. When you chose elt, you’ll enjoy the benefits of our:
Worldwide Delivery Options
elt provides quality Dutch language training to individuals and businesses globally. We have an established network of professional, native speaker Dutch trainers who are highly skilled in delivering Dutch for business lessons for general and specific industry needs. We will work with you to deliver the very best Dutch course for your needs, based on your lesson objectives, desired goals, time available, learning style, level and budget.
Certified Language Trainers
All of our Business Dutch classes are taught by certified language trainers. Classes include content that covers everyday conversation and specific business language and vocabulary.
Flexible Course Schedules
Fitting language classes into your busy schedule can be challenging. That’s why we offer the flexibility to decide when and where you want to learn. Our certified language trainers will work with you online, at the office, workplace, or our language training facilities. It’s up to you!
Intensive Dutch Options
Need to learn Dutch quickly? We also offer Intensive Dutch courses to help you achieve your language learning goals as fast as possible. We can schedule one, two, three, or four-week intensive language lessons that will jump-start your learning.
Over 16 Years of Experience
For over 16 years, we’ve provided language training to hundreds of executives and Fortune 500 companies, with numerous success stories to show for it.
Why learn Dutch for Business?
The Netherlands is a democratic, consensus orientated society which places great importance on both freedom and tolerance. Of the 22 million population approximately 90% speak Dutch and the majority speak at least one other language, usually English or German. Since the Netherlands has a long history of international trade many Dutch people are familiar with doing business with foreigners and they tend to take a long-term approach to any business deals or negotiations. Regardless of the language of communication it is important to remember that the Dutch are very direct and expect direct communication in return – and this is one of the areas your elt Dutch language trainer can help you with.
Dutch isn't only spoken in the Netherlands. Though it isn't as global a language as say Spanish, by speaking Dutch, you can now confidently visit Belgium, Suriname and the Caribbean, specifically Aruba, Curaçao and Saint Maarten. Sweet! In addition, Dutch is somewhat like Afrikaans, which is spoken in South Africa and Namibia. That's 8 birds with 1 stone!
Who benefits from learning Dutch for Business?
Anyone who wants to advance their career can benefit from learning Dutch for business. It’s a great way to access new opportunities both in the United States and abroad.
When you enroll in our Business Dutch courses, you’ll learn more than just language skills. You’ll also become well-versed in the cultural and business practices of different Dutch-speaking countries. This alone will help you build relationships and enjoy new opportunities at home and throughout the world.
What Dutch skills do you need for Business Communication?
If you’re an executive, manager, or professional, it’s essential to start by focusing on the Dutch that’s most relevant to your industry. The vocabulary, phrases, expressions, and even role pay during your lessons should be typical of the Dutch you’ll regularly use. That way, you’ll be able to speak, understand, read, and write based on your specific German language needs.
At elt, our in-person and live online Business Dutch classes are tailored to your industry and language learning goals.
How does elt Dutch language training work?
Our in-person and live online Business Dutch lessons are the most effective and convenient way to learn Dutch that is specific to your line of business. Once you complete a Needs assessment, we’ll create your personalized Dutch language course. Our courses include:
Beginning Dutch
Beginning Dutch language training, focuses on speaking, listening and reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary and grammar building.
Intermediate Dutch
Intermediate Dutch language training includes a more extensive range of activities in order to further develop your language skills.
Advanced Dutch
At the advanced level, you’ll be immersed in conversations with native speakers, extracts from radio news, discussions, advertisements, and other activities in Dutch.
Not matter your level, all of our lessons include:
Personalized training: Your course is tailored to your needs, and your certified language trainer is entirely focused on your specific goals.
Custom approach: Course content is based on your individual goals, learning style, and need for Dutch communication competency. Your courses will also include the business vocabulary that’s necessary for your specific industry.
Convenience and flexibility: You can take lessons at your office, workplace, or our offsite training facility, any time, anywhere.
Certified language trainers: All of our language trainers are career professionals with four to twenty years of Dutch language training experience.
Monitoring progress: We use elt’s “five level” competency scale during your Business Dutch lessons to conduct on-going evaluations. We monitor your progress along a continuum of Dutch language proficiency.
We’ve trained hundreds of executives, manager professionals, and other professionals, and we’d love to work with you.
Is Intensive Business Dutch right for me ?
Often, executives, managers, or business owners are faced with the challenge of learning Dutch quickly. At elt, we understand the more immediate, business-related needs of working professionals, and offer an Intensive Business Dutch course.
Based on your training needs and availability, you can schedule your Intensive Business Dutch course for one to four weeks of training. You’ll spend seven hours a day, five days a week speaking, listening, and thinking in Dutch!
If Intensive Business Dutch sounds like it may be the right option for you, contact us today to learn more!
When can I get started?
Immediately! After completing our Dutch language training needs assessment form, we’ll create a personalized Dutch course that meets your professional goals and fits into your schedule.
Here’s how it works:
You fill out a Needs Assessment form to let us know your individual goals, learning style, and Spanish language training needs. This will help us design your personalized Business Dutch course.
We assign you a Dutch language trainer. All of our language trainers are certified and have four to twenty years of experience. They’re the best in the industry!
Your Business Dutch course hours are set based on your schedule, and the location is set based on your preference.
Your personal language trainer will focus entirely on your individual Dutch language training needs. He/she will monitor your improvement and adjust the pace during your Dutch language lessons.