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Dutch Spelling and Grammar course

On this course you will bring your knowledge of Dutch spelling and grammar fully up to date. You will work with the current spelling rules and tricky verb forms.

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In brief. Dutch Spelling and Grammar is a 1-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Arnhem or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 625,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.

  • Error-Free Writing
  • Always up to date with the latest spelling rules
  • Directly applicable in emails and quotations
  • Personal attention in a small group
  • Clear explanations of tricky spelling issues
MariekeElzoGarbrand

Your trainer: Marieke, Elzo or Garbrand 562 evaluations in total, with an average of 8,5. View the trainers

Spelling mistakes in emails, letters or quotations undermine your professional image. During this course you will refresh your knowledge of Dutch spelling and grammar, including the current rules. From then on you will write and proofread with confidence.

Description

Correct spelling and grammar are indispensable for professional communication. An email, quotation or report full of language errors undermines your credibility and that of your organisation. Yet the spelling rules have not become any simpler over the years. Think of the linking -n, the difference between per se and perse, or the conjugation of English verbs in Dutch.

In the course Dutch spelling and grammar you will thoroughly refresh your knowledge of the official spelling rules. Among other things, you will cover the linking letters -n- and -s-, verb spelling, the use of capital letters, accents, hyphens and how to handle English words correctly in Dutch texts. You will also learn how to make complicated sentences clearer and more readable.

Afterwards you will write and correct texts with greater confidence and send out error-free communication from now on.

Topics

  • Differences between the old and the new spelling
  • The linking letter -n-
  • The linking letter -s-
  • Accent marks
  • Hyphen or diaeresis?
  • Verb spelling (-d, -t, -dt)
  • Conjugating English verbs
  • Use of capital letters
  • Separate words or one word?
  • The hyphen
  • English words and verbs in Dutch
  • Abbreviations
  • Making difficult sentences easier to understand
  • Writing for digital channels, such as email and chat

Result

After this course you will know the current spelling rules and apply them with ease. You will know when to use a linking -n or -s, how to conjugate verbs correctly (including English ones) and when to write words separately or as one word. Doubts about capital letters, hyphens, diaereses or accents will be a thing of the past.

From now on you will write and correct emails, letters, quotations and online messages without errors. This makes you come across as more professional to colleagues, clients and business partners.

Target audience

This course is suitable for anyone whose work involves internal or external communication in Dutch. Whether you write emails, reports, quotations or social media posts: a good command of spelling and grammar makes you come across as professional.

Teaching method

You follow this course in a small group, guided by an experienced trainer. Theory and practice alternate at a brisk pace. After a short explanation of a spelling or grammar rule, you start practising it straight away with practice-based assignments.

Before the course you will have an intake with your trainer. That way your trainer knows exactly what your learning objectives are and the programme can be tailored accordingly. You are welcome to bring your own texts, such as emails, letters or quotations, to examine during the course.

You take course material home with you, so that you can calmly read up on the rules again after the course. Afterwards you receive a certificate of participation.

Prior knowledge

You have a good command of the Dutch language and want to refresh your knowledge of spelling and grammar. Beyond that, no specific prior knowledge is required. Whether you write a lot or a little in your work, you are welcome to take your writing skills to a higher level.

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Practical information

Number of days
1 day
Course times
from 10 am to 5 pm
Teaching hours
6 hours
Education level
Suitable for all levels
Preparation time
None
Included
Course materials and lunch on site
Certificate
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
Cancel
Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)

Language

The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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All start dates

1 training day. In order of date.

  • Tue 3 November 2026 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
  • Wed 25 November 2026 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 28 October Enrol
  • Wed 16 December 2026 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 18 November Enrol
  • Wed 16 December 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 18 November Enrol
  • Wed 6 January 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 9 December Enrol
  • Tue 30 March 2027 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 March Enrol

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This course for your team?

Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.

  • Your date and location
  • Tailored content
  • Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
  • More than 25 years' experience
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The trainers for this course

Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.

Marieke

Trainer in clear and engaging writing 8,5 from 373 evaluations

Elzo

Communication and conflict management trainer 8,9 from 105 evaluations

Garbrand

Trainer in communication skills and leadership 7,8 from 84 evaluations

What others say about this course

9
Dutch Spelling and Grammar course: average 9 from 6 reviews

"A very clear course. I learned, or rather refreshed, a great deal again. There was a calm atmosphere. Everyone had their turn and there was plenty of room for your own input and/or questions. I found the course very pleasant."

Participant

“The pace of the lessons was pleasant and there was enough variety in the assignments and exercises, which made the learning process enjoyable and interactive. The set-up of the course was well thought out and structured, so everything followed on logically.”

K. Boutaka - Vattenvall N.V.10.0

“Useful refresher course”

Jordi Philippa
Swanborn optiek8.1

“A personal, highly professional approach. The course was entirely tailored to my learning objectives. Using my own documents, we looked at where my pitfalls lie. We did plenty of exercises, all combined with clear explanations from a skilled trainer. Afterwards I was given a number of documents to continue working with. I found this very pleasant.”

Truusje van Maastrigt
Bresc BV9.0

“The course was a good refresher for me! The everyday issues you run into and think ‘How did that work again?’ are discussed and dealt with in detail. On top of that, everything is well organised: the service, the contact between participant and organisation/trainer, the materials, etc. In short: an excellent course!”

Annemarie Mattijs
Ministerie van Defensie8.6

“A particularly pleasant and instructive training day, good to refresh and expand my knowledge in this way!”

M. van der Vlis
Stichting Niko9.0

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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel free of charge?

Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.

How long does the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course take and what does it cost?
The Dutch Spelling and Grammar course lasts one day. You follow the course in a classroom setting in a small group, guided by an experienced trainer. In a single course day you brush up your knowledge of the current spelling rules, verb spelling, linking letters and grammar. Course materials and a certificate of participation are included. You will find the current price on the course page.
What prior knowledge do I need for the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course?
All you need is a good command of the Dutch language. No specific prior education is required. The course is suitable for anyone who deals with internal or external communication in Dutch at work, such as e-mails, letters, quotations or reports. Whether you are an employee, a manager or self-employed: you can join straight away and brush up your knowledge of spelling and grammar.
Who is the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course suitable for?
The Dutch Spelling and Grammar course is suitable for anyone who deals with Dutch-language communication at work, such as e-mails, letters, quotations or reports. Think of office staff, secretaries, communications officers and managers. The course is classroom-based. A good command of the Dutch language is sufficient as prior knowledge.
Which topics are covered during the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course?
During this classroom course you cover all the important spelling and grammar rules. Think of the linking letters -n- and -s-, verb spelling (-d, -t, dt), accent marks, dieresis marks, hyphens, capital letters, writing words as one word or two, abbreviations and the conjugation of English verbs. You also learn to formulate difficult sentences more clearly, so that your texts come across as error-free and professional.
Can the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course also be taken in-company?
Yes, the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course can also be run in-company. Your organisation then receives a tailored course, geared to the practical examples and learning objectives of your team. Think of e-mails, quotations or customer letters from your own working environment. An intake takes place beforehand, so that the programme matches the level and the writing tasks of the participants.
Do you receive a certificate after the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of participation afterwards. This shows that you have taken the classroom course and have brought your knowledge of the current Dutch spelling and grammar rules up to date. The certificate is a useful addition to your CV or LinkedIn profile and shows that you invest in error-free business communication.
When should you choose a classroom Dutch Spelling and Grammar course instead of an online spellchecker or language tool?
A spellchecker corrects individual mistakes, but does not explain why something is wrong. As a result, you keep having the same doubts about the linking -n, verb spelling (-d/-t/-dt), English verb conjugations or the correct spelling of 'per se'. In Learnit's classroom-based Dutch Spelling and Grammar course you are given an explanation of the rules behind the spelling, including the spelling changes of recent years. You practise with the trainer and ask questions about texts from your own working practice. Choose this course if you regularly write business letters, e-mails, quotations or reports and want to remove your doubts at the source. For occasional use a tool will do; for professional communication the course offers lasting insight.
What is the difference between this Dutch Spelling and Grammar course and a writing course or Business Dutch?
The Dutch Spelling and Grammar course focuses specifically on the rules of correct language: spelling, verb conjugation, linking letters (-n- and -s-), capitals, hyphens, accent marks and the conjugation of English verbs. The aim is to write and correct texts faultlessly according to the official spelling rules. A writing course or Business Dutch course goes a step further: there you learn text structure, writing for your target audience, tone and the structure of e-mails, letters or reports. Spelling is one element there, not the core. Choose this course if you mainly want to know how it works again with dt-errors, writing words separately or as one, or the correct spelling of per se. The course is taught in the classroom. You will also be given tools to make difficult sentences more readable.
How do I know whether my written communication is professional enough, or whether a Dutch Spelling and Grammar course would be useful for me?
A few signs point to a gap in your knowledge: you regularly hesitate over verb spelling (-d/-t/dt), you are not sure when to use a linking -n- or -s-, or you routinely ask colleagues to check an e-mail or quotation before you send it. If the spelling checker in Word or Outlook puts a striking number of red lines in your texts, underlying knowledge is probably missing as well. This classroom course focuses on exactly those gaps: spelling changes, linking letters, accent marks, writing words as one word or two, capital letters and the conjugation of English verbs. A spell checker picks up a lot, but does not recognise contextual errors such as 'word/wordt' or 'hen/hun'. If you communicate in writing with customers or clients every day, structural knowledge is more reliable than relying on software.
What does the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course teach you about the linking letters -n- and -s-, and why is this so confusing?
The linking letters -n- and -s- are among the most common errors in business texts. During the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course you work through the official rules from the Woordenlijst Nederlandse Taal (het Groene Boekje) and practise with concrete examples. The confusion arises because the rules were amended in 1995 and 2005: 'pannenkoek' gained an -n-, but 'zonneschijn' does not always have one where you would expect it. With the linking -s-, sound rules and pronunciation play a role, think of 'stationschef' versus 'spellingregels'. In a single classroom day, an experienced trainer takes you through the current rules, the exceptions and some handy memory aids. That works faster than ploughing through the Woordenlijst yourself, because you can ask straight away why a rule is the way it is.
How quickly can I apply the material from the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course in my daily work?
Straight after the course day. The course focuses on practical rules that you apply immediately to e-mails, letters, quotations and reports. During the classroom sessions you work with examples from practice, which helps the material stick. Most participants already notice a difference on the very next working day with verb spelling (-d, -t, -dt), the linking letters -n- and -s-, and whether words are written as one word or two. To make more complex rules automatic, such as accent marks, hyphens and the conjugation of English verbs, you should generally allow a few weeks of actively applying them. Compared with self-study or a spell checker, you receive direct feedback from a trainer on your own writing habits. As a result, the knowledge sticks more quickly.
Does the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course also cover the use of English words and verbs in Dutch texts?
Yes, this is an explicit part of the classroom course day. In practice, more and more English terms are slipping into business e-mails, quotations and reports. Think of 'managen', 'updaten' or 'gedownload'. Conjugating them follows separate rules: 'ik update', 'hij updatet', 'ik heb geüpdatet'. During the course you learn how to conjugate English verbs correctly in the present tense, the past tense and as a past participle. Loanwords, the use of hyphens in English-Dutch compounds ('e-mailadres', 'online-vergadering') and the choice between writing words separately or as one word are also covered. This is more relevant than ever, because many language tools and spellcheckers correct these mixed forms unreliably.

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