Frequently Asked Questions
Overview questions:
- At what location will the classes be held?
- When do the courses begin?
- Can I have my language level tested?
- What happens if I miss one or more classes?
- Can I start a course at any time?
- What are the prices of private lessons?
- How many hours do I need to increase my language level as soon as possible?
- What if I am still missing knowledge from a previous level?
- How large are the groups?
- Can I change levels if it's too difficult or too easy?
- What is All-You-Can-Talk? Is it really free?
- What do I need for the class?
Q At what location will the classes be held?
Lessons are given at our location at Maanweg 174. You can also receive lessons at home or at your work. We also offer online courses. Feel free to ask us about the possibilities.
Q When do the courses begin?
On our website www.taaltaal.nl you can see when new courses start. We offer (group) courses for various languages throughout the year. Major starting times are always in January, in April/May, in July and in September.
Q Can I have my language level tested?
You can make an appointment with us for an intake interview. This takes about 30 minutes. During the intake interview, a teacher will assess your language level based on a short questionnaire and a written test. The intake is free of charge.
Q What happens if I miss one or more classes?
If you know in advance that you will be unable to attend one or more classes, please contact our administration. We can then possibly compensate you in the form of private lessons. If you miss lessons during your course, you can make up for them in another group or season. In that case, please contact our administration.
Q Can I start a course at any time?
You can begin your course during the major start times in January, April/May, July and September. We do not recommend that you miss more than two classes. Individual courses can basically start any time.
Q What are the prices of private lessons?
Private lessons at our location in The Hague usually cost between 55 and 65 euros per hour depending on the language and complexity. For a higher volume of 20 hours or more a discount is possible.
Q How many hours do I need to increase my language level as soon as possible?
This depends on your current language level and your personal situation. On average, you need about 20 to 30 hours of lessons to advance a language level. This does not include homework. For tailored advice, please contact us.
Q What if I am still missing knowledge from a previous level?
In this case we can look at the possibilities in consultation. A common solution that we often apply is that you sign up for the level where you are sufficiently challenged and then additionally take a number of lessons in a group at a lower level for free. There are also refresher courses for many languages.
Q How large are the groups?
Groups average around 5-6 trainees. For online groups we usually keep the maximum around 10, for physical groups it can be a little more depending on the composition. The guideline is that each course participant must have sufficient opportunity to practice speaking. In case of higher levels, if there are only 2 or 3 students, TaalTaal will often let it go ahead, but will ask some flexibility in terms of the time of the course.
Q Can I change levels if it's too difficult or too easy?
Yes, if the level turns out to not be suitable for you, then together with the teacher, we can look at which group or format is more suitable for you.
Q What is All-You-Can-Talk? Is it really free?
TaalTaal offers free conversation sessions as additional support for all students who have taken a paid course in the past year. It is also a fun opportunity to get to know other people.
The sessions are taught by a regular teacher, so if you have grammar or other questions, just ask. Each session is on its own, so you are free to come as often or as infrequently as you wish.
AYCT is only taught during the regular seasons starting the 2nd week of classes. Currently it is only for Dutch, English and Spanish, but with enough enthusiasm a session for another language can be organized sometime.
Q What do I need for the class?
In order to follow the curriculum properly, you will need at least the book (except for conversation classes) and a pen and notebook. You can reserve the book with us or order it yourself. The ISBN of the book is listed with each course. If you do not have the book at the first lesson, that is no problem and you can borrow one.
Location and contact
You can reach us by phone at 070-3226091 or by e-mail at info@taaltaal.nl - we look forward to hearing from you!Certificate
At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate with your proficiency level. We use the standardized Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), also known as ERK in Dutch.
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