A2 in four months
Students of the first half year of 2023 comment on module 1 of the Delft method
Commenting on the January Module 1, Nehal says:
I can reach level A2 in four months or so
I like that the courses are intensive so I can reach level A2 in four months or so.
Also, I love the way to study alone first and then discuss in class as usually, it is hard for me to concentrate in long-time classes with a high load of new information.
Fellow student Stephanny adds: The class is a good way to practice speaking. I have no contact with other Dutch people so having this class truly helps. The learning pace and the material are good. The course seems quite practical.
We speak in the Dutch language from the beginning
Asia likes that we speak from the beginning in the Dutch language.
The texts are simple and we have a lot of new words every lesson.
When asked if there are things to dislike, Asia adds:
Maybe also we need a little bit more explanation about grammar. That’s all.
omment Suitcase talen: Indeed there is not much grammar explanation in the Delft method. As a consequence, Suitcase talen added two optional Grammar modules, one for level A2 and the other one for level B1. Students who feel a need for it can join
Aleksandra’s opinion is:
We talk a lot and we practice the usage of new words and phrases, I like that.
I also like that you correct us and give us hints, on how to say something. It’s good that we don’t use English so often.
However, I think the pace is fast, so that makes me a bit stressed. But I think thanks to that we will make good progress.
Sinem likes it that de Delftse methode is a kind of speed-up course:
We can progress very fast. Although it puts a lot of pressure on the students, I am positive
We talk a lot – A2 in four months – highly educated students comment on Delft method courses
On the February Suitcase talen Delft method course Module 1, Rodrigo comments:
Firstly, I like that we talk a lot in the Delft method and that we don’t spend a lot of time on syntax, or the structure of the language.
For me, the Delft method is positive because it favors learning by understanding rather than by remembering the syntax first.
Secondly, Rodrigo likes the interaction during the lesson and the fact that the group is quite diverse.
On the other hand, Rodrigo has a tip to improve the tests. He wants the tests to be more context-based.
Reaction Suitcase talen: we took a good notion of that.
Later, in May 23, Aleksandra writes:
I love that we talk a lot and we practice the usage of new words and phrases.
You correct us and give us hints, on how to say something, that’s good. We don’t use English so often, that’s great.
As well, I think the pace is fast, so that makes me a bit stressed. On the other hand, thanks to that we will make good progress.
Overall I am positive about Suitcase tale conversation classes
Each has time to speak
Additionally, Aleksandra’s fellow student Bruna comments on Suitcase talen Delft method courses:
Each has the time to speak. there is no tension during the lesson & it is a way for me to feel pressured and study before the lesson.
So far had a positive experience with suitcase talen.
Commenting on that same May Module 1, Bruna’s husband Ziad starts by saying:
The timing of the courses is very good for me, as well as the break-out rooms/sessions.
I enjoy when you explain some of the grammar and
type on the screen and I like how we converse in Dutch (out of scope sometimes).
Finally, I’m very positive about Suitcase talen conversation classes so far.
The method pushes the students to learn fast – comments on Delft method courses
May classmate Dami likes how intense the Delft method is. It pushes the students to learn fast and be accountable. We can reach Dutch level A2 in four months.
However, Dami would like more conversation and more exercise.
June 23 students once again praise the Delft method conversation classes
In June, student Ana Beatriz thinks that the amount of new words in every class is a positive surprise in the Delft method, and she says:
I already feel that I can understand more what people are saying.
Moreover, I love that the teacher wants to listen to all students and she lets people speak without interruption.
The positive is that Delft method courses are focused on conversation
Harjeet’s opinion is:
The positive is that the method is focused on conversation and that is very helpful with the spoken part of the language.
For me, the spoken part is the most difficult one, so this gives me a feel of the language.
Additionally, Harjeet likes the interaction during the lesson and the fact that the group is quite diverse.
Although Harjeet sees nothing negative in the Delft method, he mentions that it would be good to cover some aspects of grammar as well.
Reaction Suitcase talen: For students who want more grammar, we added two optional grammar modules
Later, in June, student Hazem agrees:
The conversations during the class help to practice the language. There’s enough time to practice with other colleagues.
Just like some others, Hazem misses grammar lessons as explanations of what is in the book, for example, what is the structure of a sentence and how it should be built.
Comment Suitcase talen: 4 out of ten lessons in the Grammar A2 Module are about the structure of the sentence and how to build a sentence.
June student Irene also likes the breakout rooms where students can ask questions and speak in Dutch On the other hand, Irene would like more time to ask questions. Overall, she is positive.
The method is unorthodox – A2 in four months
Muhammad comments on Delft method courses :
The method is unorthodox, I must listen several times.
In the breakout rooms I can practice with others, and sometimes they are better than me.
Unfortunately, sometimes I don’t know what to say in the breakout rooms.
Overall I am positive.
Proteeti closes this summary of the first half year with these words:
The Delft method makes you self-reliant from the very first class and one gains confidence as the whole focus is on speaking.
The teacher speaks slowly, repeating questions and it’s great to hear from other course takers.
Last, we have a lot of time to practice.
Yes, I am positive about the Delft method.
J
