Description
Flemish is one of three official languages in Belgium, it is a dialect of Dutch originally spoken in Flanders, North Belgium, but these days is used to refer to all varieties of Dutch spoken in Belgium. Flemish is similar to Dutch, but it has distinct characteristics in the softer sound, expressions and intonation despite the similar words used.
Flemish is the only official language of the Flemish region, and is linked to famous painters including Reubens, Breugel and Van Eycks. It is spoken by around 5.5million people, and spoken by approximately 55% of the entire population of Belgium.
This package will help you to start learning Flemish, continue your learning up to an advanced level, and learn handy business language to improve your job opportunities or existing company’s prospects in Belgium which utilises its Central Europe location to maximum benefit.
KEY LEARNING POINTS
Flemish Level 1
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Identify the alphabet and the sounds in Flemish
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Introduce yourself and others
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Talk about colours
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Use numbers 1-20
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Use the days of the week
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Use simply greetings
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Talk about professions
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Talk about countries and where you live
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Tell the time
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Give your phone number and contact details
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Talk about food and drinks
Flemish Level 2
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Make basic conversation and greetings
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Tell the time
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Talk about clothes and shopping
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Order at the café
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Talk about the house
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Use phrases for travel and at the beach
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Make simple requests, recommendations and apologies
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Talk about what is happening
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Describe problems
Flemish Level 3
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Ask for locations or places using “where?”
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Recognise parts of the body
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Ask politely using “could”
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Learn how to order food and drinks at a restaurant
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Learn how to ask for information in a hotel
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Able to express yourself in the future tense
Flemish Business
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Talk about yourself and your company
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Arrange and attend business meetings
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Talk on the phone and leave messages
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Describe your product
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Use phrases to help with negotiations and sales
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Discuss agreements and contracts
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Talk about banking and accounting
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Use key phrases for business and travel
ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE
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Mapped to international CEFR levels and ACTFL standards
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Understand the language of Flemish heritage and culture
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Speak the language of 5.5 million people
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Implement your knowledge as you make your way through the course
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Examples in sound, so you can practice your pronunciation until it’s perfect
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Improve your job prospects and career opportunities in Belgium
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