NU JIJ: Animated Dutch
It was in April 2020 that we started experimenting with our visual approach to grammar. Modern learners are already familiar with pictorial representations of information, which is how our concept of animated grammar was born.
For NU JIJ, we draw on visual, engaging elements and combine them with the precision required for a university-level language course. Our first video, How to Conjugate the Regular Dutch Verb in the Present Tense , has already surpassed 60,000 views, and our channel boasts nearly 5,000 subscribers.
I have been trying to learn for 2 years and this is the first real clear explanation I have found. Thank you!
Lisa Munro
Comment left on our YouTube channel by a satisfied user
In addition to grammar we have added a speaking element to our Channel. This reflects the way we teach language at Beginners' level: we introduce functional, practical language alongside vocabulary and more formal grammar in order to give our students the confidence to start speaking at an early stage. In our Nu jij videos, the viewer is presented with a common social situation and prompted to 'insert' their phrases into the narrative. The language is practical and frequent.
And perhaps the best thing of all is: we can all join in. We are currently working on new animations scripted by our Intermediate students. Understanding something yourself is one thing, but turning it into a format to share with others is quite another. And the beauty is: we have lots of topics to get on with. Do subscribe to our Channel!
Online Language Courses
Dutch is an accessible and fun language to learn! For those of you who cannot join our university courses, online Dutch Courses may be an option. Online courses are specially designed for people who want to learn Dutch from the comfort of their own home in an informal community of learners.
Does that sound of interest? More information and an opportunity to ask your specific questions on this form to express your interest.
