Dutch Language

## Details This course is designed for beginners who have completed an A1 course or are familiar with the present tense and the *pretérito perfecto* tense. **Class information** * **Wednesday 3rd September 2025 - 12th November 2025.** * **13:00 PM - 14:00 PM** * **15 hours over 15 weeks** * For this course we'll use the book **Aula Plus 2 ( Editorial Difusión)** * All our Online Spanish language lessons take place via **Zoom**. This tool allows the teacher and the students to share screens, cover grammar points on the white board, complete listening tasks, share files and practice conversation with classmates in break-out rooms. * **Price: £200** (Payment method is bank transfer. Once you enrol we’ll send you an invoice). * \*\*If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email with the course title to [hola@laescuelaspanish.com.**](http://hola@laescuelaspanish.com.%2A%2A/) * Please email us at \*\*[hola@laescuelaspanish.com**](http://hola@laescuelaspanish.com%2A%2A/) to enrol or if you need more information. **Communication Goals** * Talking about habits * Talking about time duration * Talking about difficulty * Making suggestions * Describing feelings * Talking about a person’s life (biography) * Talking about past experiences * Describing people * Expressing preferences * Describing a house * Comparing, locating and describing objects **Grammar Points** * Present tense: regular and irregular verbs * Reflexive verbs * *Desde/desde hace* * Talking about the past using the *pretérito indefinido* tense (regular and some irregular forms) * Past time markers: *hace un año, la semana pasada,* etc. * Prepositions of time: desde, hasta, durante… * Prepositions of place : *debajo de, encima de, detrás de, delante de*, etc. * *Este, ese, aquel* * *El/la/los/las + que + verb* * Talking about relationships: *llevarse bien/mal con* and *caer bien/ mal* * Comparatives * Possessive pronouns : *el mío/la mía*, etc. * The verbs *ser* and *estar* * The verbs *gustar, encantar* and *preferir* * The verbs *costar* and *sentirse* * The verbs *ir* and *irse* * The verbs *ser, tener, parecerse* and *llevar* * *Empezar and empezar a + infinitive* **Vocabulary** * Adjectives to express feelings: *ridículo/a, seguro/a, inseguro/a, frustrado/a, bien/mal...* * Biographical details * Cinema * Adjectives to describe physical appearance * Nouns denoting personal relationships * Types of houses * Parts of the house * Furniture and objects

**Ready for a new challenge?** 🌍 Why not learn **the second most spoken language in the world**? Spanish will open the doors to a **fascinating world** full of culture, history, and traditions. Through this language, you’ll discover the **richness of its countries, the deliciousness of its cuisine, the passion of its music, the depth of its literature, the brilliance of its art, and the warmth of its people**. If any of these things excite you, **this course is the perfect opportunity** to immerse yourself in the incredible Hispanic world. **Start today and take your first step toward a world without borders!** This course is designed for complete beginners who have never studied the Spanish language before. **Class Information** Maximum 8 students. Students must be 18+ years old. All our Online Spanish language lessons take place via **Zoom**. **Price - £200**. Payment method - Bank transfer. Once we have the minimum of students, we’ll send you an invoice. For this course we'll use the book **Aula Internacional Plus 1 ( Editorial Difusión)**. If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email with the course title to [hola@laescuelaspanish.com](http://hola@laescuelaspanish.com%2A%2A/) **Class Schedule** * **Wednesday 12th November 2025-28th January 2026** * 18:00 PM -19:30 PM (UK time) * 15 hours over 10 weeks **Communication goals** * Greeting people * Introducing yourself * Asking and giving personal details * Talking about where you want to go and what you want to do * Talking about reasons. * Talking about your language skills. * Describing places * Expressing existence (*hay*) and location * Talking about the weather **Grammar** * Gender * The present tense: the three regular conjugations:-*ar, -er, -ir* * Verbs: *ser, llamarse, querer* * Some uses of *hay* * Other verbs: *Ser* vs *estar* * Personal pronouns * Some uses of *por*, *para*, *porque* * The articles * Superlatives * Quantifiers: *muy, mucho, mucha, muchos, muchas* * Interrogatives: *qué, cuál/cuáles, cuántos/cuántas, dónde, cómo* **Vocabulary** * Leisure activities * Numbers * Professions * Places of work * Nationalities * Languages * Geography * Tourist attractions * Seasons * Cardinal points * Weather Find extra information on our website: [www.laescuelaspanish.com](https://laescuelaspanish.com/)

This Meet Up is a chance to practice speaking English while meeting new people and making new friends from all over the world. The classes are fun, friendly and informal and we cover a variety of topics. I correct you and give you help with grammar and vocabulary as we go, so you can improve as you speak. I look forward to welcoming you and having a good conversation with you in English soon! TO FIND US: The class is in the CAFÉ on the FIRST FLOOR of the library. In the UK, the first floor is one floor ABOVE the ground floor. From the main entrance, go up the stairs or escalators straight ahead of you. Walk round to your left and you'll see the café. I'll have a sign with 'Meetup' and your names.

This course is designed for students who are familiar with: a) *presente de indicativo*; b) *indefinido*; c) *imperfecto*; d) *pretérito perfecto*; e) *pluscuamperfecto*; f) *futuro*; g) *presente de subjuntivo*; h) *imperativo* If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email with the course title to [hola@laescuelaspanish.com](http://hola@laescuelaspanish.com.%2A%2A/) . We'll contact you for a level assessment. **Class Information** Maximum 10 students. Students must be 18+ years old. All our Online Spanish language lessons take place via **Zoom**. **Price - £200**. Payment method - Bank transfer. Once we have the minimum of students, we’ll send you an invoice. For this course we'll use the book **Aula Internacional Plus 4 ( Editorial Difusión)**. **Class Schedule** * Wednesdays, 5th November-25th February ( 15 weeks) * 12:00-13:00 * 15 hours over 15 weeks **Communication goals** * Comentar y escribir noticias * Opinar y valorar * Poner condiciones * Hacer, respaldar o rechazar una propuesta * Aconsejar * Evocar situaciones imaginarias * Opinar sobre acciones conductas * Expresar deseos **Grammar Points** * Pasados * Voz pasiva y pasiva refleja * Verbos de transmisión de información * Oraciones condicionales y concesivas * Presente de subjuntivo * Imperfecto de subjuntivo **Vocabulary** * Medios de comunicación * Turismo * Leyes, burocracia, gestión * Miedos y fobias * Deportes \*\*If you are interested in joining this group send an email with the course title to [hola@laescuelaspanish.com.](http://hola@laescuelaspanish.com.%2A%2A/)

I am a native, qualified teacher of English and this is a session designed for you to go over any particular issues that you have in English - grammar, exam preparation, pronunciation, vocabulary and so on - as well as to practise your conversational skills discussing current topics. Just let me know if there is anything you would like me to cover during the session. The fee of £5 can be paid on the day in cash or in advance online. Thanks, Keith

I am a native, qualified teacher of English and this is a session designed for you to go over any particular issues that you have in English - grammar, exam preparation, pronunciation, vocabulary and so on - as well as to practise your conversational skills discussing current topics. Just let me know if there is anything you would like me to cover during the session. The fee of £5 can be paid on the day in cash or in advance online. Thanks, Keith

Our first 'class cultural trip' was really fun so I'm carrying on the series and we're going to keep exploring the British Museum. The idea is we'll meet in the cafe at the British Museum, and then choose which part of the museum we want to explore. We'll walk around it, stopping to look at things we find interesting. I'll help you with the vocabulary you need to talk about what you can see. At the end we'll go back to the cafe to summarise what we've learnt and do a little vocabulary test to see what you can remember from your visit! If you are late, don't worry too much, because we will stay in the cafe until everyone has arrived and then start exploring the museum. I hope to make 'cultural visit classes' to museums/ exhibitions/ galleries into a regular event so let me know which places you are interested in. I plan to choose places that have free entry. I need a minimum of 2 students to run this Meetup. Maximum 5 students so everyone gets a good chance to speak.

Hi everyone, We will be meeting at The European Pub (557-559 Lea Bridge Rd, London E10 7EQ). We can have a meal and drinks and then play some board games. Do feel free to bring your own board games too. So, whether you're new to the group or an old regular, don't hesitate to hit that RSVP button! Come and relive the atmosphere of warmth and friendliness that we always manage to create at our dining events! We are just regular folks who want the same thing as you - have a normal talk, stay in touch, make some new friends... The whole point of this group is to create a little island of sanity in this chaotic world. All too often, one forgets to be grateful for what one has and for the life one is allowed to lead. So let's get together and celebrate Life itself, and our little group in particular! We'll be meeting just outside. If you can't find us, please ring 07961179692.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Come and join our lively Japanese language meetup, where Japanese language learners and native speakers come together to learn, play, and connect. We’ll practice through fun games and interactive conversation in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you’re just starting out, more advanced, or a native speaker who enjoys helping others, everyone is encouraged to join and participate. After the library we'll take a leisurely walk together to get food/drinks. There are many options around including North Market Bridge Park. It's a perfect opportunity to continue our conversations and enjoy each other's company over a meal.

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!