LINK

Online all-in-one method

With the fully digital method LINK, the student works self-directed and in a natural flow towards a higher language level. The functional, task-oriented and recognizable content of this method stimulates the translation of learning into practical application of the language.

Online method

Easy differentiation

All-in-one: no additional material required

Intuitive and self-directed

The methods

LINK for practically educated people

From 0-A2 and A2-B1

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LINK+ for theoretically educated people

From 0-A2, A2-B1 and B1-B2

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Why LINK?

Many students experience their Dutch lessons as something that has nothing to do with their own lives. Outside the lessons, they speak little Dutch and there is little or no transfer to practice. Closing that gap was one of the main motives for creating LINK. The functional, task-oriented and recognizable content of this method stimulates the transfer from learning to practical application of the language.

Structure

LINK is structured according to the ABCD model, in which language learners are offered input and practice with it before moving on to production. Learners learn in a natural flow: through small steps, they are offered more and more words within a familiar theme. The reading and listening resources in the method are based on authentic topical and stimulating texts, adapted for the relevant language level. The sources and exercises work towards tasks, realistic speaking and writing assignments that are increasingly less guided.

LINK's online learning environment is user-friendly, intuitive and appealing, inviting further learning. All components are functional and recognizable. The method is “self-directed” as much as possible through simple and clearly worded instructions, translations of which are also available for the first three topics.

Interactive

With LINK, you work interactively. Exercises are checked automatically. With the handy feedback tool, you and your students can easily exchange assignments and feedback. You can give your students both group and individual access to the course material. This allows you to arrange your own lessons and differentiate easily. You and your students know exactly where and how to get started and always have direct insight into their progress.

All-in-one

With LINK you have everything in one: in addition to a complete language course, the program contains tests, translations, a grammar tool, a pronunciation trainer, an internal messaging system and a KNM trainer. As a teacher, you have a special teacher's account where you can see the same things as your students, plus an extensive range of tips and teaching ideas. You do not need any additional material or tools. Still need an occasional offline lesson? With the (optional) paper LINK workbook all concluding tasks can also be done in class without a computer.

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The advantages of LINK...

Digital

LINK is completely digital, so students mostly work independently toward a higher language level. Endless practice can be done as needed, with automatic feedback.

Easily differentiate

With an individual and a group part, differentiation is easy. The student prepares the task completely independently and the task execution is done in class with the teacher, in collaboration with fellow students.

Insight into the progress

As a teacher, you always have a view of students' progress and results, and you can easily turn learning materials on or off according to individual learning needs.

Experiences

The method gives me a lot of guidance and examples to fill in the lessons with confidence. There are plenty of examples in the method and it is very structured. With help from the webinar, you quickly understand the structure and construction of the progr

Patricia Hazemeijer, TopTaal

I have been using LINK for 2.5 years now. I find it a very pleasant method, in which all language components are covered. The students enjoy working independently online and also use the workbook.

Carol-Ann Sno, Het Portaal

The method is rich in content, realistic, topical and varied for young and old students. Online you will find many familiarization exercises and listening and pronunciation exercises. The role-plays invite conversation. For fast learners, there are plenty

Fineke Andriessen, MBO Amersfoort

Inspiration

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By teachers, for teachers

“The method was created by teachers, each time we asked ourselves: How am I going to use this in my lesson? It should be easy for the teacher and student to work with the material, we have always tested it against that.”

― Anne Hammers, VU NT2