Wegwijzer

The texts in Wegwijzer are geared to NT2 level A2. This is the required level for the civic integration exam in the Netherlands.

For those who want to prepare for the language sections –speaking, writing, listening, and reading – of the civic integration exam in the Netherlands, we recommend Op weg (0 > A1) and Onderweg (A1 > A2).

Wegwijzer is intended for students who

• have not completed any education higher than secondary education
• are preparing for the civic integration exam in the Netherlands

The method may be used for self-study, but is best suited for use in a group setting.

Jenny van der Toorn-Schutte

In 1979, Jenny van der Toorn-Schutte was put on the spot as a Dutch teacher: she had to teach Dutch to a group of Vietnamese boat refugees. Fortunately, an interpreter was available for the first few weeks who could explain to her the difference between Vietnamese and Dutch: a tone language versus an inflected language. This experience led her to write Basisgrammatica. At the same time, she took part-time courses at VU University Amsterdam towards a degree in Intercultural Educational Sciences. Later on, she completed a doctorate in Applied Linguistics at Radboud University Nijmegen. 

Over the years, she has taught Dutch to many other nationalities, preferably using her own teaching material: Klare taal!, Beeldtaal, Andere taal, Nederland voor nieuwkomers, Op weg, Onderweg and Wegwijzer.