Help with basic skills

Language House
In the library you will find the Language House. Here you will find many books. These are books for anyone who has difficulty reading. Books and newspapers in simple language, picture dictionaries and audio books. But also books with which you can learn the Dutch language and books with which you can practice for the integration exam. You can also practice with various programs, such as oefenen.nl, on the computer. The Taalhuis employs language volunteers who can guide you one-on-one or in a group.

You can also call or email the Language House with your question. Email taalhuis@bibliotheekkerkrade.nl or contact them at 045-763 05 20. For more information, visit the Language House page at .

Taalcafé
In the Taalcafé you learn Dutch in a fun and relaxed way. Together with other people you practice reading, writing, speaking and listening in Dutch. Each Taalcafé is linked to a theme. During the Taalcafé you can meet people, play a game, speak, write, read or just have a cup of coffee together. Anyone can join for free. You do not have to be a member of the library. Registration is not necessary. The Language Café is held twice a month.

• Every first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Kerkrade Library (HuB). Martin Buberplein 15, 6461 NC Kerkrade
• Every first Friday of the month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 't Westhoes. Annemonenstraat 16, 6466 SZ Kerkrade

For more information about the Language Café, visit the Language House page and the Facebook page.

Reading Circle
In the Reading Circle, you can read a book in a group of up to 8 people and talk about it. Language volunteers guide this activity. Everyone can participate free of charge. You can sign up for the Reading Circle through the Language House at the information desk of the Kerkrade Library. For more information about the Reading Circle, please visit the Taalhuis page.

Writing Circle
In the Writing Circle, you will practice different ways of writing together in a group. Examples include writing poems and stories. The Writing Circle is guided by experienced writers. You can register for the Writing Circle via the Language Centre at the information desk of the Kerkrade Library. For more information about the Writing Circle, please visit the Taalhuis page.

Language lessons in the library
In the library you can get one-on-one language lessons. This means you get one-on-one lessons from a language volunteer. The volunteer can help you learn to speak, read and write the Dutch language. The volunteer can also help you practice for integration. Language lessons are given in the library in Kerkrade, Eygelshoven and in 't Westhoes. For more information about language lessons in the library, please contact the Taalhuis, located at the information desk of the Kerkrade Library or on the Taalhuis page.

Dutch lessons from Impuls
In a group of 5 to 12 people, Dutch lessons teach reading, writing and speaking in the Dutch language. Language volunteers give these lessons organized by Impuls. Everyone can participate for free. There are lessons for beginners and advanced.

• Beginner: you speak little or no Dutch yet
• Advanced: you already speak a little better Dutch

Classes are held at the Shevemethoes, on the following days:

• Beginner: every Monday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and every Friday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Advanced: every Monday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon, every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon

You can sign up for classes with Fatima Abigane (fabigane@impulskerkrade.nl) or Samira Rajab (srajab@alcander.nl) or call 045 - 560 25 25. For more information, visit the information desk at the Kerkrade Library and the Facebook page of Sjevemethoes.

Language+ classes
For adults who want to get better at reading, writing, math and handling digital devices, there is Language+. These are school classes taught by Vista College. The classes are free and are held at Vista College in Heerlen and in neighborhoods near you. You can sign up for Taal+ through the Taalhuis at the information desk of the Kerkrade Library. For more information, please visit the Language+ page at Vista College. For questions, please contact us at 06 - 53 45 40 23 or email taalparkstad@vistacollege.nl.