The Common European Framework of Reference:

Learning, Teaching, Assessment, or CEF, is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe. It was put together by the Council of Europe. Its main aim is to provide a method of assessing and teaching which applies to all languages in Europe. The six reference levels are becoming widely accepted as the standard for grading an individual's language proficiency.
 
How much Dutch do I need to learn?

What language skill do employees need when they work in a Dutch environment?

"The teacher has a magical way to make you feel comfortable about doing something that can be very intimidating, speaking Dutch! She immediately identifies your level of proficiency and sees where improvement is needed."

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As a quick pointer it is generally accepted that employees:

- Who negotiate with or have to persuade native speakers, would be more effective if they had a C2 level;

- Who interact in Dutch with clients either to advise or sell, should aim for at least an advanced or C1.2 level;

- Who communicate in Dutch only should also aim for C1.2;

- Who work in an international environment but who only speak it two or three times a day and in a non-commercial capacity should have a B1 level;

- Who require only a small repertoire of standard and easily memorized expressions would only require an A2 level.

Of course the type of Dutch that the person is skilled in should be relevant to their job. Some employees will need strictly financial Dutch while others might require a broader range of vocabulary. Some will need to develop presentation skills and others writing.

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