This is the 334th most frequent Dutch word.
volgen
"To follow."
The word 'volgen' is used to indicate that the speaker is 'enrolled in' or 'attending' a course or program.
Ik volg een cursus Spaans.
I am taking a Spanish course.
Here, 'volgen' means 'to follow' as in understanding or keeping up with what is being said or done.
Kun je me volgen?
Can you follow me?
In this case, 'volgen' describes the act of physically following someone or something.