| Everyone Elementary |
| € 520 |
50% discount for UG staff 25% discount for UG and Hanze students 10% discount for UMCG and Hanze staff |
Dutch 0>A1 |
| Everyone |
Elementary |
520 50% discount for UG staff |
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Would you like to learn Dutch? With this Dutch beginners’ course from the University of Groningen Language Centre, you will learn the basics of the Dutch language. During the language course, you will learn how to speak Dutch in various situations, such as at the market, in the cafeteria at work or school, in a café, or in a restaurant. You will be speaking Dutch from the very first lesson!
At the Language Centre, you will learn Dutch at a fast pace with the help of teaching methods we developed ourselves. Our language courses focus on speaking and understanding the Dutch language. This way, you will quickly start to feel more or less at home with the language, and you naturally expand your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for anyone who does not speak Dutch yet. During the course, we work towards CEFR level A1. The course is taught in Dutch as much as possible, with explanations provided in English when necessary. It is therefore important that you have a good command of English in order to participate in the course.
Plan a consultation
Have you not taken a Dutch course at the Language Centre before? Then it is mandatory to first take a consultation with one of our teachers. Are you a student or staff member of the University of Groningen? You do not need to attend a consultation for this beginners’ course, you can register at once!
What is the study load of the course?
The course comprises 12 lessons. Each lesson lasts two hours in a course on location, and 1.5 hours in an online course. You should expect to spend a total of 30 hours on independent study in order to stay on track with this course. This involves, for example, reading texts, learning vocabulary, and completing grammar and writing assignments.
What will you be able to do after the course?
- Introduce yourself
- Talk about your relatives and friends
- Buy groceries at the market
- Order food and drinks at a restaurant or café
After successfully completing this course, you will be ready for the follow-up course Dutch A1>A2!
Course material
During this course, the first half of the book Nederlands in gang is covered. You will need to purchase this book yourself.
- Nederlands in gang (hoofdstuk 1 t/m 8)
B. de Boer, M. van der Kamp, S. Pentermann
ISBN 9789024473250 (4e druk | 2026)
This book also comprises an individual login code for a website containing additional exercises, listening fragments, videos, and songs. You need this code to be able to actively participate in the course.
Due to the frequent use of illegal digital versions of this book, participants of the on-site course are required to purchase the paper copy of the book. Digital versions are not allowed. If you had already purchased a legal e-book for a previous course, please email your teacher before the start of your course to report that you have a digital version. A check will be performed during the first lesson to establish whether it is a legal version. If you are taking an online course, a legal e-book is allowed.
Where do I purchase the book?
- During registration in our course catalogue, you will receive the book either before or during the first lesson from the Language Centre.
- At the Support Office of the Language Centre, during opening hours.
- Through your local bookstore or online sellers such as the publisher Boom. When purchasing a physical book online, pay attention to the delivery time to ensure you receive the book on time!
Practical information
- Registration and payment procedure
- Language levels
- Discount schemes
- Following a course and final assessment
Have a look at all our Dutch for non-native speakers course options.
Dutch group courses
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€ 520
50% discount for UG staff
25% discount for UG and Hanze students
10% discount for UMCG and Hanze staff
Available dates
Course participant says |
| The teacher was very enthusiastic, understood the ins and outs of the Dutch language perfectly, and was able to break it down for a much easier comprehension. She made the experience amazing and sparked my interest in learning the language! |
Course participant Dutch 0>A1
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Course participant says |
| The teacher was very enthusiastic, understood the ins and outs of the Dutch language perfectly, and was able to break it down for a much easier comprehension. She made the experience amazing and sparked my interest in learning the language! |
| Course participant Dutch 0>A1 |
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