Dutch 0>A1 for UG staff

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 UG staff members who do 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. 

What will you learn in this course?

The course comprises 12 lessons of two contact hours, and during the course you will learn, among other things:

• The alphabet
• Pronunciation: sentence accent, word accent, and ending sound
• Creating and using sentences that express a command
• Plurals and adjectives 

You will receive a lot of personal feedback during these lessons, as you will be taught in a small group of no more than 12 course participants.

How many hours of independent study are required?

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, watching grammar and pronunciation videos, 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 for UG staff.

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 (chapter 1-7)
• Berna de Boer, Margaret van der Kamp, Birgit Lijmbach
• ISBN 9789046905609 (3rd edition | 2017)

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. You can also purchase the code separately from the publisher Coutinho.

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 Coutinho or Bol.com. 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
• Language levels
• Discount schemes
• Following a course and final assessment

This may also interest you

Three times a year, we launch our free online beginners' course Introduction to Dutch. This three-week self-study module introduces you to the Dutch language and culture, as well as to the city of Groningen. This course is ideal for getting a taste of Dutch before starting one of our group courses!

Have a look at all our Dutch for UG staff course options.

€ 580
 

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