Dutch 0>A1 for UG staff - intensive

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?

In this intensive course, you will be engaged in learning Dutch for a full week in small groups of eight people maximum. The course comprises 10 lessons, divided over five days. Every day, you will have two lessons: lesson one is from 9 – 11 a.m. and lesson two is from 1 – 3 p.m. In between lessons and after the second lesson, you will work independently. This is possible in the classroom where the lesson took place but you can also go somewhere else. 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 

How many hours of independent study are required?

Self-study consists of reading texts, studying vocabulary, preparing and reviewing grammar exercises, and making and correcting assignments. Take into account a time investment of at least forty hours during the course week. Once the course has ended, it is important to regularly repeat and practise the teaching material.

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 to 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.

€ 920
 

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