Dutch A2>A2/B1 for UG staff

  UG staff        Pre-intermediate
 
€ 920
 
 

Dutch A2>A2/B1 for UG staff

   UG staff

   Pre-intermediate

 920

 

 

 

 

 

Can you already manage yourself in Dutch in everyday situations, but do you want to master the language even better? In this Dutch course at the University of Groningen Language Centre, we start at level A2. You will continue to learn to use the language in more complex situations. This course not only makes communicating with colleagues easier but also provides you with the opportunity to get to know other UG staff members! 

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 with a pre-intermediate level of Dutch at CEFR level A2. During the course, we work towards level A2/B1. 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. 

What will you learn in this course?

The course comprises 12 lessons. Each lesson lasts two hours in a course on location, and 1.5 hours in an online course. During the course, you will learn, among other things:

  • To use prepositions, such as ‘on’, ‘to’, and ‘in’
  • To use irregular verbs
  • To connect sentences with linking words
  • Pronunciation: word accents, sentence accents, and connected speech
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 the 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?
  • Read a Dutch newspaper, magazine, or news website 
  • Participate in conversations with friends and acquaintances 
  • Write an email or short text 

After successfully completing this course, you will be ready for the follow-up course Dutch A2/B1>B1 for UG staff.

Course material

During this course, the first half of the book Nederlands in actie is covered. You will need to purchase this book yourself.

  • Nederlands in actie
    Berna de Boer, Margaret van der Kamp, Simone Pentermann
    ISBN 9789046908426 (4th edition | 2022)

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

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

Dutch for UG staff

  • Learn more about the Dutch language and culture

  • Learn Dutch together with other UG staff members 

  • Focus on speaking and understanding

  • Engaged and experienced teachers

€ 920
 

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Course participant says

 
The atmosphere during the lessons was very fun and pleasant, making mistakes did not feel uncomfortable at all. Also, the teacher made the topics we covered very interesting!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course participant says

The atmosphere during the lessons was very fun and pleasant, making mistakes did not feel uncomfortable at all. Also, the teacher made the topics we covered very interesting!