Dutch A2/B1>B1 for FEB staff

  FEB staff        Pre-intermediate
FEB staff can take this course at the expense of the faculty.*
 

Dutch A2/B1>B1 for FEB staff

   FEB staff

   Pre-intermediate

FEB staff can take this course at the expense of the faculty.*

 

 

 

 

 

Can you already manage yourself in Dutch in everyday situations, but do you want to master the language even better? In this Dutch course from the University of Groningen Language Centre, we start at the level between A2 and B1. You will continue to learn to use the language in more complex situations. This way, you will be challenged to speak even better Dutch! 

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 staff members of the Faculty of Economics and Business with a pre-intermediate level of Dutch at CEFR level A2/B1. You will be taught in a small group at the faculty. During the course, we work towards level 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 two-hour lessons. During the course, you will learn, among other things:

  • (Te) + infinitive use
  • How to use passive sentences and irregular verbs 
  • To make and use sentences with ‘er’ and ‘zou’ 
  • More about pronouncing words according to colloquial 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 possibly speaking 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 a follow-up course from level B1, for example Dutch B1>B1/B2.

Course material

During this course, the second half of the book Nederlands in actie is covered. You can order the book during registration in our course catalogue, you will receive the book either before or during the first lesson from the Language Centre.

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

*Please note: this course is paid for by FEB. Registration for this course is therefore free. It is important that you have permission from your supervisor at FEB to attend this course at FEB's expense. More information about this arrangement can be found on this intranet page. PhD students may not participate in this course, they can register for the Dutch courses for UG students, PhDs and postdocs.

Have a look at all our Dutch for non-native speakers course options.

Dutch group courses

  • Learn Dutch at a fast pace 

  • Focus on speaking and understanding

  • Teaching methods developed by us

  • Engaged and experienced teachers

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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!