Dutch B1/B2>B2 intensive

  Everyone        Intermediate
 

€    Student rate € 420  |  Discount rate € 510  |  Full rate € 600

 
 

Dutch B1/B2>B2 intensive

   Everyone

   Intermediate

    Student rate € 420  |  Discount rate € 510  |  Full rate € 600

 

 

 

You are already able to speak Dutch quite fluently in conversations. Although you may sometimes struggle to find the right words or sentence structure. That’s why you want to improve your Dutch language proficiency. In this Dutch course from the University of Groningen Language Centre, we start at the level between B1 and B2. You will continue to learn to use the language, and you will be challenged to speak Dutch at an even higher level! 

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 quickly start to feel more or less at home with the language, and you naturally expand your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for participants with an advanced level of Dutch at CEFR level B1/B2.  During the course, we work towards level B2. 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 is the study load of the course?

This course will be taught as an intensive three-week group course. The course consists of 15 lessons. A lesson in an online course takes 1.5 hours, during an in person course a lesson takes 2 hours. You should expect to spend a total of 45 hours on independent study in order to stay on track with this course. This involves, for example, reading texts and studying grammar. Additionally, you demonstrate your progress by uploading speaking and writing assignments and taking short tests. You will receive individual feedback from your teacher on these assignments. 

What will you be able to do after the course?
  • Speak Dutch fluently and confidently
  • Express yourself well both formally and informally
  • Participate in group discussions with colleagues and acquaintances, even when they speak quickly 
  • Engage in conversations and read texts on a wide range of topics 

After successfully completing this course, you will be ready for the follow-up course Dutch B2>B2/C1.

Course material

During this course, we will cover chapter 4-6 of the book listed below. You will need to purchase this book yourself:

  • Nederlands op niveau
    Berna de Boer, Ronald Ohlsen
    ISBN 9789046904411 (2nd edition | 2015)

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 course. 
  • At the Support Office of the Language Centre, during opening times. 
  • Through your local bookstore or online sellers such as Coutinho and Bol.com. When purchasing a physical book online, pay attention to the delivery time to ensure you receive the book on time. 
  • Through your DUO loan (for civic integration candidates) during registration for the course. You will receive the book eithe before or during the first lesson. 
Practical information

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

Dutch group courses

  • Learn to speak Dutch with confidence

  • Individual feedback

  • Focus on speaking and understanding

  • Engaged and experienced teachers

Rates

Students and employees of the UG, UMCG, Hanze and Windesheim pay the student rate (students) or discount rate (employees). Log in via the red button to activate the discount!

Student rate € 420  |  Discount rate € 510  |  Full rate € 600
 

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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!