Dutch for native speakers of German B1>B2 intensive

At the Language Centre, you will learn Dutch at a fast pace using 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 will naturally expand your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for native speakers of German with an intermediate level of Dutch at CEFR level B1. During the course, we will work towards level B2 . The course is taught as much as possible in Dutch, with explanations in English when necessary. It is therefore important that you have a good command of English to participate in the course.

The course is openly accessible to everyone: UG students, UG staff, and external parties! Full-time international students, PhD students, and postdocs of the University of Groningen can take these Dutch courses at the Language Centre at the expense of the Board of the University of Groningen. Read all about these regulations and see if it applies to you here. 

Plan a consultation
Have you not taken a Dutch course at the Language Centre before? Then it is mandatory that you first arrange a consultation with one of our teachers. 

What will you learn in this course?

This is an intensive two-week course. You will have lessons on four days each week. Throughout the course, the following topics will be covered: 

• Expanding your vocabulary
• Using verbs in different tenses
• New expressions and word combinations
• Practising with passive sentences, subordinate clauses, and sentences with ‘er’ and ‘zou’

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?

• Apply for jobs in Dutch
• Argue, debate, and negotiate 
• Express your opinion and thoughts in detail  
• Understand most written and spoken texts

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 use the following book. You will need to purchase this book yourself:

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

This book also includes 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?

• 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. 

Practical information

• Registration and payment
• Language levels
• Discount schemes
• Following a course and final assessment

Have a look at all our Dutch for native speakers of German course options.

Rates

Students and employees of the UG, UMCG, Hanze and Windesheim pay the student rate (students) or discount rate (employees). UG students, PhDs' and postdocs are eligible for the UG compensation. Log in via the red button to activate the discount!

Student rate € 300  |  Discount rate € 440  |  Full rate € 490

Rates UG compensation: UG student € 0 |  UG PhD or postdoc not using the 30% tax facility € 0 |  using the 30% tax facility € 220

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