Dutch for UG students, PhDs' and postdocs 0>A1

  UG students, PhDs' and postdocs        Elementary
 
€    UG student rate € 0 |  UG PhD or postdoc not using the 30% tax facility € 0 |  using the 30% tax facility € 210
 
 

Dutch for UG students, PhDs' and postdocs 0>A1

   UG students, PhDs' and postdocs

   Elementary

    UG student rate € 0 |  UG PhD or postdoc not using the 30% tax facility € 0 |  using the 30% tax facility € 210

 

 

 

 

 

 

Would you like to learn Dutch? With this Dutch beginners’ course from the University of Groningen Language Centre, you will learn the basics of the Dutch language. During the language course, you will learn how to speak Dutch in various situations, such as at the market, in the cafeteria at work or school, in a café, or in a restaurant. You will be speaking Dutch from the very first lesson!

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 aimed at fulltime University of Groningen students, PhD students, and postdocs who don’t speak Dutch yet. During the course, we will work towards CEFR level A1. You can take this course at the expense of the Board of the University of Groningen - read all about this arrangement here

What is the study load of the course?

The course comprises 12 lessons. Each lesson lasts two hours in a course on location, and 1.5 hours in an online course. You should expect to spend a total of 30 hours on independent study in order to stay on track with this 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?
  • 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 for UG students, PhDs’ and postdocs A1>A2!

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 1-7)
    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?

  • 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 students, PhDs’ and postdocs options.

Dutch for UG students, PhDs' and postdocs

  • Get acquainted with the Dutch language and culture

  • Focus on speaking and understanding

  • Engaged and experienced teachers 

  • Take the course at the UG’s expense!

Rates

International students, PhD students and postdocs at the University of Groningen are being offered these Dutch courses at the Language Centre by the Board of the University of Groningen. Log in via the red button to activate the discount!

For some UG accounts of PhD students, the (partly) free registration for these courses does not succeed immediately. Having problems registering? Then send an e-mail to our Support Office at languagecentre@rug.nl so that they can set up your account properly for registration.

€ UG student rate € 0 |  UG PhD or postdoc not using the 30% tax facility € 0 |  using the 30% tax facility € 210
 

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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!