Online Dutch B1>B1/B2

  Everyone        Intermediate
 
€ 380
 
 

Online Dutch B1>B1/B2

   Everyone

   Intermediate

 380

 

 

 

 

 

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. With the Online Dutch course B1>B1/B2 from the University of Groningen Language Centre, you will be challenged to speak Dutch at an even higher level! You do not have to commit to a time and place because the course mainly consists of self-study. Nonetheless, you will receive guidance from our teachers during a few online sessions, and you will collaborate with other course participants on speaking and writing assignments!

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?

Online Dutch B1>B1/B2 is intended for beginners of Dutch at CEFR level B1. During the course, we will work towards level B1/B2. The course is entirely taught online on Brightspace, the online learning platform of the University of Groningen. Therefore, it is important that you have a reliable internet connection and well-functioning video and audio settings. 

Test your level
Are you unsure if this level is suitable for you? You can easily test your language level online with the placement test, DIALANG test, or the ‘Self-evaluate your language skills tool’! You can also make an appointment for an online consultation to receive personal advice from our teacher. This consultation is not mandatory for the Online Dutch courses. 

Reimbursements
Unfortunately, there are no reimbursements available from DUO or the University of Groningen (UG) for the Online Dutch courses. Please have a look at our course offer for civic integration candidates or for UG students, PhDs and postdocs.

How is the course structured?

Course schedule
You will have access to the online self-study module for ten weeks, with one of our teachers guiding you for eight of those weeks. To stay on track with the course, you should expect to dedicate 8-10 hours per week to self-study, following the course schedule. Each week, you will receive the schedule for the upcoming week. This includes information about planned self-study, speaking and writing assignments, and any tests and group sessions. 

Self-study
Self-study involves reading and listening to dialogues, learning new vocabulary, studying grammar, and completing exercises with answers that you can check. You will receive individual feedback from your teacher on weekly speaking and writing assignments that you can work on with a fellow course participant. 

Guidance
There will be no weekly classes in this course, but there will be three or four short interactive group sessions with the teacher and a few classmates via Skype, where you practice your speaking skills. The online sessions will be scheduled in consultation so that you can participate from any time zone. We also provide an online discussion forum where you can collaborate with fellow course participants and ask questions to the teacher. 

What will you learn in this course?
  • New expressions and word combinations
  • To practise with passive sentences and connecting sentences
  • To use prepositions, such as ‘op’, ‘naar’, and ‘in’
  • To form and use sentences with the words ‘er’ and ‘zou’
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 forthe follow-up course Online Dutch B1/B2>B2!

Course material

During this course, the chapters 1-3 of the book Nederlands op niveau are covered. You will need to purchase this book yourself.

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

This book also comprises an individual login code for a website containing additional exercises, listening fragments, videos, and songs. You will 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 non-native speakers course options.

Online Dutch

  • Learn Dutch wherever and whenever you want
  • Self-study combined with interactive group sessions
  • Individual feedback
  • Engaged and experienced teachers 
€ 380
 

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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!