Online Dutch B1>B1/B2

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.

How does the course work?

The course is based on a structured eight-week self-study module. There are therefore no weekly lessons. Every Thursday, you will receive a new programme in the online learning environment, containing assignments to be completed that week as follows:

• Independent tasks: Reading and listening to dialogues, learning new vocabulary, studying grammar and completing exercises where you can check your own answers.
• Tasks with a conversation partner: you’ll work on your speaking skills through tandem tasks with a fellow student or someone outside the course.
• Assignments with feedback: you’ll complete a speaking or writing assignment on which you’ll receive feedback from a teacher, or you’ll take part in online group sessions with 3–4 fellow students and a teacher, during which you’ll practise your speaking skills and receive immediate feedback. The four online sessions will be scheduled in consultation with you, so that you can take part from anywhere in the world.

There is an online discussion forum where you can ask a teacher questions and discuss topics with fellow students. You can also take tests. To stay on track with the course, you expect to spend 8–10 hours of self-study per week.

Who is this course intended for?

Online Dutch B1>B1/B2 is intended for beginners of Dutch at CEFR level B1. During the course, you 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 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, no reimbursements are available from DUO or the University of Groningen (UG) for the Online Dutch courses. Please see our range of courses for civic integration candidates or for UG students, PhD students, and postdocs.

What will you learn on the course?

• New expressions and word combinations
• To practise with passive sentences and connecting sentences
• To use prepositions, such as ‘on’, ‘to’, 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 for the follow-up course Online Dutch B1/B2>B2.

Course material

During this course, the second half of the book Nederlands op niveau is covered. You will need to purchase the course material 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 buy the code separately.  

Where can I buy the book?

• From your local bookshop, or from online booksellers such as Boom uitgevers. When purchasing a standard book online, please check the delivery time to ensure that you receive the book in good time.
• At the Language Centre’s Support Office during opening hours.

Practical information

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

Explore all our Online Dutch courses offered by the Language Centre.

€ 420

25% discount for UG and Hanze students
10% discount for UG, UMCG, and Hanze staff

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