Advanced Dutch (B2 → C1)

Level: Advanced (B2/C1)

Would you like to bring your Dutch language skills up to the level required for university studies or to be able to work entirely in Dutch? This course will help you acquire even greater proficiency in Dutch. You will work towards language level C1.

580,-

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Starting from 11 November 2024

+ 7 more dates

About the course

During the course, you will practise your writing using a variety of written tasks and you will practise your speaking by means of discussions, pair work and brief presentations. The trainer will give you regular feedback on your speaking and writing tasks. In addition to the emphasis on speaking and writing, you will also expand your knowledge of Dutch grammar.

In this course you work towards language level C1. The course is suitable if you have completed our Upper-Intermediate Dutch (B2) course or if you have achieved B2 level through other means. If you have not completed our B2 course or passed the State Exam in Dutch as a Foreign Language, it is important that you take our free placement test. That way we can make sure you are entering at the right level. Furthermore, our courses are aimed at college and university graduates, so the learning pace is relatively fast. Finally, we use English as a supporting language. So it is important that you understand English to understand additional information.

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Learning goals

In this course you will work towards level C1.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • express yourself more flexibly and have more confidence to take part in a wide range of conversations and discussions.
  • write clear and well-structured short texts on a variety of topics.
  • use more idioms and expressions in Dutch.
  • recognize implicit meanings within texts.
  • express yourself more fluently and spontaneously at a higher level.

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Method

  • During class, activities will take place in groups, pairs, individually or as a whole group.
  • An online learning platform will provide information about the content of the lessons, the homework tasks and suggestions for additional online practice exercises.

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Time investment

  • This Advanced Dutch C1 course consists of 16 sessions of 1 hours and 45 minutes at Babel or in the virtual classroom.
  • To make sure you learn as much as possible, we expect you to spend about three hours a week on self-study. Of course, you will receive study material and assignments for this, which will be discussed during the classes.

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Practical

  • The language of instruction is Dutch.
  • You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please make sure you bring your books to the first session.
  • You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 80% of the classes.
  • If you work or study at Utrecht University you will receive a 15% discount. Please register with your UU email address. Your registration will then be processed automatically.

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Schedule

  • Starting date: 11 November 2024 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Monday 11 November 2024 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 13 November 2024 15:15 17:00
    Monday 18 November 2024 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 20 November 2024 15:15 17:00
    Monday 25 November 2024 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 27 November 2024 15:15 17:00
    Monday 2 December 2024 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 4 December 2024 15:15 17:00
    Monday 9 December 2024 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 11 December 2024 15:15 17:00
    Monday 16 December 2024 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 18 December 2024 15:15 17:00
    Monday 6 January 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 8 January 2025 15:15 17:00
    Monday 13 January 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 15 January 2025 15:15 17:00

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  • Starting date: 12 November 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 12 November 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 19 November 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 26 November 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 3 December 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 10 December 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 17 December 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 7 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 14 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 21 January 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 4 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 11 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 18 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 25 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 4 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 11 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 18 March 2025 20:00 21:45

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  • Starting date: 12 November 2024 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 12 November 2024 13:15 15:00
    Thursday 14 November 2024 13:15 15:00
    Tuesday 19 November 2024 13:15 15:00
    Thursday 21 November 2024 13:15 15:00
    Tuesday 26 November 2024 13:15 15:00
    Thursday 28 November 2024 13:15 15:00
    Tuesday 3 December 2024 13:15 15:00
    Thursday 5 December 2024 13:15 15:00
    Tuesday 10 December 2024 13:15 15:00
    Thursday 12 December 2024 13:15 15:00
    Tuesday 17 December 2024 13:15 15:00
    Thursday 19 December 2024 13:15 15:00
    Tuesday 7 January 2025 13:15 15:00
    Thursday 9 January 2025 13:15 15:00
    Tuesday 14 January 2025 13:15 15:00
    Thursday 16 January 2025 13:15 15:00

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  • Starting date: 13 November 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Wednesday 13 November 2024 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 20 November 2024 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 27 November 2024 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 4 December 2024 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 11 December 2024 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 18 December 2024 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 8 January 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 15 January 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 22 January 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 5 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 12 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 19 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 26 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 5 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 12 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 19 March 2025 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 3 February 2025 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Monday 3 February 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 5 February 2025 15:15 17:00
    Monday 10 February 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 12 February 2025 15:15 17:00
    Monday 17 February 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 19 February 2025 15:15 17:00
    Monday 24 February 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 26 February 2025 15:15 17:00
    Monday 3 March 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 5 March 2025 15:15 17:00
    Monday 10 March 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 12 March 2025 15:15 17:00
    Monday 17 March 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 19 March 2025 15:15 17:00
    Monday 24 March 2025 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 26 March 2025 15:15 17:00

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  • Starting date: 4 February 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 4 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 11 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 18 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 25 February 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 4 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 11 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 18 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 25 March 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 1 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 15 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 22 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 29 April 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 6 May 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 13 May 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 20 May 2025 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 27 May 2025 20:00 21:45

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  • Starting date: 4 February 2025 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 4 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 11 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 18 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 25 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 4 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 11 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 18 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 25 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 1 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 15 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 22 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 29 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 6 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 13 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 20 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 27 May 2025 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 5 February 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Wednesday 5 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 12 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 19 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 26 February 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 5 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 12 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 19 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 26 March 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 2 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 16 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 23 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 30 April 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 7 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 14 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 21 May 2025 18:00 19:45
    Wednesday 28 May 2025 18:00 19:45

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