Advanced Dutch Conversation (C1)
Level: Advanced (B2/C1)
Is your Dutch at a (very) high level but you feel that you need to improve your spoken skills? Do you sometimes experience anxiety about speaking or do you sometimes find it difficult to be spontaneous when you speak? In this Dutch conversation course, you will work on improving your spoken skills so that you can interact with more confidence.
This course is not currently scheduled. Could a private course be something for you? Or take a look at our other group courses.
About the course
In this Dutch conversation course, you will practice different types of spoken communication, broaden your vocabulary, and work on your pronunciation. You will receive feedback from both your teacher and your classmates so that you know which areas you need to work on and how you can achieve this.
In the first lesson, the teacher will ask all students to share their learning goals, so that the course programme can be adapted to suit all students’ needs. In every lesson, you will discuss current affairs and listen to (or give) presentations.
This course is suitable if you have completed our Advanced Dutch course or if you have attained C1 level in some other way. Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.
Learning goals
By the end of the course, you will have:
- more self-confidence when speaking Dutch.
- an expanded vocabulary.
- improved your pronunciation.
Method
- In this course, you will work with your fellow students on a variety of speaking activities. For example, you might describe personal experiences and events, or look at how to interact during discussions and meetings.
- There is also space to focus on more abstract topics related to current affairs, cultural differences, and society and politics.
Time investment
- This course consists of 9 classes of 1.5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- In addition to this, you can expect to do 1-2 hours per class of preparation and self study.
Practical
- The language of instruction is Dutch.
- You will receive the lesson materials during the first class.
- You will receive a certificate of participation if you have attended at least eight of the nine sessions.
- If you work or study at Utrecht University, you receive a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU email address, so we can automatically calculate this for you.
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
