Business Dutch (B2)
This Business Dutch course will help you improve your Dutch for the workplace. You’ll gain a better understanding of the Dutch communication style and practice with practical work situations, so you can communicate with more confidence with colleagues, customers, and clients.
About the Business Dutch course
In this Business Dutch (B2) course, you’ll learn to better understand the Dutch communication style so you can navigate work situations more effectively. We’ll practice various situations you might encounter at work with your Dutch colleagues, clients, or customers. The focus is on improving your speaking skills and expanding your vocabulary so you can express yourself more easily and with greater impact. In addition, we’ll review a number of grammatical topics, such as indirect questions, the use of “zullen” and “zouden,” and relative clauses.
In the lessons, you’ll learn:
- how to give and receive feedback
- how to take and defend a position
- how to participate in meetings
- how to listen actively and ask follow-up questions
- how to structure information
- how to give a (short) presentation
In this course, you’ll improve your communication skills so that, in your current or future job, you can respond more quickly, clearly, and persuasively to your Dutch conversation partners.
Time investment
Sessions
This course consists of 10 meetings.
Lesson duration
Each class lasts 2 hours.
Frequency
In this course, you will have classes once a week.
Self-study
You spend about 2-3 hours per week on self-study.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable if you have achieved level B2, for example by passing the State Exam NT2 Program II or successfully completing a B2 course. During the course, you will actively and independently work toward your learning goals, both in class and through self-study.
Determine your language level
Would you like to know which course is best suited to your language level? We can help you! Take our free placement test and receive personal advice so that you get the most out of the course.
Do you prefer to take classes in a different format? Check out the options.
Private lesson
One-on-one
Want to make faster progress with personal attention? With 1-on-1 lessons, you’ll receive customized guidance tailored to your learning goals and pace.
Business
With your colleagues
Looking for a course for your team or organization? Choose a hands-on customized course that is fully aligned with your organization’s goals.
Schedule
Pricing
Course price: € 850,-
Excluding course materials
A language course is an investment in yourself. In your self-confidence. In your future in the Netherlands or beyond. That’s why at Babel, we work with you to figure out the costs. You don’t always have to pay for a course yourself. Sometimes DUO helps out. Sometimes your employer does. And sometimes you get a discount. Find out what’s possible for you. Read more about the Funding for your course.
DUO loan?
Are you eligible for a DUO loan for your Dutch course? We always start with an intake interview so we can work together to find the best fit for you. Learn more about registration with a loan from DUO. or sign up here for an initial consultation.
Method
Our teaching method combines theory with hands-on learning activities. The classes are interactive, personalized, varied, and practical. Curious about how we structure this course?
Approach
During the sessions, you’ll spend a lot of time working in small groups, always under the guidance of an experienced instructor. You’ll practice with familiar work-related situations, so you can immediately apply your Dutch language skills on the job.
Teaching Materials
You will be working with a reader that has been compiled specifically for this course. The reader contains assignments for self-study, which will be discussed during the sessions. You can find the reader in digital format in our online learning environment.
Teachers
You’ll be taught by an experienced instructor who will provide you with personalized guidance and help you reach your full potential. Thanks to the open atmosphere, you’ll learn not only from the instructor but also from the experiences of your fellow students.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 8 of the 10 sessions.
Do you have a question?
info@babel.nl 
030 227 0008 
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What our students say
4.8/5 op basis van 120 reviews
I find the course very useful
I learned a lot about writing and grammar.
Babel Language Institute is a very good place for foreigners to learn Dutch
My name is Paul Nishanth and I am from India. My experience at Babel Language Institute has been very positive. They are helpful in my studies.
Fantastic moment
It was such a great and fun time with the course: especially my instructor and my colleagues. They were so helpful! Karen is such a kind and excellent instructor! Two thumbs up!
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this Business Dutch (B2) course and the course Advanced Dutch (B2+ and C1)?
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