Beginners Dutch for German speakers (A0 → B1-)
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Beginner (0/A2), Intermediate (A2/B1)
This course covers the four skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. In addition, we will look at the basics of Dutch grammar and Dutch vocabulary. In this course you will work towards level A2.
550,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 1 September 2025
- 2 September 2025
- 10 November 2025
+ 1 more start datesAbout the course
During this course we deal with common misunderstandings when learning the Dutch language as a German-speaker. You will have ample opportunity to practice with the material. Because the languages are so related, the pace is relatively high. You will therefore learn more about the Dutch language in a short time than if you were to take a regular course in Dutch for non-native speakers.
The content of the course focuses on practical themes that everyone will encounter sooner or later. For example, we cover the topics of getting to know each other, being on the road, going out, making an appointment, family, parties, shopping, shopping, living, health and transport. You work on a basis of all language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
This Beginners Dutch for German Speakers course is aimed to those who wish to achieve level A2 in a short period of time. Would you like to know your current language level? Then take our free placement test!
Learning goals
This course is aimed to those who wish to achieve level A2 in a short period of time.
After the course you will be able to:
- understand the most important aspects of clear standard texts on subjects that you frequently come across at work, at school or during your leisure time.
- deal with most situations that can arise while travelling in areas where Dutch is spoken.
- produce simple texts on subjects that are familiar or that are of interest to you.
- describe experiences and occurrences, dreams, expectations and ambitions, and briefly explain your opinions and intentions.
Method
- Different competences will be discussed during the classes. Assignments will be made in class, in groups, pairs or individually. More information about the course programme, homework and suggestions for additional online exercises will be published on the electronic learning environment.
- In this course we use the book De opmaat. You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure you bring your books to the first session.
Time Investment
- This Dutch for German Speakers (Beginners) course consists of 17 sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes at Babel in Utrecht or the virtual classroom.
Practical
- The language of instruction is Dutch.
- In this course we use the book De opmaat. You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure you bring your books to the first session.
- Participants should attend at least 80% of the meetings. Please note that this is a fast course, especially suitable for German speakers. There will be no final test.
- 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.
Schedule
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Starting date: 1 September 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 1 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 8 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 10 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 15 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 17 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 22 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 24 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 29 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 1 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 6 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 8 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 13 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 15 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 20 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 22 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 27 October 2025 20:00 21:45 -
Starting date: 2 September 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 2 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 4 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 9 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 11 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 16 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 18 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 23 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 25 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 30 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 2 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 7 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 9 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 14 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 16 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 21 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 23 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 28 October 2025 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 10 November 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Monday 10 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 12 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 17 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 19 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 24 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 26 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 1 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 3 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 8 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 10 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 15 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 17 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 5 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 7 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Monday 12 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 14 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Monday 19 January 2026 20:00 21:45 -
Starting date: 10 November 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 10 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 12 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 17 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 19 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 24 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 26 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 1 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 3 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 8 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 10 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 15 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 17 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Monday 5 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 7 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Monday 12 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 14 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Monday 19 January 2026 20:00 21:45
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If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
