Dutch for German Speakers (Intermediate)
Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht
Level: Intermediate (B1/B2)
This advanced course prepares you for the Staatsexamen NT2 programma 2. It deals with the four skills listening, reading, writing and speaking, and there will be time to repeat and expand your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
During the lockdown, all our on-site courses will be taught in the virtual classroom. As soon as it is possible, we will switch back to teaching on location. So, you can enrol without any problems for an on-site language course. We offer you a worry-free start to your course with our flexible booking policy.
See here how Anouk experienced the virtual classroom (in Dutch).
About the Dutch for German Speakers (Intermediate) course
This course covers the following themes: work and leisure time, society, communication, weather and geography, politics, art, energy and Holland.
This course is also suitable for Danish, Swedish and Norwegian people.
Learning goals
This Dutch for German Speakers (Intermediate) course is aimed to those who wish to achieve level B2 in a short period of time.
This course is suited when you have a
– Certificate Elementary Dutch (A)
– Certifcatie Dutch for German Speakers (Beginners)
– Placement test level B1.
Participants can understand the main idea of complex texts, both with concrete and abstract subjects, including technical discourse in the participant’s own professional field. Participants can react fluently and spontaneously, in such a way that a normal exchange is possible with native speakers of Dutch, without any strain on either side.
Participants can produce a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects, and they can give their opinion on a topical issue and give advantages as well as disadvantages of different options.
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 finale. 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 (Intermediate) course consists of 16 sessions of 1,75 hours or 18 sessions of 1,5 hours. The advised self-study load is 30 hours.
Practical
- This course is offered both on-site and in the virtual classroom. You can enrol for your preferred option using the buttons above. All our on-site classes are taught in a small group. You can find an overview of all the measures we have taken against the coronavirus here.
- The language of instruction is Dutch.
- In this course we use the book De finale. 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
- Starting date: 8 February 2021 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 8 February 2021 19:00 20:30 Wednesday 10 February 2021 19:00 20:30 Monday 15 February 2021 19:00 20:30 Wednesday 17 February 2021 19:00 20:30 Monday 22 February 2021 19:00 20:30 Wednesday 24 February 2021 19:00 20:30 Monday 1 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Wednesday 3 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Monday 8 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Wednesday 10 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Monday 15 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Wednesday 17 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Monday 22 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Wednesday 24 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Monday 29 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Wednesday 31 March 2021 19:00 20:30 Wednesday 7 April 2021 19:00 20:30 Monday 12 April 2021 19:00 20:30 - Starting date: 9 February 2021 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 9 February 2021 20:00 21:45 Thursday 11 February 2021 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 16 February 2021 20:00 21:45 Thursday 18 February 2021 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 23 February 2021 20:00 21:45 Thursday 25 February 2021 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 2 March 2021 20:00 21:45 Thursday 4 March 2021 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 9 March 2021 20:00 21:45 Thursday 11 March 2021 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 16 March 2021 20:00 21:45 Thursday 18 March 2021 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 23 March 2021 20:00 21:45 Thursday 25 March 2021 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 30 March 2021 20:00 21:45 Thursday 1 April 2021 20:00 21:45
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