Intermediate Dutch for German Speakers (B1- → B2)

Learning goals

This course is aimed to those who wish to achieve level B2 in a short period of time.

After this course you are able to:

• understand the main idea of complex texts, both with concrete and abstract subjects, including technical discourse in your own professional field.
• 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.
• produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects.
• give your opinion on a topical issue and provide advantages as well as disadvantages of different options.

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Method

• Different competences will be discussed during the classes. Assignments will be made in class, in groups, pairs or individually.
• 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.

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Time Investment

• This course consists of 16 sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
• The advised self-study load is 30 hours.

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Practical

• 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.

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Schedule

• Starting date: 1 September 2025 (Utrecht)

  Day	Date	Start	End
  Monday	1 September 2025	18:00	19:45
  Wednesday	3 September 2025	18:00	19:45
  Monday	8 September 2025	18:00	19:45
  Wednesday	10 September 2025	18:00	19:45
  Monday	15 September 2025	18:00	19:45
  Wednesday	17 September 2025	18:00	19:45
  Monday	22 September 2025	18:00	19:45
  Wednesday	24 September 2025	18:00	19:45
  Monday	29 September 2025	18:00	19:45
  Wednesday	1 October 2025	18:00	19:45
  Monday	6 October 2025	18:00	19:45
  Wednesday	8 October 2025	18:00	19:45
  Monday	13 October 2025	18:00	19:45
  Wednesday	15 October 2025	18:00	19:45
  Monday	20 October 2025	18:00	19:45
  Wednesday	22 October 2025	18:00	19:45

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• 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

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• Starting date: 11 November 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

  Day	Date	Start	End
  Tuesday	11 November 2025	18:00	19:45
  Thursday	13 November 2025	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	18 November 2025	18:00	19:45
  Thursday	20 November 2025	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	25 November 2025	18:00	19:45
  Thursday	27 November 2025	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	2 December 2025	18:00	19:45
  Thursday	4 December 2025	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	9 December 2025	18:00	19:45
  Thursday	11 December 2025	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	16 December 2025	18:00	19:45
  Thursday	18 December 2025	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	6 January 2026	18:00	19:45
  Thursday	8 January 2026	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	13 January 2026	18:00	19:45
  Thursday	15 January 2026	18:00	19:45

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