Elementary Dutch course (A0 → A1)

Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom

Level: Beginner (0/A2)

Beginner’s Dutch course: learn basic skills to feel at home and to get by in the Netherlands, up to level A1.

525,-

Starting from 4 February 2025

+ 4 more dates

General
Learning goals
Method
Time investment
Practical
Schedule

About this course

In the Elementary Dutch course (A1) you learn to understand the Dutch language and culture. We start with the basics, such as greetings and forms of address, and gradually build up to the level at which you can hold a conversation. You will learn the basic rules of Dutch grammar and about 1,000 words.

You will practise the following topics, among others:

getting to know someone.
shopping.
ordering something.
talking about situations in the past.

In this course, you will work towards language level A1. To start with this course you need to have knowledge of English and/or a modern foreign language.

Learning goals

In this course, you will work towards language level A1.

After successfully completing this course you will be able to:

conduct an introductory conversation.
invite someone to an activity.
go shopping in Dutch.
order something in a café and restaurant.
understand simple, short texts about everyday situations.

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‘. This book is developed by our teachers Maud and Wim for highly educated people who want to learn Dutch as a second language.
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 course consists of 17 sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
To make sure you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 4 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.

Practical information

The teacher will speak Dutch as much as possible. You can ask questions in English or in Dutch.
You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please make sure you bring your books to the first session.
You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 80% of the classes.
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: 4 February 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	4 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	11 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	18 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	25 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	4 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	11 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	18 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	25 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	1 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	15 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	22 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	29 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	6 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	13 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	20 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	27 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	3 June 2025	15:15	17:00

Starting date: 5 February 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Wednesday	5 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	12 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	19 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	26 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	5 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	12 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	19 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	26 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	2 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	16 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	23 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	30 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	7 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	14 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	21 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	28 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	4 June 2025	18:00	19:45

Starting date: 14 April 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	14 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	28 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	12 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	19 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	26 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	2 June 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	23 June 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	30 June 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	7 July 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	14 July 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	21 July 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	28 July 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	4 August 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	11 August 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	18 August 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	25 August 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	1 September 2025	15:15	17:00

Starting date: 15 April 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	15 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	22 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	29 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	6 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	13 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	20 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	27 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	3 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	10 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	24 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	1 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	8 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	15 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	22 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	29 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	5 August 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	12 August 2025	18:00	19:45

Starting date: 24 June 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	24 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	1 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	8 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	15 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	22 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	29 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	5 August 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	12 August 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	19 August 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	2 September 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	9 September 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	16 September 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	23 September 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	30 September 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	7 October 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	14 October 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	21 October 2025	18:00	19:45