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Elementary Dutch course (A1 → A2)

Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht

Level: Beginner (0/A2)

The Elementary Dutch course is your next step in learning the Dutch language. Our goal is that after this course you will feel more at home in the Netherlands and be able to manage in everyday situations. In this Beginners Dutch course you will work towards level A1.

525,-

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Starting from 3 February 2026

- 4 February 2026

- 13 April 2026

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Follow as private course

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About this course

In the Elementary Dutch course (A2) you learn to understand the Dutch language and culture step by step. We focus on basic communication skills, such as exchanging information, expressing your opinion and describing situations. You learn the basic rules of Dutch grammar and by the end of the course, you know about 2,000 words.

You practice, among other things, the following topics:

talking about daily routines.
talking about leisure time and hobbies.
describing your living situation.
making a doctor’s appointment.
describing people.
talking about your education and work.

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Learning goals

In this course, you will work towards language level A2.

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

describe your daily activities.
invite someone to an activity.
describe your living situation.
have a short conversation with the doctor.
describe people.
give information about your education and work.

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Methode

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.

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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.

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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.

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Schedule

Starting date: 3 February 2026 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	3 February 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	10 February 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	17 February 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	24 February 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	3 March 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	10 March 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	17 March 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	24 March 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	31 March 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	14 April 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	21 April 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	28 April 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	5 May 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	12 May 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	19 May 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	26 May 2026	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	2 June 2026	18:00	19:45

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Starting date: 4 February 2026 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Wednesday	4 February 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	11 February 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	18 February 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	25 February 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	4 March 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	11 March 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	18 March 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	25 March 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	1 April 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	8 April 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	15 April 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	22 April 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	29 April 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	6 May 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	13 May 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	20 May 2026	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	27 May 2026	15:15	17:00

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Starting date: 13 April 2026 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	13 April 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	20 April 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	4 May 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	11 May 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	18 May 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	25 May 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	1 June 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	8 June 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	15 June 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	22 June 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	29 June 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	6 July 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	13 July 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	20 July 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	27 July 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	3 August 2026	18:00	19:45
Monday	10 August 2026	18:00	19:45

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FAQ

How do I know if I am registering for the right level?

To make sure you register for the right level, you can take our free entry test. This test will help you determine your current language level in Dutch. After completing the test, it will be assessed by one of our experienced teachers, who will give you personal feedback. This way, you know exactly which level suits you best, so that you can choose a course that matches your skills.

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How many lessons does the course consist of?

The course consists of 17 sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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Elementary Dutch course (A1 → A2)

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