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,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 2 September 2025
- 3 September 2025
- 11 November 2025
- 12 November 2025
More infoAbout 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.
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.
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.
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
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Starting date: 2 September 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End 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 Tuesday 28 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 11 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 18 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 25 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 2 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 9 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 16 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 6 January 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 13 January 2026 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 3 September 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 3 September 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 10 September 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 17 September 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 24 September 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 1 October 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 8 October 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 15 October 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 22 October 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 29 October 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 12 November 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 19 November 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 26 November 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 3 December 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 10 December 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 17 December 2025 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 7 January 2026 15:15 17:00 Wednesday 14 January 2026 15:15 17:00 -
Starting date: 11 November 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 11 November 2025 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 18 November 2025 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 25 November 2025 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 2 December 2025 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 9 December 2025 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 16 December 2025 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 6 January 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 13 January 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 20 January 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 10 February 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 17 February 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 24 February 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 3 March 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 10 March 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 17 March 2026 15:15 17:00 Tuesday 24 March 2026 15:15 17:00 -
Starting date: 12 November 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 12 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 19 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 26 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 3 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 10 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 17 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 7 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 14 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 21 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 4 February 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 11 February 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 18 February 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 25 February 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 4 March 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 11 March 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 18 March 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 25 March 2026 20:00 21:45
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