Elementary Dutch course (A1 → A2)

Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht

Level: Beginner (0/A2)

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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.

550,-

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Starting from 22 June 2026

- 1 September 2026

- 2 September 2026

- 4 September 2026

+ 5 more start dates

Follow as private course

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: 22 June 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    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
    Monday 17 August 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 24 August 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 31 August 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 7 September 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 14 September 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 21 September 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 28 September 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 5 October 2026 18:00 19:45
    Monday 12 October 2026 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 1 September 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 1 September 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 8 September 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 15 September 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 22 September 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 29 September 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 6 October 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 13 October 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 20 October 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 27 October 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 10 November 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 17 November 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 24 November 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 1 December 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 8 December 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 15 December 2026 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 5 January 2027 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 12 January 2027 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 2 September 2026 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Wednesday 2 September 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 9 September 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 16 September 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 23 September 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 30 September 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 7 October 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 14 October 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 21 October 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 28 October 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 11 November 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 18 November 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 25 November 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 2 December 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 9 December 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 16 December 2026 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 6 January 2027 15:15 17:00
    Wednesday 13 January 2027 15:15 17:00

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  • Starting date: 4 September 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Friday 4 September 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 11 September 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 18 September 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 25 September 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 2 October 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 9 October 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 16 October 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 23 October 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 30 October 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 13 November 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 20 November 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 27 November 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 4 December 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 11 December 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 18 December 2026 09:00 10:45
    Friday 8 January 2027 09:00 10:45
    Friday 15 January 2027 09:00 10:45

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  • Starting date: 5 September 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Saturday 5 September 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 12 September 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 19 September 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 26 September 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 3 October 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 10 October 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 17 October 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 24 October 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 31 October 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 14 November 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 21 November 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 28 November 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 5 December 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 12 December 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 19 December 2026 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 9 January 2027 10:00 11:45
    Saturday 16 January 2027 10:00 11:45

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  • Starting date: 9 November 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Monday 9 November 2026 20:00 21:45
    Monday 16 November 2026 20:00 21:45
    Monday 23 November 2026 20:00 21:45
    Monday 30 November 2026 20:00 21:45
    Monday 7 December 2026 20:00 21:45
    Monday 14 December 2026 20:00 21:45
    Monday 4 January 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 11 January 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 18 January 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 25 January 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 8 February 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 15 February 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 22 February 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 1 March 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 8 March 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 15 March 2027 20:00 21:45
    Monday 22 March 2027 20:00 21:45

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  • Starting date: 11 November 2026 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Wednesday 11 November 2026 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 18 November 2026 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 25 November 2026 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 2 December 2026 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 9 December 2026 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 16 December 2026 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 6 January 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 13 January 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 20 January 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 27 January 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 10 February 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 17 February 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 24 February 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 3 March 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 10 March 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 17 March 2027 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 24 March 2027 09:00 10:45

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  • Starting date: 9 February 2027 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 9 February 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 16 February 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 23 February 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 2 March 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 9 March 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 16 March 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 30 March 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 6 April 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 20 April 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 27 April 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 4 May 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 11 May 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 18 May 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 25 May 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 1 June 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 8 June 2027 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 15 June 2027 20:00 21:45

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  • Starting date: 12 February 2027 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Friday 12 February 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 19 February 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 26 February 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 5 March 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 12 March 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 19 March 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 2 April 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 9 April 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 23 April 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 30 April 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 7 May 2027 11:00 12:45
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    Friday 21 May 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 28 May 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 4 June 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 11 June 2027 11:00 12:45
    Friday 18 June 2027 11:00 12:45

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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.

Want to take the free entry test? Click here to start right away!

How many lessons does the course consist of?

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

 

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