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,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 22 June 2026
- 1 September 2026
- 2 September 2026
- 4 September 2026
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: 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 -
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 -
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 -
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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