Intermediate Dutch (B1) compact

Learning goals

This Intermediate Dutch course is aimed to those who wish to achieve level B1 in a short period of time. You can start with level A2. You will need to test your level. This can be done through our free online placement test.

By the end of the course:

• Students will be able to write effective texts in Dutch on topics they are familiar with
• Students will be able to use Dutch to describe their experiences, hopes and ambitions
• Students will be able to use Dutch to give a reason for certain events and give their opinion on straightforward social topics.

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Method

During the lessons, the focus will mainly be on speaking and listening activities, with explanations from the teacher on grammar and vocabulary. Students work in groups, pairs or alone. The language of instruction is Dutch. The teachers are experienced personal-coaching professionals, meaning that we make sure students can achieve their full potential.

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Time Investment

• This course has the same content as the regular B1 course, but the number of lessons is reduced by half: there are 17 lessons instead of 34, each lasting one hour and 45 minutes. The total length of the course is the same, meaning that students have one lesson per week instead of two. Alongside the lessons, students can access additional material from the online learning platform attached to the course. This course is thus a good alternative to the standard B1 course for those with a busy work schedule or those in full-time education.
• Since the number of lessons is smaller than on the standard course, more investment of time is needed in self-study or homework (8-10 hours per week). The self-study tasks (reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary) are described clearly on the online learning platform, which also contains the course plan and other materials.

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Practical

• The course material we use is De sprong (‘The Leap’), a book which has been specially developed for learners with a higher educational level who have already mastered the basics of Dutch, but who are not yet ready to take Programme 2 of the State Exam in Dutch (Staatsexamen programma 2). Additional material can be found on the online learning platform, including a range of tasks which can be submitted online.
• Students’ progress in their skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking will be individually assessed halfway through the course. At the end of the course there are exams in writing and speaking.
• Students who attend a minimum of 80% of the lessons and who complete all homework tasks will receive a certificate.
• 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: 16 November 2021

  Day	Date	Start	End
  Tuesday	16 November 2021	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	23 November 2021	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	30 November 2021	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	7 December 2021	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	14 December 2021	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	21 December 2021	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	4 January 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	11 January 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	18 January 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	25 January 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	8 February 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	15 February 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	22 February 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	1 March 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	8 March 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	15 March 2022	18:00	19:45
  Tuesday	22 March 2022	18:00	19:45

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