Intermediate Dutch – intensive course (A2 → B1)
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Intermediate (A2/B1)
This pre-intermediate course covers the four skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. In addition, we will look at Dutch grammar and Dutch vocabulary. In this course, you will work towards language level B1. You have four classes a week, instead of two in the regular course.
About the course
This course allows you to enter into conversation with native Dutch speakers with more self-confidence. During the course, we look at subjects such as studying, working, living together, housing situations, politics and art.
In this course you work towards language level B1. The course is suitable if you have completed our Beginners course Dutch (A2) or if you have achieved A2 level through other means. If you have not completed our A2 course, it is important that you take our free placement test. That way we can make sure you are entering at the right level. Furthermore, our courses are aimed at college and university graduates, so the learning pace is relatively fast. Finally, we use English as a supporting language. So it is important that you understand English and speak enough to ask questions.
DUO loan?
Are you entitled to a loan from the DUO to help pay for your Dutch course? And this is your first course at Babel? Then you need to have an intake interview with a teacher and do a placement test. This page gives more information about registering for a course with a DUO student loan. Here you can sign up for an intake interview.
Learning goals
In this course, you will work towards language level B1.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- understand the most important aspects of clear standard texts on subjects that you frequently come across at work, at school, or during your leisure time.
- deal with most situations that can arise when traveling in areas where Dutch is spoken.
- produce simple texts on subjects that are familiar or of interest to you.
- describe experiences and occurrences, dreams, expectations and ambitions, and briefly explain opinions and intentions.
Method
- The course material we use is De sprong, 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.
- During the meetings you work in groups, in pairs or alone. The language of instruction is Dutch. The classes are always led by an experienced teacher who is a professional in personal coaching. In this way, we ensure that you get the best results from yourself.
Time Investment
- This Intermediate Dutch (B1) course consists of 34 sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes at Babel in Utrecht or the vitual classroom.
- To make sure you learn as much as possible, we expect you to spend about eight hours a week on self-study. Of course, you will receive study material and assignments for this, which will be discussed during the meetings.
Practical
- The teacher will speak Dutch as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in English or in Dutch.
- In this course we use the book ‘De sprong’. 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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Starting date: 2 September 2024 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 2 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 3 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Wednesday 4 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Friday 6 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Monday 9 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 10 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Wednesday 11 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Friday 13 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Monday 16 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 17 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Wednesday 18 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Friday 20 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Monday 23 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 24 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Wednesday 25 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Friday 27 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Monday 30 September 2024 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 1 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Wednesday 2 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Friday 4 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Monday 7 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 8 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Wednesday 9 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Friday 11 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Monday 14 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 15 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Wednesday 16 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Friday 18 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Monday 21 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 22 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Wednesday 23 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Friday 25 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Monday 28 October 2024 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 29 October 2024 13:15 15:00 -
Starting date: 2 September 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Monday 2 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 3 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Thursday 5 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Friday 6 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Monday 9 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 10 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Thursday 12 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Friday 13 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Monday 16 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 17 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Thursday 19 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Friday 20 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Monday 23 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 24 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Thursday 26 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Friday 27 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Monday 30 September 2024 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 1 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Thursday 3 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Friday 4 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Monday 7 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 8 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Thursday 10 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Friday 11 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Monday 14 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 15 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Thursday 17 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Friday 18 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Monday 21 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 22 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Thursday 24 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Friday 25 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Monday 28 October 2024 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 29 October 2024 11:00 12:45 -
Starting date: 11 November 2024 (Utrecht)
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Starting date: 11 November 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
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