Upper-Intermediate Dutch (B1+ → B2)
In this Upper-Intermediate Dutch course, you’ll start at the B1+ level and work toward the B2 level. You’ll deepen your knowledge and practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing so that you can express yourself effectively even on more complex topics.
About the Upper-Intermediate Dutch Course
Are you already comfortable with Dutch, but would you like to join in discussions on more complex topics? In the Upper-Intermediate Dutch (B2) course, you’ll practice listening, reading, writing, and speaking. You’ll discuss topics such as sustainability, science, and infrastructure. You’ll learn to better understand longer texts, clearly support your opinions, and respond more spontaneously. This will help you use Dutch with greater ease, even beyond everyday conversations.
In 17 Dutch lessons:
- you can understand most authentic, current texts, audio, and video;
- you can respond to a complaint and give a (short) presentation;
- you actively participate in conversations and discussions in Dutch;
- you write emails and texts in which you exchange information and/or share your opinion;
- you’ll expand your vocabulary by about 1,000 new words;
- you’ll communicate with greater confidence in academic, professional, and personal situations.
In the course, you will work toward language level B2. This level corresponds to the State Exam in Dutch as a Second Language (NT2), Program II. Upon completion, you will have developed advanced skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. After the course, you can continue with Advanced Dutch Course (B2→B2+).
Time investment
Sessions
This course consists of 17 meetings.
Lesson duration
Each class lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Frequency
In this course, you will have classes once a week.
Self-study
You spend 4 hours per week on self-study.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn Dutch as a second language (NT2). You have completed our Intermediate Dutch (B1+) course or have achieved language level B1+ through other means. During the course, you will actively and independently work toward your learning goals, both in class and through self-study.
Determine your language level
Would you like to know which course best suits your language level? We would be happy to help you! Take our free placement test and receive personal advice so that you can get the most out of the course.
Do you prefer to take classes in a different format? Check out the options.
Private lesson
One-on-one
Want to make faster progress with personal attention? With 1-on-1 lessons, you’ll receive customized guidance tailored to your learning goals and pace.
Business
With your colleagues
Looking for a course for your team or organization? Choose a hands-on customized course that is fully aligned with your organization’s goals.
Schedule
View the schedule for the different start dates here:
Pricing
Course price: € 550,-
Excluding course materials
A language course is an investment in yourself. In your self-confidence. In your future in the Netherlands or beyond. That’s why at Babel, we work with you to figure out the costs. You don’t always have to pay for a course yourself. Sometimes DUO helps out. Sometimes your employer does. And sometimes you get a discount. Find out what’s possible for you. Read more about the Funding for your course.
Method
Our teaching method combines a structured approach with hands-on working methods. The lessons are active, personal, varied and practical. There is always attention for your learning style, pace and level. Curious about how we design this course?
Approach
During the meetings, you work a lot in small groups or pairs, always under the guidance of an experienced teacher. You will practice the different skills in class.
Teaching Materials
You will work with the book “The Final”. This book is specially designed to prepare highly educated people for the Staatsexamen NT2, program II. In addition to practical assignments and exercises that will also appear on the exam, the book also contains a language aid with practical tips and a reference work for grammar. Before the start of the course, we will inform you how you can easily order the teaching materials so that you can start your lesson well prepared.
Teachers
You will be taught by an experienced teacher who will personally guide you and help you get the best out of yourself. Because of the open atmosphere, you will learn not only from the teacher, but also from the experiences of other students.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 80% of the meetings.
Do you have a question?
info@babel.nl 
030 227 0008 
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