English Pre-Intermediate course (A1 → A2)
Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht
Level: Beginner (0/A2)
In this course, you will learn the basics of English. Maybe you already understand much more than you can say. Maybe you know some words, but you can’t turn them into sentences, or you’re afraid to say them. This course will help you overcome your fears and teach you what you need to use English in your everyday life! You will work towards language level A2.
550,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 3 September 2025
- 9 September 2025
- 22 September 2025
- 11 November 2025
+ 1 more start datesAbout the course
This course is for students who are at level A1. This means that you probably don’t speak English very often, although you do understand words and sentences. You can read simple English, but you want to learn more! Our teachers will teach you the basics of the language, so you will be at level A2. This course lasts nine weeks and includes 18 lessons of 1 hour and 45 minutes each. You can learn face-to-face or online.
You will learn how to:
- introduce yourself and talk about everyday things.
- handle practical situations, such as booking a hotel room.
- describe the world around you (events, places, people).
- use the correct verb forms.
In this course, you will work towards language level A2. Would you like to know your current language level? Try our free language level test!
Learning goals
This course will take you towards level A2.
- By the end of this course you will feel more confident in English. You’ll know how to form good, clear sentences. You’ll be able to talk to people more easily.
- Watching Netflix will be easier too! You’ll recognise more English words, and learn to understand some of the most important verb forms. Your vocabulary will increase.
- After this course, if you want to go further, you can join our English for Intermediate (B1) course.
Method
All our courses are taught by qualified and professional teachers. Our courses are interactive, fun and focused on your needs. This means that:
- the needs of the group are addressed.
- you will be asked for feedback on a regular basis.
- you work with the best study materials.
- the courses are practice-oriented. The grammar and vocabulary is directly applicable in “real life.
- you are encouraged to learn outside the classroom as well.
We use the book English File Pre-Intermediate. This book contains many online activities for self-study and homework. You can also download a special Pronunciation App to use with the course.
Time investment
- This course consists of 18 lessons of 1 hour and 45 minutes. In addition, you have to do homework and prepare your lessons. You should expect to spend at least 2 hours a week on this.
- However, the more time you give to learning, the more you will benefit. There are lots of exercises to practise at home.
- There are many websites where you can read more English texts, and many ways to listen to more English. The teacher will show you these, and you can decide how much you want to do.
Practical
- The language of instruction is English.
- You will be working with a book. You can order this book on our special book page. Please make sure you have your book ready for the first session.
- If you are learning online, you can order the e-book version of the student book. You can do this here.
- You will receive a certificate of participation if you follow 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
Please note: There are two course options; intensive (2x/week lessons) and regular (1x/week lessons).
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Starting date: 3 September 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 10 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 17 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 24 September 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 1 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 8 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 15 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 22 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 29 October 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 12 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 19 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 26 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 3 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 10 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 17 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 7 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 14 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Wednesday 21 January 2026 20:00 21:45 -
Starting date: 9 September 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 9 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 16 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 23 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 30 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 7 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 14 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 21 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 28 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 11 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 18 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 25 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 2 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 9 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 16 December 2025 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 6 January 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 13 January 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 20 January 2026 18:00 19:45 Tuesday 27 January 2026 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 22 September 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 22 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 25 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 29 September 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 2 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 6 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 9 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 13 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 16 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 20 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 23 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 27 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 30 October 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 3 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 6 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 10 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 13 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Monday 17 November 2025 18:00 19:45 Thursday 20 November 2025 18:00 19:45 -
Starting date: 11 November 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 11 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 13 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 18 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 20 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 25 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 27 November 2025 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 2 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 4 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 9 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 11 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 16 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Thursday 18 December 2025 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 6 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Thursday 8 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 13 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Thursday 15 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Tuesday 20 January 2026 20:00 21:45 Thursday 22 January 2026 20:00 21:45 -
Starting date: 14 November 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Friday 14 November 2025 15:15 17:00 Friday 21 November 2025 15:15 17:00 Friday 28 November 2025 15:15 17:00 Friday 5 December 2025 15:15 17:00 Friday 12 December 2025 15:15 17:00 Friday 19 December 2025 15:15 17:00 Friday 9 January 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 16 January 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 23 January 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 6 February 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 13 February 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 20 February 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 27 February 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 6 March 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 13 March 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 20 March 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 27 March 2026 15:15 17:00 Friday 3 April 2026 15:15 17:00
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