Intermediate Dutch for German Speakers (B1- → B2)

Level: Intermediate (A2/B1), Upper-Intermediate (B1/B2)

Have you followed the beginners Dutch course for German speakers and do you wish to improve your Dutch further? Or would you like to prepare for the State Exam NT2 Programme II? In this course you will work towards level B2.

520,-

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Starting from 15 April 2024

+ 2 more dates

About the course

This course covers the following themes: work and leisure time, society, communication, weather and geography, politics, art, energy and Holland.

In this course you will work towards level B2. You can follow this course if you completed our Elementary Dutch course or our Beginners Dutch course for German speakers or if you have attained A2 level in some other way. Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.

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Learning goals

This course is aimed to those who wish to achieve level B2 in a short period of time.

After this course you are able to:

  • understand the main idea of complex texts, both with concrete and abstract subjects, including technical discourse in your own professional field.
  • react fluently and spontaneously, in such a way that a normal exchange is possible with native speakers of Dutch, without any strain on either side.
  • produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects.
  • give your opinion on a topical issue and provide advantages as well as disadvantages of different options.

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Method

  • Different competences will be discussed during the classes. Assignments will be made in class, in groups, pairs or individually.
  • We use the book ‘De finale’. You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure you bring your books to the first session.

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Time Investment

  • This course consists of 16 sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
  • The advised self-study load is 30 hours.

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Practical

  • The language of instruction is Dutch.
  • In this course we use the book ‘De finale’You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure you bring your books to the first session.
  • Participants should attend at least 80% of the meetings. Please note that this is a fast course, especially suitable for German speakers. There will be no final test.
  • 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: 15 April 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Monday 15 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 18 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Monday 22 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 25 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Monday 29 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 2 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Monday 6 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Monday 13 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 16 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 23 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Monday 27 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 30 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Monday 3 June 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 6 June 2024 18:00 19:45
    Monday 10 June 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 13 June 2024 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 16 April 2024 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 16 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 18 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 23 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 25 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 30 April 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 2 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 7 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 14 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 16 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 21 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 23 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 28 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 30 May 2024 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 4 June 2024 18:00 19:45
    Thursday 6 June 2024 18:00 19:45
    Tuesday 11 June 2024 18:00 19:45

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  • Starting date: 25 June 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 25 June 2024 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 27 June 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 2 July 2024 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 4 July 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 9 July 2024 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 11 July 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 16 July 2024 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 18 July 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 23 July 2024 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 25 July 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 6 August 2024 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 8 August 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 13 August 2024 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 15 August 2024 20:00 21:45
    Tuesday 20 August 2024 20:00 21:45
    Thursday 22 August 2024 20:00 21:45

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