Elementary Dutch course (A0 → A2)

Level: Beginner (0/A2)

This Dutch beginners course covers the four skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. In addition, we will look at the basics of Dutch grammar and Dutch vocabulary. In this course, you will work towards language level A2.

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Starting from 20 March 2024

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About the course

In the Beginners Dutch course (A2) you learn, step by step, to understand the Dutch language and culture. We start with the basics, such as greetings and forms of address, and gradually build up to the level at which you can hold a conversation with strangers.

You practise the following subjects, among others:

  • listening, reading, writing and speaking;
  • basic grammar and a basic vocabulary of Dutch.

In this course, you will work towards language level A2. You don’t need any previous knowledge of Dutch.

DUO loan?

Are you entitled to a loan from the DUO (Educational Administration Service) to help pay for your Dutch course? Then you need to have an intake interview with a teacher first. This page gives more information about registering for a course with a DUO loan. Here you can sign up for an intake interview.

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Learning goals

In this course you will work towards language level A2.

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • understand sentences and frequently used expressions that are related to daily life.
  • communicate in simple and every-day tasks.
  • use simple words to describe aspects of your own background, your immediate surroundings and your needs and desires.

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Method

  • Different competences will be discussed during the classes. Assignments will be made in class, in groups, pairs or individually. More information about the course programme, homework and suggestions for additional online exercises will be published on the electronic learning environment.
  • In this course we use the book ‘De opmaat‘. This book is developed by our teachers Maud and Wim for highly educated people who want to learn Dutch as a second language.
  • 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 34 sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
  • To make sure you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 8 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.

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Practical

  • The teacher will speak Dutch as much as possible. You can ask questions in English or in Dutch.
  • 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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Schedule

  • Starting date: 20 March 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
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    Wednesday 20 March 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 22 March 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 27 March 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 29 March 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 3 April 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 5 April 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 10 April 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 12 April 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 17 April 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 19 April 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 24 April 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 26 April 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 1 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 3 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 8 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 10 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 15 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 17 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 22 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 24 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 29 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 31 May 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 5 June 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 7 June 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 12 June 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 14 June 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 19 June 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 21 June 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 26 June 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 28 June 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 3 July 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 5 July 2024 09:00 10:45
    Wednesday 10 July 2024 09:00 10:45
    Friday 12 July 2024 09:00 10:45

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  • Starting date: 15 April 2024 (Utrecht)
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    Monday 15 April 2024 13:15 15:00
    Wednesday 17 April 2024 13:15 15:00
    Monday 22 April 2024 13:15 15:00
    Wednesday 24 April 2024 13:15 15:00
    Monday 29 April 2024 13:15 15:00
    Wednesday 1 May 2024 13:15 15:00
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    Monday 19 August 2024 13:15 15:00

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  • Starting date: 15 April 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
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    Monday 15 April 2024 11:00 12:45
    Wednesday 17 April 2024 11:00 12:45
    Monday 22 April 2024 11:00 12:45
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  • Starting date: 16 April 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
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    Tuesday 16 April 2024 18:00 19:45
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  • Starting date: 16 April 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
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    Tuesday 16 April 2024 20:00 21:45
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  • Starting date: 24 June 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
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    Monday 24 June 2024 13:15 15:00
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  • Starting date: 24 June 2024 (Virtual Classroom)
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    Monday 24 June 2024 20:00 21:45
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  • Starting date: 25 June 2024 (Utrecht)
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    Tuesday 25 June 2024 09:00 10:45
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  • Starting date: 25 June 2024 (Utrecht)
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