Dutch Beginners A1

This is a beginners course in the Dutch language, focused on its every-day use. You'll be required to actively participate in class, and of course practice in real life! While this short course won't make you fluent, after completion you will be able to hold everyday conversations, understand signs in the public space and write short notes.

Would you like to know more about this programme or do you have a specific question? Please contact the programme coordinator, Ellen van der Zande or Cindy Neeser.

Period A (or C)

Twice a week, you have a two-hour class. Additionally, you need approximately four hours per week for homework/self-study.

Period B (or D)

You will still have a two-hour class twice a week, but you should count on more time for self-study, tests and revision than in the first period.

Each chapter finishes with an in-class test, which means you'll have two to three tests each period. Revising your vocabulary and grammar takes approximately six hours in total. You will have a final oral exam at the end of the course.

In our course guide you can find all relevant information about the programme in one practical document. Download it here for your convenience.

There are no entry requirements for this programme.

English CEFR level B2.

Please note: If your English language ability proves to be insufficient to participate actively in (parts of) the courses you have chosen, we cannot be bound to the Learning Agreement, neither can we guarantee to offer you the required amount of study load (EC’s). Teachers might request you to take a diagnostic test at the start of the course to check if your English language ability is sufficient to successfully participate in that specific course. In all cases it is up to the programme manager to decide if your English language ability is sufficient to be eligible for the programme/course.