Advanced Dutch Conversation (C1)
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Advanced (B2/C1)
Is your Dutch at a (very) high level but you feel that you need to improve your spoken skills? Do you sometimes experience anxiety about speaking or do you sometimes find it difficult to be spontaneous when you speak? In this Dutch conversation course, you will work on improving your spoken skills so that you can interact with more confidence.
About the course
In this Dutch conversation course, you will practice different types of spoken communication, broaden your vocabulary, and work on your pronunciation. You will receive feedback from both your teacher and your classmates so that you know which areas you need to work on and how you can achieve this.
In the first lesson, the teacher will ask all students to share their learning goals, so that the course programme can be adapted to suit all students’ needs. In every lesson, you will discuss current affairs and listen to (or give) presentations.
This course is suitable if you have completed our Advanced Dutch course or if you have attained C1 level in some other way. Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.
Learning goals
By the end of the course, you will have:
- more self-confidence when speaking Dutch.
- an expanded vocabulary.
- improved your pronunciation.
Method
- In this course, you will work with your fellow students on a variety of speaking activities. For example, you might describe personal experiences and events, or look at how to interact during discussions and meetings.
- There is also space to focus on more abstract topics related to current affairs, cultural differences, and society and politics.
Time investment
- This course consists of 9 classes of 1.5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- In addition to this, you can expect to do 1-2 hours per class of preparation and self study.
Practical
- The language of instruction is Dutch.
- You will receive the lesson materials during the first class.
- You will receive a certificate of participation if you have attended at least eight of the nine sessions.
- If you work or study at Utrecht University, you receive a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU email address, so we can automatically calculate this for you.
Schedule
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Starting date: 3 February 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 3 February 2025 15:30 17:00 Monday 10 February 2025 15:30 17:00 Monday 17 February 2025 15:30 17:00 Monday 24 February 2025 15:30 17:00 Monday 7 April 2025 15:30 17:00 Monday 10 March 2025 15:30 17:00 Monday 17 March 2025 15:30 17:00 Monday 24 March 2025 15:30 17:00 Monday 31 March 2025 15:30 17:00 -
Starting date: 16 April 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 16 April 2025 13:15 14:45 Wednesday 23 April 2025 13:15 14:45 Wednesday 30 April 2025 13:15 14:45 Wednesday 7 May 2025 13:15 14:45 Wednesday 14 May 2025 13:15 14:45 Wednesday 21 May 2025 13:15 14:45 Wednesday 28 May 2025 13:15 14:45 Wednesday 4 June 2025 13:15 14:45 Wednesday 11 June 2025 13:15 14:45
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
