Beginners Dutch for German speakers (A0 → B1-)

Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom

Level: Beginner (0/A2), Intermediate (A2/B1)

This 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 level A2.

550,-

Starting from 3 February 2025

+ 1 more dates

General
Learning goals
Method
Time investment
Practical
Schedule

About the course

During this course we deal with common misunderstandings when learning the Dutch language as a German-speaker. You will have ample opportunity to practice with the material. Because the languages are so related, the pace is relatively high. You will therefore learn more about the Dutch language in a short time than if you were to take a regular course in Dutch for non-native speakers.

The content of the course focuses on practical themes that everyone will encounter sooner or later. For example, we cover the topics of getting to know each other, being on the road, going out, making an appointment, family, parties, shopping, shopping, living, health and transport. You work on a basis of all language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

This Beginners Dutch for German Speakers course is aimed to those who wish to achieve level A2 in a short period of time. Would you like to know your current language level? Then take our free placement test!

Learning goals

This course is aimed to those who wish to achieve level A2 in a short period of time.

After the course you will be able to:

understand the most important aspects of clear standard texts on subjects that you frequently come across at work, at school or during your leisure time.
deal with most situations that can arise while travelling in areas where Dutch is spoken.
produce simple texts on subjects that are familiar or that are of interest to you.
describe experiences and occurrences, dreams, expectations and ambitions, and briefly explain your opinions and intentions.

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. You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure you bring your books to the first session.

Time Investment

This Dutch for German Speakers (Beginners) course consists of 17 sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes at Babel in Utrecht or the virtual classroom.

Practical

The language of instruction is Dutch.
In this course we use the book De opmaat. 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.

Schedule

Starting date: 3 February 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	3 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	6 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Monday	10 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	13 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Monday	17 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	20 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Monday	24 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	27 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Monday	3 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	6 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Monday	10 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	13 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Monday	17 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	20 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Monday	24 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	27 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Monday	31 March 2025	18:00	19:45

Starting date: 15 April 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	15 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	17 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	22 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	24 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	29 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	1 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	6 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	8 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	13 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	15 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	20 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	22 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	27 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	3 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	5 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	10 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	12 June 2025	18:00	19:45