Elementary Dutch course – intensive (A0 → A2)
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Beginner (0/A2)
Intensive beginner A0-A2 course: 4 lessons per week for good vocabulary, grammar and everyday conversation.
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.
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 (such as personal data, relatives, shopping, work).
- 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.
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.
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 16 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.
Practical
- The language of instruction is Dutch.
- You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure 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.
Schedule
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Starting date: 3 February 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 3 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 4 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Thursday 6 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 7 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Monday 10 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 11 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Thursday 13 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 14 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Monday 17 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 18 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Thursday 20 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 21 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Monday 24 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 25 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Thursday 27 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 28 February 2025 13:15 15:00 Monday 3 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 4 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Thursday 6 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 7 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Monday 10 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 11 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Thursday 13 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 14 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Monday 17 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 18 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Thursday 20 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 21 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Monday 24 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 25 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Thursday 27 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Friday 28 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Monday 31 March 2025 13:15 15:00 Tuesday 1 April 2025 13:15 15:00 -
Starting date: 3 February 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Monday 3 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 4 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Thursday 6 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Friday 7 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Monday 10 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 11 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Thursday 13 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Friday 14 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Monday 17 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 18 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Thursday 20 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Friday 21 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Monday 24 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 25 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Thursday 27 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Friday 28 February 2025 11:00 12:45 Monday 3 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 4 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Thursday 6 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Friday 7 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Monday 10 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 11 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Thursday 13 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Friday 14 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Monday 17 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 18 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Thursday 20 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Friday 21 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Monday 24 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 25 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Thursday 27 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Friday 28 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Monday 31 March 2025 11:00 12:45 Tuesday 1 April 2025 11:00 12:45 -
Starting date: 17 March 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Monday 17 March 2025 09:00 10:45 Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:00 10:45 Thursday 20 March 2025 09:00 10:45 Friday 21 March 2025 09:00 10:45 Monday 24 March 2025 09:00 10:45 Tuesday 25 March 2025 09:00 10:45 Thursday 27 March 2025 09:00 10:45 Friday 28 March 2025 09:00 10:45 Monday 31 March 2025 09:00 10:45 Tuesday 1 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Thursday 3 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Friday 4 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Monday 7 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Tuesday 8 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Thursday 10 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Friday 11 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Monday 14 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Tuesday 15 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Thursday 17 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Friday 18 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Tuesday 22 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Thursday 24 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Friday 25 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Monday 28 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Tuesday 29 April 2025 09:00 10:45 Thursday 1 May 2025 09:00 10:45 Friday 2 May 2025 09:00 10:45 Tuesday 6 May 2025 09:00 10:45 Thursday 8 May 2025 09:00 10:45 Friday 9 May 2025 09:00 10:45 Monday 12 May 2025 09:00 10:45 Tuesday 13 May 2025 09:00 10:45 Thursday 15 May 2025 09:00 10:45 Friday 16 May 2025 09:00 10:45
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