Intermediate Dutch – intensive course (A2 → B1)

Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom

Level: Intermediate (A2/B1)

This pre-intermediate course covers the four skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. In addition, we will look at Dutch grammar and Dutch vocabulary. In this course, you will work towards language level B1. You have four classes a week, instead of two in the regular course.

975,-

Starting from 3 February 2025

+ 3 more dates

General
Learning goals
Method
Time investment
Practical
Schedule

About the course

This course allows you to enter into conversation with native Dutch speakers with more self-confidence. During the course, we look at subjects such as studying, working, living together, housing situations, politics and art.

In this course you work towards language level B1. The course is suitable if you have completed our Beginners course Dutch (A2) or if you have achieved A2 level through other means. If you have not completed our A2 course, it is important that you take our free placement test. That way we can make sure you are entering at the right level. Furthermore, our courses are aimed at college and university graduates, so the learning pace is relatively fast. Finally, we use English as a supporting language. So it is important that you understand English and speak enough to ask questions.

DUO loan?

Are you entitled to a loan from the DUO to help pay for your Dutch course? And this is your first course at Babel? Then you need to have an intake interview with a teacher and do a placement test. This page gives more information about registering for a course with a DUO student loan. Here you can sign up for an intake interview.

Learning goals

In this course, you will work towards language level B1.

After completing this 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 when traveling in areas where Dutch is spoken.
produce simple texts on subjects that are familiar or of interest to you.
describe experiences and occurrences, dreams, expectations and ambitions, and briefly explain opinions and intentions.

Method

The course material we use is De sprong, a book which has been specially developed for learners with a higher educational level who have already mastered the basics of Dutch, but who are not yet ready to take Programme 2 of the State Exam in Dutch.
During the meetings you work in groups, in pairs or alone. The language of instruction is Dutch. The classes are always led by an experienced teacher who is a professional in personal coaching. In this way, we ensure that you get the best results from yourself.

Time Investment

This Intermediate Dutch (B1) course consists of 34 sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes at Babel in Utrecht or the vitual classroom.
To make sure you learn as much as possible, we expect you to spend about eight hours a week on self-study. Of course, you will receive study material and assignments for this, which will be discussed during the meetings.

Practical

The teacher will speak Dutch as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in English or in Dutch.
In this course we use the book ‘De sprong’. 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.

Starting date: 3 February 2025 (Utrecht)

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: 3 February 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	3 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	4 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Thursday	6 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Friday	7 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	10 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	11 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Thursday	13 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Friday	14 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	17 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	18 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Thursday	20 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Friday	21 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	24 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	25 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Thursday	27 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Friday	28 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	3 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	4 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Thursday	6 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Friday	7 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	10 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	11 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Thursday	13 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Friday	14 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	17 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	18 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Thursday	20 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Friday	21 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	24 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	25 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Thursday	27 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Friday	28 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	31 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Tuesday	1 April 2025	15:15	17:00

Starting date: 14 April 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	14 April 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	15 April 2025	13:15	15:00
Thursday	17 April 2025	13:15	15:00
Friday	18 April 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	22 April 2025	13:15	15:00
Thursday	24 April 2025	13:15	15:00
Friday	25 April 2025	13:15	15:00
Monday	28 April 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	29 April 2025	13:15	15:00
Thursday	1 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Friday	2 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	6 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Thursday	8 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Friday	9 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Monday	12 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	13 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Thursday	15 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Friday	16 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Monday	19 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	20 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Thursday	22 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Friday	23 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Monday	26 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	27 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Friday	30 May 2025	13:15	15:00
Monday	2 June 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	3 June 2025	13:15	15:00
Thursday	5 June 2025	13:15	15:00
Friday	6 June 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	10 June 2025	13:15	15:00
Thursday	12 June 2025	13:15	15:00
Friday	13 June 2025	13:15	15:00
Monday	16 June 2025	13:15	15:00
Tuesday	17 June 2025	13:15	15:00

Starting date: 14 April 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	14 April 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	15 April 2025	11:00	12:45
Thursday	17 April 2025	11:00	12:45
Friday	18 April 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	22 April 2025	11:00	12:45
Thursday	24 April 2025	11:00	12:45
Friday	25 April 2025	11:00	12:45
Monday	28 April 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	29 April 2025	11:00	12:45
Thursday	1 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Friday	2 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	6 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Thursday	8 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Friday	9 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Monday	12 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	13 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Thursday	15 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Friday	16 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Monday	19 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	20 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Thursday	22 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Friday	23 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Monday	26 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	27 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Friday	30 May 2025	11:00	12:45
Monday	2 June 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	3 June 2025	11:00	12:45
Thursday	5 June 2025	11:00	12:45
Friday	6 June 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	10 June 2025	11:00	12:45
Thursday	12 June 2025	11:00	12:45
Friday	13 June 2025	11:00	12:45
Monday	16 June 2025	11:00	12:45
Tuesday	17 June 2025	11:00	12:45