Advanced Dutch (B2 → C1)

Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom

Level: Advanced (B2/C1)

Would you like to bring your Dutch language skills up to the level required for university studies or to be able to work entirely in Dutch? This course will help you acquire even greater proficiency in Dutch. You will work towards language level C1.

580,-

Starting from 3 February 2025

+ 7 more dates

General
Learning goals
Method
Time investment
Practical
Schedule

About the course

During the course, you will practise your writing using a variety of written tasks and you will practise your speaking by means of discussions, pair work and brief presentations. The trainer will give you regular feedback on your speaking and writing tasks. In addition to the emphasis on speaking and writing, you will also expand your knowledge of Dutch grammar.

In this course you work towards language level C1. The course is suitable if you have completed our Upper-Intermediate Dutch (B2) course or if you have achieved B2 level through other means. If you have not completed our B2 course or passed the State Exam in Dutch as a Foreign Language, 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 to understand additional information.

Learning goals

In this course you will work towards level C1.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

express yourself more flexibly and have more confidence to take part in a wide range of conversations and discussions.
write clear and well-structured short texts on a variety of topics.
use more idioms and expressions in Dutch.
recognize implicit meanings within texts.
express yourself more fluently and spontaneously at a higher level.

Method

During class, activities will take place in groups, pairs, individually or as a whole group.
An online learning platform will provide information about the content of the lessons, the homework tasks and suggestions for additional online practice exercises.

Time investment

This Advanced Dutch C1 course consists of 16 sessions of 1 hours and 45 minutes at Babel or in the virtual classroom.
To make sure you learn as much as possible, we expect you to spend about three hours a week on self-study. Of course, you will receive study material and assignments for this, 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 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.

Schedule

Starting date: 3 February 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	3 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	5 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	10 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	12 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	17 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	19 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	24 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	26 February 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	3 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	5 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	10 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	12 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	17 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	19 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	24 March 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	26 March 2025	15:15	17:00

Starting date: 4 February 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	4 February 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	11 February 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	18 February 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	25 February 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	4 March 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	11 March 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	18 March 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	25 March 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	1 April 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	15 April 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	22 April 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	29 April 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	6 May 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	13 May 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	20 May 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	27 May 2025	20:00	21:45

Starting date: 4 February 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	4 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	11 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	18 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	25 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	4 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	11 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	18 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	25 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	1 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	15 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	22 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	29 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	6 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	13 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	20 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Tuesday	27 May 2025	18:00	19:45

Starting date: 5 February 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Wednesday	5 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	12 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	19 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	26 February 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	5 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	12 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	19 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	26 March 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	2 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	16 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	23 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	30 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	7 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	14 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	21 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Wednesday	28 May 2025	18:00	19:45

Starting date: 14 April 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	14 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	16 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	23 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	28 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	30 April 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	7 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	12 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	14 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	19 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	21 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	26 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	28 May 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	2 June 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	4 June 2025	15:15	17:00
Wednesday	11 June 2025	15:15	17:00
Monday	16 June 2025	15:15	17:00

Starting date: 15 April 2025 (Utrecht)

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

Starting date: 15 April 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	15 April 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	22 April 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	29 April 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	6 May 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	13 May 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	20 May 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	27 May 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	3 June 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	10 June 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	24 June 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	1 July 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	8 July 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	15 July 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	22 July 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	29 July 2025	20:00	21:45
Tuesday	5 August 2025	20:00	21:45

Starting date: 17 April 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Thursday	17 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	24 April 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	1 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	8 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	15 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	22 May 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	5 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	12 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	26 June 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	3 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	10 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	17 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	24 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	31 July 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	7 August 2025	18:00	19:45
Thursday	14 August 2025	18:00	19:45