Dutch B1.1+ B1.2 (batch course)

Introduction

In this course you will learn the basics of the Dutch language, on speaking and listening skills in an everyday context and the use of popular and commonly…

Start dates

The Dutch for beginners B1.1 + B1.2 course is a double level course: two course levels will have been covered by the end of this course. A great advantage is that you can automatically flow from B1.1 to B1.2 without having to take an exam in between the two levels. This course consists of twenty weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date.

What will you learn?

During this course you will learn the Dutch language, with emphasis on listening skills and oral communication skills in an everyday context. During the lessons you are requested to actively participate in conversation and oral tasks. In order to fully benefit from the lessons, you are asked to learn vocabulary in advance and do homework every week. Please be aware that these are not passive lessons during which you simply listen to lectures, read texts and translate sentences.

Good to know

• The Language & Training Centre offers the Dutch batch courses once a year in January/February-June.
• This course is available for participants with an academic background (hbo/university).
• English is the language of support during classes. However, the language of instruction is Dutch and will be commonly used;
• The course material  is not included in the course fee. You will receive a confirmation letter with further details when the course starts;
• Course participants are expected to spend approximately three hours a week on course preparation and self-study;
• Our groups are small: the minimum number of participants is 10, the maximum is 16. Please note that the LTC reserves the right to cancel this course if the required minimum number of participants is not reached. Whenever a course is canceled due to few registrations you will be informed and your fee will be refunded.
• Attendance is not compulsory, but advisable. Please note that the last class consists of an oral test and a listening test. To pass the course, you should be present on that particular day.
• A final written exam is part of this course. Dyslectic students can get extra time to complete the written test. To arrange this, you need to contact the LTC via email. You will also have to send a copy of your official statement of special needs.
• You may use a paper dictionary for the final exam. We recommend the following dictionary: Van Dale pocketwoordenboek Nederlands als tweede taal (NT2).
• A certificate is awarded to participants who achieve a total score of 5.5 or higher.
• Read our requirements and general terms and conditions carefully before registering.

Email: ltc@eur.nl
Phone: 010 4081997
Website: Language & Training Centre

Registration is closed.

To be admitted to this course, your current level of the language needs to be at A2.2.
As proof of this entrance level we accept the following:

• the B1.1 advice of an LTC intake or assessment (less than 12 months old);
• the LTC certificate of the A2.2 course (less than 12 months old);
• If you are currently participating in the Dutch A2.2 course of the LTC, you are allowed to register for a B1.1 course. Passing for your final exam and thus completing the course with a 5.5 or higher is necessary to actually start the following level.

You need to apply and pay for the Dutch B1.1 course via our web shop (choose academic year 2022). Only if the course will be paid for by your employer and the payment needs be done via invoice, we ask you to contact us upfront via email to make the necessary arrangements. Explanation about the payment procedure for EUR staff can be found here.