Dutch II for International Students (A2)
This course is a continuation of Dutch I for International Students and provides an even more comprehensive foundation in the Dutch language. In the course, you will give short presentations on topics covered in the book and lessons. Many dialogues and role-plays are included in the lessons.
You can use the online material to prepare for and review the lessons. You also get a weekly writing assignment, which you have to rewrite based on feedback from your lecturer. Cultural topics that are addressed are mainly focused on practical information, such as the weather, cycling, and medical care. Part 2 of the Start.nl method is covered in its entirety.
By the end of the course, you will have reached level A2 of the European Framework of Reference. You will then be able to:
- give and ask for personal information about things such as a person's home, health and relationships;
- ask for directions and give directions;
- describe things like the weather and different tastes of food and drink;
- share personal past experiences about things such as vacations or the house a person lived in;
- ask questions in a friendly manner and understand and give different kinds of instructions related to cooking or exercise;
- encourage and compliment someone;
- give advice, for example regarding health;
- give and ask preferences and opinions about everyday topics;
- understand the differences and similarities between your own culture and those of Dutch-speaking countries and make them comprehensible to others to facilitate communication.
- advance to the Dutch III course.
Final exam
The course is completed with an oral exam and a written exam.
Target group
International students who have passed the course Dutch I or comparable level (A1 of the European Framework of Reference). If you have already taken a Dutch course but have doubts about your level, please take this placement test (links to the (external) website of a fellow institute) or read more about the differences between Dutch I and II. You can also contact the Student Desk.
Specifics
- This course is offered entirely on campus. For assignments outside of class, you will need a PC or laptop at home with a stable Internet connection, a working webcam, and a headset or microphone. See the recommended hardware requirements.
- 80% attendance is required. Classes will not be recorded for later viewing.
- The language of instruction in the course is Dutch (and English where appropriate).
- Language learning takes time! In this course you will spend 8 hours per week on self-study.
- In case of insufficient interest, the Language Center reserves the right to cancel a course.
Dutch II for International Students (A2) in short
| Duration and course format | 13 x 3-hour classes, 8 hours of independent study per week, 6 ECTS |
| Start | End of August and end of January |
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| Level | From A1 to A2 (Common European Framework of Reference) |
| Read more | Course information and timetable |
Register
This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at havo or vwo level and are therefore eligible to attend Higher Education in the Netherlands.
In our conditions, you can find more information about the registration period, etc.
Student at Tilburg University
- Students can register and deregister during the registration period via OSIRIS.
- On the page cashing in language vouchers, you can find, amongst other things, more information about how to register if you have no vouchers or insufficient vouchers and the registration period.
Read our conditions before registration.
Staff member at Tilburg University
- The first Dutch course will be covered by the School/Service. If you have already participated in a Dutch course at the Language Center, you can join this language course at a reduced rate. The fees can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
Alumnus of Tilburg University
- Tilburg University alumni can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
External participant
- Professionals from outside Tilburg University can take this language. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.