Dutch - Fast Track
In this course for native speakers of Germanic languages other than English (such as German, Norwegian or Swedish), you will quickly learn the basic grammar of Dutch. You will acquire vocabulary aimed at understanding simple written and spoken Dutch. Owing to the affinities between your mother tongue and Dutch, you will reach level A2 in a short time.
In addition to grammar and vocabulary, the course pays a lot of attention to speaking and writing skills. This is done through assignments inside and outside of class. Both part 1 and part 2 of the method Start.nl are covered in their 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 studies, hobbies, family, someone's home, health, and relationships;
- share information about routines and habits, such as your daily routine and meals;
- make an appointment and respond to a proposal;
- go shopping, order food and drinks, and discuss someone's preferences or prices;
- ask for directions and give directions;
- describe things like the weather and different tastes of food and drink;
- share personal past experiences about things like vacations or the house a person has lived in;
- ask friendly questions 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 Dutch III.
Final Exam
The course is completed with an oral exam and a written exam (midterm and final).
Specifics
- This course is taught entirely on campus. For the 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. Lessons are not recorded for later viewing.
- The language of instruction in the course is Dutch (and if necessary, English).
- Language learning takes time! In this course, you are expected to spend 8 hours a week on independent study.
- The Language Center reserves the right to cancel the course should enrollment numbers prove to be insufficient.
Dutch - Fast Track in short
| Duration and Course Format | 13 x 3-hour classes, 8 hours self-study per week, 6 ECTS credits |
| Start | End of August and end of January |
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| Level | From 0 to A2 (Common European Framework of Reference) |
| Read more | Course information and timetable |
Register
This course is intended for all native speakers of a Germanic language, such as German, Norwegian or Swedish who are highly educated.
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.