Introduction to Dutch
Are you an international student and want to feel at home in the Netherlands quickly? Then sign up for this course!
Fast facts
- Beginners level
- UM bachelor and master students (exchange students excluded)
- All skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading)
- Attention to Dutch and Maastricht culture
- Practical assignments
- 14 lessons of 2 hours
- 12 - 14 participants
- 4 hours of homework and preparation for lessons
- Certificate level A1
Course Description
In 14 weeks, you will learn the basics of Dutch (A1) and discover more about the Dutch and Maastricht culture! In the Intensive Introduction to Dutch course (A1) during summer, this is even within 3 weeks.
The course is practice-oriented, interactive and above all: fun!
* This course is for non-German-speaking students who have no prior knowledge of Dutch. Are you a native German speakers, then please have a look at our Social Dutch course for German speakers.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- introduce yourself and someone else
- talk about hobbies
- talk about family and friends
- order in a restaurant or bar
- talk about daily activities
- make an appointment
- do grocery shopping
- tell the time
- talk about vacation
- talk about your house
- talk about food and drinks
- talk about clothes
Costs
For UM bachelor and master students. Participation 1x free, thereafter € 300. Course material is not included in the course price.
Course material: Start.nl Deel 1. ISBN 978-90-469-0566-1, uitgeverij Coutinho; textbook for the grouplessons, website for selfstudy. Or as E-book ISBN9789046964064 via Bookshelf.
(The textbook contains a unique, personal access code to a website. Therefore, do not buy it second-hand.)
Certificate A1: if you have met the requirements for this course, you will receive a digital certificate. With this certificate, you can progress to an A2minus course.
Certificate and ECTS
To be eligible for certification, you must meet the attendance requirement and pass the tests. You will be sent this certificate digitally.
This course represents 3 ECTS, but not all faculties award ECTS points for this course. You can check this with your own faculty.