In this course, you will learn the basics of Dutch language. You will develop speaking, writing, listening and reading skills with respect to topics relevant to international students living in the Netherlands. These topics include:- introducing yourself;- shopping for groceries;- ordering food and drinks;- buying clothes;- asking directions and doing sports.During the course we will use a teaching method that is especially designed for international students and expats. This method divides the learning process in the following three steps:- Preparing a topic through online exercises.- Practising skills and vocabulary in class. - Consolidating what you have learnt through homework assignments.Wherever needed, grammar will be dealt with within the context of the topics discussed. The emphasis, however, will always be on the communicative aspects of learning the Dutch language. In addition to the standard course materials, we also offer a large number of online tools through the Dutch Tool Box that has been developed by the Tilburg University Language Center. This includes reading modules, vocabulary, grammar, listening, etc.

Course leader
Dr. M.A. van de Visser

Target group
Prospective exchange students and non-Dutch speaking students with little or no knowledge of Dutch.

Course aim
The course combines language acquisition with an introduction to Dutch culture. The Dutch Intensive Language Course is designed within the internationally approved European Reference Framework for language courses. It starts at the level of absolute beginners and aims to reach level A1-plus.

Fee info
EUR 900: - The course fee does not include any study materials. - Tilburg University students 'pay' with 12 language vouchers. If you do not have enough vouchers, you pay 65 per language voucher. - Prospective Tilburg University students who register from September 2015 pay 900 and can use their language vouchers to get a refund of 780.- Tilburg University members of staff: pay 815.- External participants pay 900.- Alumni who graduated less than four years ago, can participate in this course at the internal rate of 815.Tilburg University Summer School charges a fee of 70 per participant for the organization of the event. The course fee does not include accommodation. You have to arrange accommodation yourself. Tilburg University Summer School recommends you to book a room with the housing company directly. If you wish to do so, you can indicate this during your registration.

Tilburg University
Address: International Office, PO Box 90153 International Office P 2.219
Postal code: 5000LE
City: Tilburg
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://tilburguniversity.nl/summerschool
E-mail: summerschool@tilburguniversity.nl
Phone: 0031134663743 (or 8911)