Dutch is a Germanic language that is spoken by approximately 23 million people world-wide. Most of these live in the Netherlands and in Belgium, but Dutch is also spoken in Surinam and on the Dutch Antilles. This beginners' course in Dutch offers you the opportunity to learn the Dutch language fast and well.

You will start at beginners' level and attempt to reach level A2. This course combines the courses Dutch level 1, 2 and 3 and covers the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. During the course you will also get familiarized with Dutch customs and manners.

Course activities include:

- talks

- dialogues

- pronunciation

- grammar exercises

- letter writing.

Period
22-07-2013 - 30-08-2013 (6 weeks)

Target group
Beginners. No previous knowledge of Dutch required.



Course aim
After completing this course:

- You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, local geography, employment).

- You will be able to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

- You can describe in simple terms aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

- You have knowledge of the Dutch language at A2-level and will be able to enroll Dutch courses at B1 level (CEFR).

Credits
0.0 ECTS creditsCertificate of Attendance

Course fee
EUR 2195: Course + course materials + housing

EUR 1320: Course + course materials

Course leader
Marc Gebuis, MSc

Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.

Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400