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 upper-intermediate course in Dutch offers you the opportunity to learn the Dutch language fast and well. It 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, discussions, oral and written summaries, grammar exercises and letter-writing.After completing this course (B2 level), students can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. They will be able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party. Students can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Period
04-07-2011 - 29-07-2011 (4 weeks)
Target group
You are required to do a placement test developed by the James Boswell Instituut. The placement test consists of two parts: multiple choice and writing. A teacher will assess your language skills. On the basis of your test result you will get an advice about which course is suitable for you.
Course aim
Level B2 (Common European Framework). This course can serve as a preparation for the NT2 State Exam (programme 2).
Credits
0.0 ECTS credits. Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 1415: Course + course materials + housing
EUR 810: Course + course materials
Course leader
Drs. Bettina Nelemans
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
Dutch Language Level 5 (July)
