Frequently asked questions Winter School

What can you expect with our online courses?

I’m already enrolled in a course at Wageningen in’to Languages and want to register for a Winter school course at Radboud in’to Languages. Do I have to create a new account?

Yes. We offer our Winter school courses in collaboration with our partner organisation Radboud in’to Languages, which is why we ask you to create a new account with them upon registration.

During the registration process you will see the following question:

Are you a student or an employee at Radboud University or Radboud university medical center or were you previously enrolled in course offered by Radboud in’to Languages? You can answer ‘no’ to this question. You will then be asked to enter your personal details for the new account. You can enter your WUR address or a different email address.

Do WUR employees and students receive a discount on the Winter School courses?

Discount

Students and staff of Wageningen University & Research will receive a 10% discount* on open-registration courses. This discount will be calculated automatically. The standard discount will apply for students and staff for courses offered by Wageningen in’to Languages.

All of our courses and training programmes are exempt from VAT.

Payment options

Students and external participants Invoice
WUR employees Invoice and internal chargeback. Are you interested in taking a course offered by our partner organisation Radboud in’to Languages and is your employer willing to pay the course fees? If so, WUR employees are eligible for an internal chargeback. To apply, enter your employer's contact details in the registration form.

* This discount applies to most courses, with the exception of the Boost Camps and the intensive writing week.

What are the payment options for the Winter school courses?

Payment options

Students and external participants Invoice
WUR employees Invoice and internal chargeback. Are you interested in taking a course offered by our partner organisation Radboud in’to Languages and is your employer willing to pay the course fees? If so, WUR employees are eligible for an internal chargeback. To apply, enter your employer's contact details in the registration form.

 

All of our courses and training programmes are exempt from VAT.

* This discount applies to most courses, with the exception of the Boost Camps.

I want to take a language course. What is the best entry level for me?

All open-registration language courses offered by In’to Languages are linked to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you're learning a new language, it's best to enrol in a beginner’s course at the A0 or A1 level. If you have prior experience with the language and you're not sure what level you should start at, consult the overview below. You can also check the entry requirements of the course (if applicable).

 CEFR-levels

A1

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

A2

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

B1

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

C1

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

C2

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

Learning a language online, how does that work at In’to?

The course can be taken online in the Virtual Classroom in Brightspace.

How does the Virtual Classroom work?

In a Virtual Classroom, just like in a real meeting, you can discuss theory, share knowledge and experiences, do exercises, give and receive feedback and experiment with other forms of learning. Learning a language in the Virtual Classroom is similar to taking a regular class, but of course some things will be different. It may take some getting used to the technology and some of the assignments and working methods will be slightly different.

What to expect?

Personal attention from an expert teacher

This is central to all our courses. Our teachers and trainers are all experts in online teaching. They are flexible and think along with you. Together you work on answering your questions and achieving your learning goals.

Group lessons on fixed dates and times
You will receive group lessons on fixed dates and times in the Virtual Classroom.

Slides or whiteboard
In the Virtual Classroom, you see your teacher and the slides or a whiteboard, just like in a real classroom.

Interaction with teacher and fellow students
In addition to explanations and instructions, classes consist of interaction with the teacher and your fellow students. You can talk to each other using video chat, use the chat box and ask questions.

Working together in small groups
In addition, you can work together in smaller groups in separate virtual ‘rooms’.

Interactive methods and online assignments
The teacher uses various interactive methods and uses online assignments and tests.

Homework and teaching materials in the online learning environment
Each week, the homework and teaching materials are made available for you in the online learning environment.

The Winter School courses do not fit my learning goals. Is it possible to take a tailor-made training?

Would you like to learn a new language or master a new communication skill at your own pace and in your own environment, whenever it suits you best?

We will find a fitting solution for any question you may have or language you want to learn.

Our tailor-made online language and communication courses allow you to learn remotely with the personal assistance of a teacher. Through the use of online tools and the virtual classroom, you get the best of both worlds. On the one hand, you’ll have the freedom to learn wherever you want, and on the other hand you’ll have the luxury of having a teacher who motivates and guides you when needed.

I am interested in a tailor-made training