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Basic Dutch 1 (standard & fast track)

tulpen met molen op de achtergrond

In short

About this course
  • Start: February 2026
  • Duration: 14 lessons
  • WUR employee fee: free
  • Regular fee: € 547,-
  • Location: WUR campus

Would you like to be able to speak Dutch with your colleagues, supervisor, friends or neighbours? Or be able to read the labels in the supermarket, ask where you can find something, or hold a conversation with your neighbours? Would you also like to learn more about Dutch customs and traditions? If so, our Basic Dutch 1 course is perfect for you.

Who is this course suitable for?

Target group

This course is geared towards international employees, PhD candidates and expats with little to no knowledge of the Dutch language and who are interested in learning the language for social purposes.

Admission requirements

Content and approach
Rij Amsterdamse huizen

From 0 to on the way to A1

You don't need any prior knowledge of Dutch for Basic Dutch 1. To be sure this course is suitable for your level and study goals, please contact us at into@wur.nl.

If you are a native German speaker, we offer you the option of immediately enrolling in Basic Dutch 2, provided you study chapters 1 through 5 of the course book beforehand.

This course will help you reach language level A1. Read more about the language levels (CEFR).

Approach
You'll learn to communicate in Dutch. All skills are covered: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We'll focus on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and Dutch customs and traditions. Reading and writing will be done largely through independent study.

What will this course teach you?

Skills

Once you have completed the course, you will know:

  • introduce yourself/someone else;
  • tell someone where you are from;
  • ask someone where they are from;
  • spell your name, address and city;
  • explain how you are doing and ask someone how they are doing;
  • explain what you study and ask what someone else studies;
  • talk about your hobbies;
  • invite someone to do something;
  • talk about what you like/don’t like;
  • ask someone what they enjoy doing;
  • talk about your family;
  • describe someone’s personality and appearance;
  • talk about your daily activities;
  • ask for the time and tell someone the time;
  • ask and explain what’s happening;
  • make an appointment;
  • hold a conversation in a shop;
  • ask where something is and explain where people/things are;
  • ask the price of a product.

Grammar

Once you have completed the course, you will know:

  • numbers up to 100;
  • the days of the week;
  • the months of the year.

Learning grammar is secondary to developing good communication skills and a good vocabulary. Only the basics of grammar will be covered, such as sentence structure, present tense verb conjugation, negation, question structure and pronouns.

This course will also cover Dutch pronunciation and interesting aspects of Dutch culture.

The lecturer will speak Dutch as much as possible during the course.

Dates and times

Schedule

Fast track

  • Start date: 24 February 2026
  • End date: 7 April 2026
  • Class day and time: Tuesday 15:30 - 18:30
  • Location: face-to-face at the WUR campus

Standard track

  • Start date: 27 February 2026
  • End date: 19 June 2026
  • Class day and time: Friday 9.00 - 10:30
  • Location: face-to-face at the WUR campus

View the full schedule here

This course is offered several times a year in two variants: the standard track and the fast track. In addition, we offer an Intensive Summer course Basic Dutch 1.

Would you like to take Basic Dutch 1, but the course is fully booked or your desired start date is not yet listed? Sign up for the notification list and we will let you know if a place becomes available or when you can sign up for new dates.

Practical information

Practical
Intake & registration

Would you like to check first whether this course is suitable for your level? Send your phone number to into@wur.nl for a free intake interview.

Why a course from In'to?

  • You'll learn to truly use the language through numerous interactive exercises focused on speaking.
  • You'll gain insight into the culture and nuances of the language, helping you understand it better and communicate more effectively.
  • By learning together with fellow students and a teacher who challenges you and provides feedback, you'll stay motivated and learning will be more fun and effective.

Tailor-made Dutch course

Would you prefer individual or faster lessons? Or do you have a specific goal you'd like to work on? We also offer a personalized program, fully tailored to your needs and wishes.

More information

Do you have a question? Or do you want some advice? We're happy to help.

Wageningen in'to Languages

Organisational unit

OS Wageningen in to Languages

Accreditation

Certificate

Course starts immediately

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Language of instruction

Dutch

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