Advanced Dutch 1 (standard & fast track)
In short
About this course- Start: February 2026
- Duration: 14 classes
- WUR employee fee: free
- Regular fee: € 575,-
- Location: online
Do you want to improve your Dutch language skills even further, for example so you can talk with colleagues or friends about your research, arts and politics? Would you like to participate in discussions at work or with your acquaintances? Do you think it would be fun to be able to talk with your neighbours, for instance about your living environment? Would you like to broaden your vocabulary, practice communication skills and also learn what makes things typically Dutch? Then take part in the Advanced Dutch 1 course.
Who is this course suitable for?
The course is for international employees, PhD candidates or expats who already have prior knowledge of Dutch and who want to learn Dutch for social purposes on and outside their workplace.
Admission requirements
From on the way to B1 to B1
You need prior knowledge of Dutch to start. If you have completed Intermediate Dutch 3, you can participate in Advanced Dutch 1. You can also start if you have studied Dutch before, for example, in your own country. Schedule an online intake via into@wur.nl so we can determine which level is suitable.
This course will help you reach B1 language level. After completing this course, you can continue learning Dutch with our Advanced Dutch 2 course (level: on the way to B2). Learn more about the language levels (CEFR).
What do the classes cover?
Skills
- Talking about travelling in the past tense
- Organising a trip
- Talking about motivations, feelings and emotions
- Talking about music and preferences
- Giving advice
- Asking questions and giving advice
- Giving your own opinion
- Talking about social media
- Filing a complaint
- Talking about films
- Presenting facts and information
Grammar
In this French 3 course, we cover a range of grammar topics, including:
- The difference between the passé composé and the imparfait
- The plus-que-parfait
- The participe présent and the gérondif
- Expressing condition and regret
- Giving advice
- Giving a substantiated opinion
- Indirect questions
- Passive sentences
- Indirect speech
- The subjonctif
- The pronoun EN
Dates and times
Standard track
- Start date: 26 February 2026
- End date: 18 June 2026
- Class day and time: Thursday 11.00 - 12:30
- Location: online
This course is offered annually in February/March and October.
Would you like to take Advanced 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
- WUR employees and partners: Free of charge - The costs can be borne by the department/Sciences Group where you work. Read more about this.
- WUR employees and PhD candidates: €560
- Regular fee: €575
The course price does not include course materials.
Payment: We will send you an invoice by email on the day the course starts.
The course consists of 14 lessons of 1.5 hours per week. You should also allow for 3 to 4 hours of self-study per week to reach the desired level. The maximum number of participants per group is 16.
If you register for an online course, you follow all classes online using the Virtual Classroom in Brightspace. If you choose a face-to-face course, all classes will take place at Wageningen Campus.
- Nederlands in Actie, ISBN: 9789046908426
After having registered for this course, you will receive additional information about the course materials in due time.
After the course you will receive a certificate from Wageningen in’to Languages, provided you have attended at least 80% of the classes. Would you like to continue improving your language skills? It is possible to proceed into Advanced Dutch 2.
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.
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Do you have a question? Or do you need advice? We're happy to help!
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