Intensive summer course Basic Dutch 2
In short
About this course- Start: August 2026
- Duration: 10 classes
- WUR employee fee: free
- Regular fee: € 547,-
- Location: WUR campus
With the intensive summer course Basic Dutch 2 you will be fully immersed in the Dutch language for two weeks. Would you like to be able to speak Dutch with your colleagues, supervisor, friends or neighbours? What about travelling by public transport, ordering in cafés or restaurants or shopping in the Netherlands? Would you also like to learn about Dutch customs and traditions, both within and outside the university? If so, our Basic Dutch 2 course is perfect for you. This course is a continuation of (the intensive) Basic Dutch 1 course, but you can also take it if you already have some basic understanding of the language.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is geared towards international employees, PhD candidates or expats with little knowledge of the Dutch language and who are interested in learning the language for social purposes.
Admission requirements
From entry level A1 to A1
For the intensive summer course Basic Dutch 2, you need prior knowledge of Dutch. If you have participated in Basic Dutch 1 or the intensive summer course Basic Dutch 1, you can start this course.
You can also start if you have previously studied Dutch elsewhere, for example, in your own country. Schedule an online intake via into@wur.nl so we can determine which level is suitable.
If German is your native language, we offer you the opportunity to start directly 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).
What will the course cover?
Skills
After this course you can:
- Ask about arrival and departure times;
- Ask where the bus stops;
- Book a trip;
- Reserve a hotel room;
- Talk about your home;
- Ask for someone's address;
- Talk about past events;
- Talk about your vacation;
- Order at a café or restaurant;
- Make a reservation at a restaurant;
- Talk about (your favorite) food and drinks;
- Ask about clothes;
- Describe colors;
- Say you're not satisfied with something;
- Have conversations in a shop;
Grammar
Grammar is always addressed in a communicative context and in functional situations.
For example: When you learn to talk about events in the past, you also learn about the present perfect tense, because knowledge of this grammatical topic is useful and relevant for speaking or writing clearly about past events.
The course also focuses on Dutch pronunciation and interesting aspects of Dutch culture.
The teacher uses Dutch as much as possible during the course.
Dates and times
Currently, it is not possible yet to register for this course.
If you would you like to take this course but it is either full or does not list a starting date that suits you, please express your interest via our form and you will be notified once you can sign up for new dates. If all groups are fully booked and you want to be put on the waiting list for a particular period, please also fill in the interest form and then indicate this in the comments.
Practical information
- WUR employees and partners: Free of charge - The costs of this course can be covered by the department/knowledge unit where you work. Read more about this.
- WUR employees and PhD candidates: €520
- Regular fee: €547
The course fee does not include course materials.
Payment: We will send you an invoice by email on the day the course starts.
The course consists of 10 lessons. You should also allow 1.5 hours of self-study per day to reach the desired level. The maximum number of participants per group is 16.
You will attend classes at our location: Forum, Wageningen Campus.
- Start.nl part 1 (2nd edition 2017), ISBN: 9789046905661.
If you participate in this course, you will receive more information about purchasing 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.
Intake & enrolment
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.
It is currently not possible yet to register for this course. Please express your interest via our form and you will be notified once you can sign up for new dates.
Why take a course at In'to?
- You will learn to really use the language by engaging in lots of interactive exercises with a focus on speaking.
- You will gain insight into the culture and nuances of the language, enabling you to understand it better and communicate more effectively.
- Learning together with fellow course participants and a teacher who challenges you and provides feedback keeps you motivated and makes learning more fun and effective.
Customized Dutch training
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 need advice? We're happy to help!
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