Dutch 1&2

Dutch 1 & 2 is an intensive Dutch as a second language daytime course, integrating Dutch courses 1 and 2. It is a beginners course in which all the basic language skills will be dealt with.

practical information

number of contact hours: 110
preparation:              approximately 3 hours per lesson
target group: students, university staff and others 
maximum number of participants       
15
language of instruction:
Dutch and English
course conclusion: final test and certificate (minimum attendance 80%)
ECTS: The student should enquire with their department whether course participation can be converted into credits. The course is equivalent to 5 ECTS .
course material : Nederlands voor buitenlanders, Delftse methode, Bondi Sciarone e.a
textbook ISBN 978-908506667-5
exercise book ISBN 978-908506720-7
You are requested to arrange your own purchase of the course material. It is available at most good bookstores
price: summer courses: € 850 for Leiden University (prospective) students and staff
€ 1020 for all other participants
courses starting in September 2010
€ 900 for Leiden University (prospective) students and staff
€ 1100 for all other participants
description fo the tariff groups
enrolment  Click here for the enrolment procedure.

starting September 2010

code    places    day    time     period start enrolment
nd12-ha     none   mtwt   9.15-12    20 Sep-9 Dec    1 June 2010
nd12-hb     none   mttf   9.15-12  20 Sep-10 Dec    1 June 2010
nd12-hc     none   mtwt   9.15-12  20 Sep-9 Dec    1 June 2010
nd12-hd     none   mttf   15.15-18  20 Sep-10 Dec    1 June 2010

starting January 2010

code places   day    time period start enrolment
nd12-    n/a  mtwt   9.15-12    1 Nov. 2010
nd12-    n/a  mttf   9.15-12  1 Nov. 2010

starting April 2010

code places left day time period start enrolment
nd12-    n/a 9.15-12    1 Febr. 2011
nd12-    n/a 9.15-12  1 Febr. 2011

Holidays:
2010: week 42, 4 Oct., week 51 and 52 
2011: week 8 and 17, 22 April, 5 May, 13 June

Dates and times are subject to change.
* If the course is full you can request to be put on the waiting list . You may not enrol for a course once it has started.
* Enrolment forms which are received before the first day of enrolment will only be processed after the enrolment date as indicated on the website.

level and admission

The course level is indicated with the help of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

skills starting level     target level
listening 0 A2
reading 0 A2
speaking production     0 A2
speaking interaction 0 A2
writing  0 A2

Click on the skills for further clarification.  

Knowledge of the language is not required for enrolment in this course. It is a beginners course.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants may enrol in Dutch 3 or Dutch 3&4.   

course description

Dutch 1+2 is an intensive daytime Dutch course which integrates levels 1 and 2.

It is a beginners course in which all the basic language skills are dealt with: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Texts and topics of conversation are centred around everyday situations. Attention is given to basic vocabulary: students will learn approximately 1300 new words. Various aspects of elementary Dutch grammar are also included in the course. Conversation skills are practised in the class as well as in groups and language lab equipment is used. Students are expected to prepare at home; preparation time is estimated to be approximately 3 hours per session.

The pace is fast and students are expected to actively participate and prepare for the lessons. A basic knowledge of English and Roman script is required.

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to have a basic conversation about everyday subjects, such as family, study, work, visiting the doctor and going out. They will also be able to understand basic texts and conversations. 

The target level is A2 in accordance with the Common European Framework.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants may enrol in Dutch 3 or Dutch 3&4.

Last Modified: 07-09-2010