Dutch 1&2 intensive
practical information
| number of classes: | 20 classes of 5 hours (including breaks) |
| 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 10 ECTS . |
| course material : |
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: | € 850 for Leiden University (prospective) students and staff
€ 1020 for all other participants description fo the tariff groups |
| enrolment | Click here for the enrolment procedure. |
course programme 2009-2010
| code | places left* | day | time | period | start enrolment** |
| _______ | _________ | _______ | _______ | ___________ | ____________ |
| nd12-gk | none | Mon-Fri | 10-12
13-16 |
26 Jul-25 Aug. | 1 May 2010 |
| * | 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.
No knowledge of the language is required in order to join this course. It is a beginners course. If you pass the test at the end of the course you can join Dutch 3 or Dutch 3+4.
course description
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: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Texts and topics of conversation will be centred around everyday situations. Attention will be given to basic vocabulary: students will learn approximately 1300 words. Various aspects of elementary Dutch grammar are also included in the course. Conversation skills will be practised with the whole class as well as in groups and language lab equipment will be used. Students are expected to prepare at home; preparation time is estimated to be approximately 3 hours per session. Upon completing the course, participants will be able to have a basic conversation about everyday subjects, like where they live, family matters, going out, studies, work, medical topics. They will also be able to understand basic texts and conversations. Course result: level A2 (Common European Framework). Upon successful completion of this course, participants can enrol in the Dutch 3 or Dutch 3&4 course.