Dutch 2
Dutch 2 is a language course for students with a basic knowledge of Dutch. Attention will be paid to basic vocabulary and basic grammar, however, students are expected to know elementary words and rules of grammar.
practical information
| contact hours: | 55 |
| preparation: | approximately 2 hours per lesson |
| target group: | students, university staff and others |
| maximum number of participants |
16 |
| 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: | € 505,- for Leiden University (prospective) students and staff
€ 640,- for all other participants description fo the tariff groups |
course programme and enrolment
Via the link 'course programme and enrolment for individuals' you can see the course programme, how many places are still available, and you can enrol for a course.
course programme and enrolment for individuals : individuals can pay by Credit Card or iDEAL.
enrolment for Organisations or Institutes : we will send an invoice to the paying company/organisation.
Holidays
2012: 20-24 February, 6-9 April, 30 April-5 May, 17-19 May, 27-28 May
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 | A1 | A2 |
| reading | A1 | A2 |
| speaking production | A1 | A2 |
| speaking interaction | A1 | A2 |
| writing | A1 | A2 |
Click on the skills for further clarification.
For this course knowledge of the language is required. Those who have a certificate from the previous course can enrol directly. Others are required to check by means of an entrance exam if they have sufficient knowledge to take part. This is a computerised test which you can only do at the Language Centre. Please get in touch with us to make an appointment and we will make a reservation for you: 071 - 5272332 / talencentrum@hum.leidenuniv.nl
course description
Dutch 2 is a language course for students with basic knowledge of Dutch.
The course focuses on basic vocabulary and grammar. However, students are expected to know elementary words and rules of grammar. Various linguistic skills are dealt with in this course: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Texts and topics of conversation focus upon everyday language use. The student learns approximately 600 words. Conversation skills are practised with the class, as well as in groups, and language lab equipment is used. Furthermore, the tutor deals with texts and grammatical topics. 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 to prepare for the lessons. A basic knowledge of English and Roman script is required.
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to hold a basic conversation on everyday subjects, such as where they live, family matters, going out, studies, work, medical topics. Participants 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 for Dutch 3.