Dutch 1A
Dutch 1A is a beginners' course of Dutch as a Second Language for international students of Leiden University.
practical information
| number of classes: | 12 classes of 1,75 hours (including breaks) |
| preparation: | approximately 2 hours per lesson |
| target group: | international students |
| group size: | minimum of 8, maximum of 18 students |
| languages of instruction: | Dutch and English |
| course conclusion: | final test and certificate (minimum attendance: 80% of the lessons) |
| ECTS | The student should enquire with their department whether course participation can be converted into credits. The course is equivalent to 3 ECTS |
| course material: |
De Delftse Methode (textbook and exercisebook) - app. €90 chapters 1-8
You can also borrow a reader with the course material at the Academic Language Centre, which you will have to return after use |
| price: | €185 excluding course material |
course programme
| code | day | times | period |
| _________ | __________ | ___________ | ____________ |
| nd1A-ia | Wednesday | 15.15-17.00 hrs | 29 Feb - 30 May 2012 |
| nd1A-ib | Wednesday | 16.30-19.00 hrs | 29 Feb - 18 April 2012 |
registration and payment
Via the link below (Enrolment for individuals) you can see how many places are still available, and you can enrol for a course.
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.
level and admission
Level
The course level is indicated with the help of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
| skills | starting level | target level |
| listening | 0 | A1- |
| reading | 0 | A1- |
| speaking production | 0 | A1- |
| speaking interaction | 0 | A1- |
| writing | 0 | A1- |
Admission requirements
Dutch: No knowledge of Dutch is required.
English: You need to have some knowledge of English in order to understand the teacher's explanation in English.
course description
Dutch 1A is a beginners course of Dutch as a second language (NT2) for international students of the University of Leiden. All the basic language skills will be dealt with: speaking, listening, writing and reading. During the course you will acquire basic Dutch grammar and vocabulary. Reading texts and topics of conversation will be centred around everyday situations, giving you the opportunity to become familiar with both informal and formal language use.