Are you an international student and want to feel at home in the Netherlands quickly? Then sign up for this course.
In 14 weeks, you will learn the basics of Dutch (A1) and discover more about Dutch and Maastricht culture!
The course is practice-oriented, interactive and above all: fun!
Fast facts
- Beginners level
- UM bachelor and master students (exchange students excluded)
- All skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading)
- Attention to Dutch and Maastricht culture
- Practical assignments
- 14 lessons 2 hours
- 12 - 14 participants
- 4 hours homework and preperation for lessons
- Certificate level A1
Start learning Dutch now
Costs:
For UM bachelor and master students. Participation 1x free, thereafter € 300
Course material is not included in the course price.
Intake and registration
If you are not a beginner, you can request an intake interview to determine your level. The intake interview will take place online.
Arrange the intake interview well before the start of the course, as it will be easier to make an appointment then. In your application, suggest a date and time when you can come to an intake interview.
Certificate and ECTS
To be eligible for certification, you must meet the attendance requirement and pass the tests. You will be sent this certificate digitally.
This course represents 3 ECTS, but not all faculties award ECTS points for this course. You can check this with your own faculty.
Intensive introduction to Dutch, A1 (only for students)
The learning objectives of the Intensive Introduction to Dutch are the same as the regular Introduction to Dutch, only in the intensive course you have several lessons within a few weeks: 3 weeks (1 lesson of 2 hours each day).
This course is for non-German-speaking students who have no prior knowledge of Dutch. An intake is not required. This course has a study load equivalent to 3 ECTS.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- introduce yourself and someone else
- talk about hobbies
- talk about family and friends
- talk about daily activities
- make an appointment
- order in a bar or restaurant
- do grocery shopping
- talk about arrival and departure times
- book a trip/hotel room
- talk about your house
- talk about events in the past/holiday activities
- make a reservation at a restaurant
- talk about food and drinks
- talk about clothes
Course material: Start.nl Deel 1. ISBN 978-90-469-0566-1, uitgeverij Coutinho; tekstboek voor groepsles, website voor zelfstudie. Of als E-book ISBN9789046964064 via Bookshelf.
(In het lesboek zit een unieke, persoonlijke toegangscode tot een website. Koop het daarom niet tweedehands)
Certificate A1: if you have met the requirements for this course, you will receive a digital certificate. With this certificate, you can progress to an A2min course.