Product
Social Dutch 4
Did you complete Social Dutch 3 and would you like to continue learning Dutch? Or do you already speak Dutch well in social situations, but want to further improve your language skills? Would you like to know for example how to talk about your health, or how to give your opinion in different ways? In that case, our Social Dutch 4 course is just the thing for you.
Target group
This course is intended for bachelor's and master's students of Wageningen University & Research who want to further improve their Dutch language skills.
Course level
Entry level: Halfway to A2 (CEFR)
Level on completion: A2 (CEFR)
Course content
The main objective of these courses is to learn to communicate in Dutch. All skills are developed: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
What will this course teach you?
More attention than in the Social Dutch-courses 1 to 3 is given to such matters as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Reading and writing skills are mostly practiced in the time allotted for self-study.
After this course, you will be able to:
- ask friendly questions;
- name body parts;
- give instructions about movement;
- describe the future;
- encourage someone;
- write a formal letter or email;
- give advice;
- say how you feel and talk about your health;
- ask for personal information;
- give compliments;
- say that something is unnecessary or that you do not want to answer;
- ask for an opinion and give your opinion
Grammar is always covered in a communication context and for functional purposes.
Culture and history influence the language of a country. That is why this course will also pay attention to interesting and relevant aspects of Dutch culture and history. Knowledge about these topics will make it easier to understand Dutch people and their responses.
Admission requirements
For this course you need prior knowledge of Dutch. You can sign up for this course, if you have participated in Social Dutch 3.
Have you studied Dutch before? Then make an appointment via into@wur.nl for an intake interview to discuss which course is suitable.
Dates en times
| Group | Days | Start date | End date | Time | Status |
| Social Dutch 4 (face-to-face) | Monday + Wednesday | 27 January 2025 | 24 March 2025 | 19:15-20:45 hrs. | available |
This course is offered annually in January, April and September.
If you would like to take this course but it is either full or does not list a starting date that suits you, please click here and you will be notified once you can sign up for new dates.
Location
You follow the course entirely online using the Virtual Classroom in Brightspace or at our location: Campus Wageningen University & Research.
Number of meetings
15 online meetings of 1.5 hours.
Self-study
3 to 4 hours of self-study per week.
Course materials
Start.nl part 2 - Dutch for beginners. ISBN: 9789046903797
After having registered for this course, you will receive additional information about the course materials in due time.
Certification
After the course you will receive a certificate from Wageningen in’to Languages, provided you have attended at least 80% of the classes.With this certificate you can continue with Intermediate Dutch 3.
Fee
| WUR students | €90 |
| Regular fee | €275 |
The course price does not include course materials.
Payment: We will send you an invoice by email on the day the course starts.