Advanced Dutch 2 (standard track)
In short
About this course- Start: February 2026
- Duration: 14 classes
- WUR employee fee: free
- Regular fee: € 575,-
- Location: WUR campus
Do you speak Dutch already, but would like to be able to express yourself with greater nuance, detail, and finesse? Do you want to feel more confident when communicating in a professional or formal context? Do you want your conversations with Dutch friends and colleagues to have more depth? Do you want to expand your vocabulary, practice communication skills, and even learn about what is typically Dutch? In that case, take the Advanced Dutch 2 course!
Who is this course suitable for?
The course is for international employees, PhD candidates or expats who already have prior knowledge of Dutch and who want to learn Dutch for social purposes on and outside their workplace.
Admission requirements
From B1 to on the way to B2
For Advanced Dutch 2, you need prior knowledge of Dutch. If you have completed Advanced Dutch 1, you can participate in Advanced Dutch 2. You can also start if you have studied Dutch before, for example, in your own country. Schedule an online intake via into@wur.nl so we can determine which level is suitable.
This course will help you reach language level B2. After completing this course, you can continue learning Dutch with our Advanced Dutch 3 course (level: B2). Read more about the language levels (CEFR).
What will this course teach you?
Skills
Once you have completed the course, you will be able to:
- talk about your own positive traits and about those of people you admire;
- give compliments;
- respond to compliments appropriately;
- conduct a conversation about current affairs and society;
- talk about your personal and general wishes for the future;
- react appropriately in emotionally charged situations;
- talk about your own, someone else’s, or your company’s concrete plans for the future;
- reach agreements with your discussion partners about tasks/activities that must be performed;
- remind discussion partners of agreements/promises made;
- provide a well-founded opinion about tasks/activities;
- present clear and structured arguments;
- write formal letters.
Grammar
Example: When you learn to write formal letters, you will also learn about the passive voice as knowledge about this grammatical topic is useful and relevant for writing a good formal letter at a higher level.
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.
Example:
What type of compliments are appropriate among colleagues? How do you remind a friend of a promise they haven’t kept yet, in a friendly but firm way? In the Netherlands, how long can you discuss your own positive traits before people start to think you are arrogant?
Dates and times
- Start date: 23 February 2026
- End date: 22 June 2026
- Class day and time: Monday 11.15 - 12.45
- Location: face-to-face at the WUR campus
This course is offered annually in February/March and October.
Would you like to take Advanced Dutch 2, but the course is fully booked or your desired start date is not yet listed? Sign up for the notification list and we will let you know if a place becomes available or when you can sign up for new dates.
Practical information
- WUR employees and partners: Free of charge - The costs can be borne by the department/Sciences Group where you work. Read more about this.
- WUR employees and PhD candidates: €560
- Regular fee: €575
The course price does not include course materials.
The course consists of 14 lessons of 1.5 hours per week. You should also allow for 3 to 4 hours of self-study per week to reach the desired level. The maximum number of participants per group is 16.
If you register for an online course, you follow all classes online using the Virtual Classroom in Brightspace. If you choose a face-to-face course, all classes will take place at Wageningen Campus.
- Nederlands op niveau, ISBN: 9789046904411.
After having registered for this course, you will receive additional information about the course materials in due time.
After the course you will receive a certificate from Wageningen in’to Languages, provided you have attended at least 80% of the classes. Would you like to continue improving your language skills? It is possible to proceed into Advanced Dutch 3.
Intake & registration
Would you like to check first whether this course is suitable for your level? Send your phone number to into@wur.nl for a free intake interview.
Why a course from In'to?
- You'll learn to truly use the language through numerous interactive exercises focused on speaking.
- You'll gain insight into the culture and nuances of the language, helping you understand it better and communicate more effectively.
- By learning together with fellow students and a teacher who challenges you and provides feedback, you'll stay motivated and learning will be more fun and effective.
Tailor-made Dutch courses
Would you prefer individual or faster lessons? Or do you have a specific goal you'd like to work on? We also offer a personalized program, fully tailored to your needs and wishes.
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