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Basic Dutch 2 (standard & fast track)

Molens van Kinderdijk bij laagstaande zon

In short

About this course
  • Start: February 2026
  • Duration: 14 classes
  • WUR employee fee: free
  • Regular fee: € 547,-
  • Location: WUR campus or online

Would you like to be able to speak Dutch with your colleagues, supervisor, friends or neighbours? What about travelling by public transport, ordering in cafés or restaurants or shopping in the Netherlands? Would you also like to learn about Dutch customs and traditions? If so, our Basic Dutch 2 course is perfect for you.This course is a continuation of Basic Dutch 1, but you can also take it if you already have some basic understanding of the language.

Who is this course suitable for?

Target group

This course is geared towards international employees, PhD candidates or expats with little knowledge of the Dutch language and who are interested in learning the language for social purposes.

Admission requirements

Content and approach
Rij Amsterdamse huizen

From on the way to A1 to A1

Basic Dutch 2 requires prior knowledge of Dutch. If you have completed Basic Dutch 1, you can participate in Basic Dutch 2. To be sure this course is suitable for your level and study goals, please contact us at into@wur.nl.

If German is your native language, we offer you the opportunity to enroll directly in Basic Dutch 2, provided you study Chapters 1 through 5 of the course book beforehand.

This course will help you reach language level A1. Read more about the language levels (CEFR).

Approach
You'll learn to communicate in Dutch. All skills are covered: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We'll focus on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and Dutch customs and traditions. Reading and writing will be done largely through independent study.

What will this course teach you?

Skills

Once you have completed the course, you will be able to:

  • ask about arrival and departure times;
  • ask where the bus stops;
  • book a trip;
  • make a hotel room reservation;
  • talk about your house;
  • ask for someone's address;
  • talk about things that happened in the past/past events;
  • talk about your holidays;
  • order in a café or restaurant;
  • make a reservation at a restaurant;
  • talk about (your favourite) food and drinks;
  • ask about clothing;
  • describe colours;
  • express your dissatisfaction about something;
  • make conversation in a store.

Grammar

Grammar is always discussed in a communicative context and in functional situations.

For example: When you learn to talk about things that happened in the past, you simultaneously learn about the voltooid tegenwoordige tijd because knowledge of this grammatical concept is relevant to clearly talk or write about the past.

This course will also cover Dutch pronunciation and interesting aspects of Dutch culture.

The lecturer will speak Dutch as much as possible during the course.

Dates and times

Schedule

Fast track

  • Start date: 24 February 2026
  • End date: 14 April 2026
  • Class day and time: Tuesday and Friday 9:00 - 10:30
  • Location: online

Standard track

  • Start date: 27 February 2026
  • End date: 19 June 2026
  • Class day and time: Friday 11:00 - 12:30
  • Location: face-to-face at the WUR campus

View the full schedule here

This course is offered several times a year in two variants: the standard track and the fast track. In addition, we offer an Intensive Summer course Basic Dutch 2.

Would you like to take Basic 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

Practical
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 course

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.

More information?

Do you have a question? Or do you want some advice? We're happy to help!

Wageningen in'to Languages

Organisational unit

OS Wageningen in to Languages

Accreditation

Certificate

Course starts immediately

No

Language of instruction

Dutch

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