Intensive summer course Social Dutch 2
In short
About this course- Start: August 2026
- Duration: 10 classes
- WUR student fee: free
- Regular fee: € 275,-
- Location: WUR campus
Are you a bachelor's or master's student at Wageningen University & Research? Have you completed Social Dutch 1 and are you eager to learn more? Or have you already acquired some basic knowledge and want to improve your language skills for social occasions? Then our free Social Dutch 2 course is perfect for you. During this course, you'll learn to talk about past events, for example. After this course, you'll be able to chat pleasantly with your fellow students in Dutch!
Who is this course suitable for?
The course is for bachelor's and master's students from Wageningen University & Research who have some knowledge of Dutch and want to learn the language quickly.
If German is your native language, we offer you the opportunity to start Social Dutch 2 immediately. The requirement is that you study Chapters 1 through 5 of the course book yourself beforehand.
What will you learn?
From halfway to A1 to A1
This course will help you reach language level A1. The main goal of this course is to learn to communicate in Dutch in simple, everyday situations.
After completing this course, you can continue learning Dutch with our Social Dutch 3 course (level: on the way to A2). Read more about the language levels (CEFR).
What will the course cover?
After this course you will be able to:
- Ask about arrival and departure times;
- Ask where the bus stops;
- Book a trip;
- Reserve a hotel room;
- Talk about your home;
- Ask for someone's address;
- Talk about past events;
- Talk about your vacation;
- Order at a café or restaurant;
- Make a reservation at a restaurant;
- Talk about (your favorite) food and drinks;
- Ask about clothes;
- Describe colors;
- Say you're not satisfied with something;
- Have conversations in a shop.
Grammar
Grammar is always addressed in a communicative context and in functional situations.
For example: When you learn to talk about past events, you simultaneously learn about the present perfect tense, because knowledge of this grammatical topic is useful and relevant for speaking or writing clearly about past events. The course also focuses on Dutch pronunciation and interesting aspects of Dutch culture.
The teacher uses Dutch as much as possible during the course.
Dates and times
Currently, it is not possible yet to register for this course.
If you would you like to take this course but it is either full or does not list a starting date that suits you, please express your interest via our form and you will be notified once you can sign up for new dates. If all groups are fully booked and you want to be put on the waiting list for a particular period, please also fill in the interest form and then indicate this in the comments.
Practical information
- Social Dutch 1 & 2, WUR Students: free*
- Social Dutch 3 & 4, WUR Students: €90
- Regular fee: €275
* Social Dutch 1 & 2 courses are part of the free Social Dutch courses for master's and bachelor's students at Wageningen University & Research. The course is free for students who have attended 80% of the lessons (12 out of 15). If this attendance is not met, the student will receive an invoice for €90 after the course. The course fee does not include course materials.
This summer course lasts one week. You'll have classes daily, morning and afternoon, for a total of 4.5 hours per day. You'll also need to allow for a total of 25 hours of self-study to reach the desired level. The maximum number of participants per group is 16.
You will follow the lessons at our location: Forum, Wageningen Campus or online.
- Start.nl deel 1 (2e druk 2017), ISBN: 9789046905661
After registration you will receive further information about purchasing the course material 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.
Intake & enrolment
For Social Dutch 2, you need prior knowledge of Dutch. If you have completed Social Dutch 1 or the intensive summer course Social Dutch 1, you can start Social Dutch 2 immediately. Have you studied Dutch before? Then schedule an intake interview via into@wur.nl to determine which course is most suitable.
It is currently not possible yet to register for this course. Please express your interest via our form and you will be notified once you can sign up for new dates.
Why take a course at In'to?
- You will learn to really use the language by engaging in lots of interactive exercises with a focus on speaking.
- You will gain insight into the culture and nuances of the language, enabling you to understand it better and communicate more effectively.
- Learning together with fellow course participants and a teacher who challenges you and provides feedback keeps you motivated and makes learning 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 need advice? We're happy to help!
Wageningen in'to Languages
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Date
Sun 30 November 2025
Accreditation
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