Social Dutch 1

In short
About this course- Start: January 2026
- Duration: 8 classes
- WUR student fee: free
- Regular fee: € 275,-
- Location: WUR campus or online
Are you an international student at Wageningen University & Research and would you like to be able to speak Dutch with your fellow students and lecturers or hold a simple conversation with your neighbours? Would you also like to learn about Dutch customs and traditions, both within and outside the university? Then our Social Dutch courses are just the thing for you.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is for bachelor's and master's students at Wageningen University & Research who have little or no knowledge of Dutch and want to learn it for social purposes.
If German is your native language, we offer you the opportunity to enroll directly in Social Dutch 2, provided you study Chapters 1 through 5 of the course book beforehand.
What will you learn?

From A0 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 2 course (level A1). Read more about the language levels (CEFR).
What will this course teach you?
After this course you will be able to:
- to introduce yourself/someone else;
- tell someone where you are from;
- ask someone where they are from;
- spell your name, address and city;
- explain how you are doing and ask someone how they are doing;
- explain what you study and ask what someone else studies;
- talk about your hobbies;
- invite someone to do something;
- talk about what you like/don’t like;
- ask someone what they enjoy doing;
- talk about your family;
- describe someone’s personality and appearance;
- talk about your daily activities;
- ask for the time and tell someone the time;
- ask and explain what’s happening;
- make an appointment;
- hold a conversation in a shop;
- ask where something is and explain where people/things are;
- ask the price of a product.
After this course you will know:
- numbers up to 100;
- the days of the week;
- the months of the year.
Learning grammar is secondary to developing good communication skills and a good vocabulary. Only the basics of grammar will be covered, such as sentence structure, present tense verb conjugation, negation, question structure and pronouns. 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
| Group | Start and end date | Course days and times |
|---|---|---|
1A: face to face (fully booked) | 19 January - 23 March 2026 | Monday and Wednesday, 19.15 - 21.45 |
1B: online | 2 February - 30 March 2026 | Monday and Wednesday, 19.15 - 21.45 |
1C: online (fully booked) | 20 January - 24 March 2026 | Tuesday and Thursday, 19.15 - 21.45 |
1D: face to face (fully booked) | 19 January - 23 March 2026 | Monday and Wednesday, 21.00 - 22.30 |
1E: online | 2 February - 30 March 2026 | Monday and Wednesday, 21.00 - 22.30 |
1F: face to face (fully booked) | 20 January - 24 March 2026 | Tuesday and Thursday, 19.15 - 21.45 |
1G: blended | 20 January - 24 March 2026 | Tuesday and Thursday, 21.00 - 22.30 |
- Group
1A: face to face (fully booked)
Start and end date19 January - 23 March 2026
Course days and timesMonday and Wednesday, 19.15 - 21.45
- Group
1B: online
Start and end date2 February - 30 March 2026
Course days and timesMonday and Wednesday, 19.15 - 21.45
- Group
1C: online (fully booked)
Start and end date20 January - 24 March 2026
Course days and timesTuesday and Thursday, 19.15 - 21.45
- Group
1D: face to face (fully booked)
Start and end date19 January - 23 March 2026
Course days and timesMonday and Wednesday, 21.00 - 22.30
- Group
1E: online
Start and end date2 February - 30 March 2026
Course days and timesMonday and Wednesday, 21.00 - 22.30
- Group
1F: face to face (fully booked)
Start and end date20 January - 24 March 2026
Course days and timesTuesday and Thursday, 19.15 - 21.45
- Group
1G: blended
Start and end date20 January - 24 March 2026
Course days and timesTuesday and Thursday, 21.00 - 22.30
This course is offered annually in January, April and September. In addition, we offer a Summer course Social Dutch 1.
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
* The courses Social Dutch 1 & 2 are part of the Free Social Dutch Courses for bachelor’s and master’s students of Wageningen University & Research. These are free for students who attend 80% of the classes (12 of the 15). If a student fails to meet this attendance requirement, they will receive a €90 invoice at the end of the course. The course price does not include course materials.
The course consists of 15 lessons of 1.5 hours each week. You should also allow for 2 to 3 hours of self-study per week to reach the desired level. The maximum number of participants per group is 16.
You follow the course entirely online using the Virtual Classroom in Brightspace or at our location: Forum, Wageningen Campus.
- Start.nl deel 1 (2e druk 2017), ISBN: 9789046905661
After having registered for this course, you will receive additional information about the course materials in due time.
You will receive a certificate from Wageningen in’to Languages if you attended at least 80% of the lessons. After completing Social Dutch 1 you can register for Social Dutch 2.
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
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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Date
Sun 30 November 2025
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