Social Dutch 3

In short
About this course- Start: January 2026
- Duration: 8 classes
- WUR student fee: € 90
- Regular fee: € 275,-
- Location: online
Are you a bachelor's or Master's student at Wageningen University & Research and would you like to broaden your grammatical knowledge and Dutch vocabulary? Then our Social Dutch 3 course might be just the thing for you. Learn to speak the language using everyday situations, work on your pronunciation and explore the Dutch culture.
The course is taught entirely online using the Virtual Classroom in Brightspace.
Who is this course intended for?
The course is for bachelor’s and master’s students of Wageningen University & Research who already have a basic level of Dutch and who are interested in learning the language for social purposes.
What will you learn?

From A1 to on the way to A2
This course will help you reach language level A2. 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 4 course (level A2). Read more about the language levels (CEFR).
What will this course teach you?
After this course you will be able to:
- describe a city, village or landscape;
- talk about the weather;
- talk about what you do during the holidays;
- make suggestions;
- write an informal email;
- ask for and give directions;
- talk about means of transport;
- describe and evaluate food;
- understand a recipe;
- tell someone what to do;
- specify quantities;
- talk about your house and furniture;
- compare things;
- name forms.
Grammar
Grammar is always discussed in a communicative context and in functional situations.
For example: When you learn to give advice, you simultaneously learn the verb ‘zouden’ because this verb is often used when giving advice in Dutch.
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
This course is fully booked
- Start date: 19 January 2026
- End date: 23 March 2026
- Class day and time: Monday and Thursday 19.15 - 21.45
- Location: online
This course is offered annually in January, April and September.
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
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.
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 2, ISBN: 9789046903797
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. With this certificate you can continue with Social Dutch 4.
Intake & registration
For Social Dutch 3, you need prior knowledge of Dutch. If you have completed Social Dutch 2, you can participate in Social Dutch 3. Have you studied Dutch before? Then schedule an intake interview via into@wur.nl to determine which course is most suitable.
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.
More information?
Do you have a question? Or do you want some advice? We're happy to help!
Wageningen in'to Languages
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Date
Sun 30 November 2025
Accreditation
Course starts immediately
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