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Social Dutch 3

Rij Amsterdamse huizen

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?

Target group

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?

Content and approach
Groep studenten praat op een brug in Amsterdam

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).

Approach
The emphasis is on oral communication, but reading, listening, and writing skills are also covered. Dutch is spoken as much as possible in class, with English as the supporting language. You'll also learn more about Dutch culture.

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

Schedule

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

View the full schedule here

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

Practical
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

Organisational unit

OS Wageningen in to Languages

Date

Sun 12 October 2025 -
Sun 30 November 2025

Accreditation

Certificate

Course starts immediately

No

Language of instruction

Dutch

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