Introduction to Dutch

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University of Groningen

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Introduction to Dutch

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Introduction to Dutch

The course Introduction to Dutch is an online class provided by University of Groningen through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn to speak, write and understand basic Dutch, with this free, three-week, introductory foreign language course._x000D_
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Course description

3 weeks

Are you planning to visit, or work or study in the Netherlands soon? This free online course is perfect if you have little or no prior knowledge of Dutch, but would like to master the fundamentals in order to survive life in the Low Countries. Learn basic Dutch: The course will run over three weeks, helping you to: introduce yourself and get to know other learners, talk about your family, friends, work and study and experience life in the Netherlands.
Speak, write and understand useful Dutch: During the course, you will learn Dutch phrases, greetings, vocabulary, numbers, spelling and grammar. Being able to understand the language will make everyday activities, such as shopping or going out to a restaurant, much more enjoyable.

By the end of the course, you will be able to recognise familiar words and phrases about yourself and your family. You will be taught to use simple sentences to describe where you live and the people you know. Finally, you will be able to write short texts such as an email or fill in forms with personal details. The main focus will be on receptive skills such as reading and listening. Learn with the University of Groningen Language Centre: The course will be taught in English by lecturers of Dutch and English from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. So, if you would like to get a taste of Dutch – and join the 23 million people who speak the language in the Netherlands, Flanders, Suriname and many other countries – join the course now.

Reading and listening to dialogues about work, study, hobbies, eating, drinking, living, weather and the time
Understanding the grammar around the conjugation of verbs, word order,personal pronouns, adjectives, modal verbs and making questions
Writing and speaking assignments including introducing oneself and speaking about eating and living
Introduction to Dutch culture

Apply basic Dutch vocabulary and grammar in a range of everyday situations
Produce short written statements in Dutch about every day life
Discuss simple concepts, situations and needs in Dutch

This course is aimed at people with no prior knowledge of the Dutch language, who have a strong interest in learning languages. It will give you a taste of language skills that will help you to survive in Dutch-speaking countries. The main focus will be on receptive skills like reading and listening. It will be taught in English.

University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands.

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Introduction to Dutch

Course Topic

Language

University, College, Institution

University of Groningen

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Introduction to Dutch

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Groningen you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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