This B.1.2 intensive course is a continuation of the Dutch B1.1 intensive course. You can also enroll if you already have level B1.1. In this course you will build on previously learned topics of the Dutch language. The emphasis is on the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking in everyday situations. The final level of this Dutch course is B1.2 (intermediate 2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

From level of Dutch from B1.1 to B1.2

Starting level at the beginning of the course: B1.1
Final level at the end of the course: B1.2 (equals B1)

In brief

• 20 classroom lessons in 10 weeks
• 40 contact hours: 2 2-hour classes per week
• 4 hours of self-study per week
• For: expats, highly educated non-native speakers
• Follow-up Course: Dutch B2.1 course 13 weeks

Taalcursus Nederlands van B1.1 naar B1.2 –  De lessen

Together with other students at level B1.1 you start this course. You will work with the second part of the book Dutch in action. Topics include travel, sustainability, education, language, money and art. After the teacher's interactive explanations, you will work together or independently to apply them. In addition to the theoretical explanation of the grammar, you will therefore mainly work a lot yourself. You also practice at home. You learn to speak and write increasingly fluent Dutch.

Doelstellingen – B1.2 Nederlands cursus

• Improve listening and speaking skills to be able to have more complex conversations in everyday situations.
• Reinforcement of reading and writing skills to understand and write texts of medium complexity.
• Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge to express more nuances and details in communication.
• You achieve, with a minimum of 80% attendance, Dutch communication skills at level B1.2 (Intermediate 2)

Certificate B1 level

Upon successful completion of the Dutch B1.2 course (equals B1), you will receive a certificate confirming your language level and participation (minimum 80% present).

Material

Book: Dutch in action (chapters 6 to 11)
ISBN: 9789046908426
The book is not included in the price. You can order the book from: https://www.coutinho.nl/nl/nederlands-in-actie-9789046908426
If you have already participated in the Dutch B1.1 course, you already own the book.

Online study materials

When you purchase the book it automatically includes a code for the website. This contains many online practice materials that you can use to get started at home. This material consists of:

• (interactive) assignments to further practice vocabulary, verbs, dictation, pronunciation, grammar, reading and listening
• audio of dialogues, pronunciation, language acts, texts and vocabulary
• grammar and pronunciation videos

Group size

The minimum number of participants is six, with a maximum of 12.

Why choose Platform C?

• We organize extra activities for all Dutch students
• Learning method for highly skilled non-native speakers
• Lots of practice in practice
• Central location in the middle of Amstelveen
• Professional and skilled teachers
• After taking this intensive course, you can advance to Dutch B2.1 course 13 weeks

Useful links 

Explanation of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) 
Dutch for expats

Intake and registration

If you are progressing from course Dutch B1.1, you can register immediately. If you don't know your exact level, please register first for a personal intake, then you can be sure to start the course at your level. Click through to the intake page and read how the intake goes. After the intake, the instructor will advise what level you can start at. You can then sign up by that course.