The B2.1 course is a continuation of the Dutch B1 year course or Dutch B1.2 Intensive course. Even if you possess level B1 you can enroll in this course. You already have a solid basic knowledge of the Dutch language, but you want to further improve your skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. For example, you will learn how to read and write complex letters, and how to understand and apply proverbs. Extra attention is also paid to increasing your vocabulary, developing reading strategies and strengthening your grammatical knowledge. The final level of this year-long Dutch course is B2.1 (Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)..

Growth of level of Dutch from B1 to B2.1

Starting level at the beginning of the course: B1

Final level at the end of the course: B2.1

In brief

• 13 classroom lessons in 13 weeks
• 40 contact hours: 1 lesson per week of 3 hours
• 3 hours of self-study per week
• For: expats, highly educated non-native speakers

B2.1 Dutch course - The lessons

You participate in this course together with other students who have mastered the B1 level. You will work with the book Nederlands op niveau (chapters 1 to 3), the complete Dutch method for highly educated foreigners. Central are cultural and current themes. Each lesson you will work on the skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. Attention is also paid to expanding your vocabulary and to grammatical accuracy. The emphasis is always on the active use of language in meaningful situations. The experienced and enthusiastic teacher helps you in your further development to B2.1 level (halfway to B2).

Objectives - B2.1 Dutch course

• You will increase your vocabulary and improve your grammatical knowledge.
• You communicate smoothly in the Dutch language; you understand others and others understand you.
• You can follow longer spoken texts, such as lectures, the news and movies well.
• If a topic interests you, you can talk a lot about it and articulate your opinions and arguments clearly. You can generally talk along well in Dutch.
• You can write clear and detailed texts on topics of your interest
• You achieve, at a minimum of 80% attendance, Dutch communication skills at level B2.1

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the Dutch B2.1 course, you will receive a certificate confirming your language level and participation (minimum 80% present).

Material

Book: Dutch at level, chapters 1 to 3

ISBN: 9789046904411

The book is not included in the price. You can order the book from: https://www.coutinho.nl/nl/nederlands-op-niveau-9789046904411, you will then also immediately have unlimited access to the accompanying online learning environment.

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

Intake and registration

Do you advance from the Dutch B1 year course or Dutch B1.2 Intensive course, then you can register yourself right away. If you have completed level B1 elsewhere, please register for a personal intake, then you can be sure this course is right for you. Click through to the intake page and read how the intake goes. After the intake, the teacher will advise at what level you can start. You can then sign up for that course.