Opleiding: Advanced Dutch Language Course B2 -> C1 - Advanced

Kickstart School

This 24-hour Advanced Dutch Language Course (B2 ->C1 - Advanced) enhances fluency by introducing new themes and revising more complex grammar. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary through activities such as short presentations, and discussing graded readers.

Kickstart School also introduces key cultural aspects to help you feel at home. Interactive group lessons keep you engaged, learning from both the instructor and fellow students. Our online platform, KickstartNet, supports your progress by reinforcing your knowledge.

Introduction

The Advanced level (72 hours) consists of 3 blocks: A, B and C. You can develop and perfect your communicative competence and accuracy in Dutch by following any of the blocks (in no particular order). The 24-hour Advanced Dutch Language Course (B2 ->C1 - Advanced) concentrates on upgrading speaking skills whilst at the same time fine-tuning grammatical structures and nuances of the Dutch language. All four skills are practised along with more demanding functional language, vocabulary building & idiomatic expressions and grammatical accuracy with emphasis on active language use. Non simplified books and relevant writing assignments are also included in the lessons. You will be speaking Dutch from your very first lesson (100% Dutch). The maximum group size is 8 for both online classes and face-to-face sessions. The course runs for a total of 24 hours. The course covers vocabulary, grammar, language functions, and culture. After the lesson students are required to do 2–3 hours of homework to consolidate the learning material. 

Target Group

Our group courses are designed for middle to highly educated professionals who are motivated to combine self-study with guided lessons. Courses are available from beginner (A0) to advanced (C1) levels.

Course Content & Teaching Methods

The course focuses on real-life communication, combining grammar and vocabulary through practical exercises.It includes:

• Teacher-led group lessons (online or in-person)
• E-learning with various assignments on our online platform

The three blocks (A, B, and C) can be taken in any order. The course covers the following themes:

• Language and culture
• Education
• Economy and the corporate world
• Health and food
• Philosophy and ethics
• Psychology
• Law
• People and technology

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Use natural communication strategies such as turn-taking, showing interest, and clarifying information
• Have conversations with native speakers without requiring them to slow down
• Write application letters and formal letters
• Present arguments in a debate
• Write a report about an internship, job, or excursion
• Write a letter of complaint

Intake procedure

You can register for your preferred course, and we will contact you to confirm your booking, subject to availability. However, to ensure the course is a good fit for you, we also need to assess your level. Please complete our online level test and schedule a spoken intake on our website.

Instruction Language

100% Dutch