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Dutch Language Programme A1 to A2

  • 12 months
  • 02-10-2025
  • Eindhoven
  • EUR875 (Tax free)
Programme A1 to A2, for people who speak a little bit Dutch. This course Nt2 A2 encloses the language part of the naturalisation programme of the Dutch government (Inburgeringsexamen).

Overview

The goal of this course is to reach CEF level A2 for Dutch reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Once you've completed this course you will be able to:

  • Conduct simple conversations about daily activities;
  • Share your opinion and talk about the past;
  • Talk about the weather;
  • Ask for and give directions;
  • Make reservations over the phone and rent a room or an apartment.

 

Who this course is for

This course is especially designed for foreign students who want to get to know and learn the Dutch language. After completing the course A0 to A1 and this course, it encloses the language part of the naturalisation programme of the Dutch government (Inburgeringsexamen: DUO - Inburgeren).

 

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At Fontys, we go through programme level A0 to A1 and programme level A1 to A2. Both programmes consist of 4 exam parts: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing."

 

Content and structure

Speaking:

You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. You can handle very short social exchanges, even though you can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going.

You can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms your family and other people, living conditions,your educational background and yourpresent or most recent job.

Listening:

You can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. Very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). You can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

Reading:

You can read very short, simple texts. You can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and you can understand short simple personal letters.

Writing:

You can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs. You can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

Once you've completed this module you will be able to:

  • Conduct simple conversations about daily activities;
  • Share your opinion and talk about the past;
  • Talk about the weather;
  • Ask for directions;
  • Make reservations over the phone and rent a room or an apartment.

Lessons are structured in a way to encourage students to communicate in Dutch. The largest part of the classroom time is used for practising new material in various ways. Of course, there is also time for questions and explanations of grammar and vocabulary.
Students study eight units from the textbook during 15 course days.There will be a written and oral examination during the course. During lessons the language of instruction is English and Dutch where possible.
During the A2 course students compose their own relevant Vocabulary Files, collecting and adding at least 10 words each week. Progress of these Files will be checked throughout the duration of the course.

E-book and website:
Start.nl Deel 2: Dutch for beginners
Katja Verbruggen, Welmoed Hoogvorst|9789046903797|Coutinho|Editie: 1

The book will be ready for you during the first day of your course A1-A2.

 
 

Learning outcomes

With Nt2, you can show that you have sufficient command of the Dutch language to be able to work or study in the Netherlands.

To learn Dutch as a 2nd language, you go through four programmes:

  • Level A0 to A1
  • Level A1 to A2
  • Level A2 to B1 (programma I, Staatsexamen Nederlands)
  • Level B1 to B2 (programma II, Staatsexamen Nederlands)

In the Netherlands there are 2 examination programmes: programme I (language level B1) and programme II (language level B2). The Staatsexamen Nederlands als tweede taal Nt2 is a national exam for adults learning Dutch as a second language. The Diploma Staatsexamen Nt2 allows you to show that you have sufficient command of the Dutch language to work or study in the Netherlands.

  • Programme I if you want to study or work at MBO-3 or MBO-4 level.
  • Programme II if you want to study or work at college or university level.

At Fontys, we go through programme level A0 to A1 and programme level A1 to A2. Both programmes consist of 4 exam parts: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Completing these two levels encloses the language part of the naturalization program ofthe Dutch government (Inburgeringsexamen: DUO - Inburgeren).

Students who want to enrol in higher education need to follow the Staatsexamen Programme II course. After completing the fontys courses A0-A1 and A1-A2, you should then follow up with the next levels B1 and B2 in order to prepare for the state examination programme II. Which wil be concluded with an offical State exam level II diploma.You can complete programme I first but it is not compulsory. (Staatsexamen NT2: Staatsexamen NT2 – DUO).

 

 

Practical information

Level
Cursus
Costs
EUR875(Tax free)
Length
12 months
Start date(s)
02-10-2025

 

 

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  • Eindhoven
    2 Oct '25, EUR875 (Tax free)     Register