Dutch B1.3 STANDARD

TARGET AUDIENCE

You have basic knowledge of Dutch (level B1.2), want to make progress in learning Dutch and have time to commit to a language course.

SKILLS TAUGHT

• Listening and speaking
• Reading and writing

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Assuming regular attendance and independent study, you should be able to do the following by the end of this course:

• Talk about topics of interest such as personal experiences, news stories, places, events
• Exchange information and views on global and social issues
• Describe, evaluate and recommend a book, a film or a work of art

METHODOLOGY

Pair work and work in the class plenum.

COURSE TYPES

A standard course (2 100-minute classes a week) is:

• based on schemes of work drawn up on the basis of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• all learners are assessed and will be issued a certificate outlining their skills level
• intended for learners who are autonomous (internet research) and who are ready to invest some time outside of the classroom for their learning progress.

COURSE MATERIALS

Up-to-date methods corresponding to the level B1.3 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Reference book:

• Title: Contact! nieuw 3 Tekstboek
• Author: Femke de Groot e.a.
• Publisher: Intertaal
• ISBN Code: 9789463920841

EVALUATION

Learners will be assessed continuously throughout the semester or on the basis of a final test at the end of each semester. They will receive a certificate outlining their level in the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).