Dutch I for Asian Students
In this course you will learn the basic vocabulary and grammar of Dutch, and you will be trained in the skills reading, listening, speaking, and writing at a basic level aimed at practical situations. Unlike the course Dutch I for International Students, this course pays additional attention to comprehension (what exactly is being said) and pronunciation, making it especially suitable for speakers of (South) East Asian languages.
The online material helps you prepare for and review the lessons. You will also receive a weekly writing assignment, which you will have to rewrite based on feedback from your lecturer. Furthermore, you'll obtain a lot of information about Dutch culture, for example; about family relationships and food and drink. Part 1 of the method Start.nl is largely (but not entirely) covered.
At the end of the course, you will have reached level A0+. You will then be able to do the following in Dutch:
- exchange personal information (age, nationality, address, study);
- exchange information about your hobbies, likes and dislikes;
- exchange information about family;
- exchange information about your living conditions (rent, place of living, etc.);
- make an appointment (initiate, confirm or reject);
- order something in a café or restaurant, including asking about price and express preferences;
- exchange information about travelling (hotel booking, buy tickets, etc.);
- communicate about daily routine;
- talk about grocery shopping (prices, numbers);
- understand the differences and similarities between your own culture and those of Dutch-speaking countries and make them clear to others to facilitate communication.
Target group
(South) East Asian students from e.g., China, Japan or South Korea who want to learn Dutch. If you have already taken a Dutch course but you have doubts about your level, take this placement test (links to the (external) website of a fellow institute) or read more about the differences between Dutch I and II. You can also contact the Student Desk.
Students with different language backgrounds are referred to the course Dutch I for International Students. This course has a slightly higher pace.
Specifics
- This course is taught entirely on campus. For assignments outside of class, you will need a PC or laptop at home with a stable Internet connection, a working webcam, and a headset or microphone. See this webpage for recommended hardware requirements.
- 80% attendance is required. Classes will not be recorded for later viewing.
- The language of instruction in the course is Dutch (and English where appropriate).
- Language learning takes time! In this course you will spend 8 hours per week on self-study.
- In case of insufficient interest, the Language Center reserves the right to cancel a course.
Dutch I for Asian students in short
| Duration and Course Format | 13 x 3-hour classes, 8 hours of independent study per week, 6 ECTS credits |
| Start | End of August and end of January |
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| Level | From 0 to pre-A1 (Common European Framework of Reference) |
| Read More | Course information and timetable |
Register
This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at havo or vwo level and are therefore eligible to attend Higher Education in the Netherlands.
In our conditions, you can find more information about the registration period, etc.
Student at Tilburg University
- Students can register and deregister during the registration period via OSIRIS.
- On the page cashing in language vouchers, you can find, amongst other things, more information about how to register if you have no vouchers or insufficient vouchers and the registration period.
Read our conditions before registration.
Staff member at Tilburg University
- The first Dutch course will be covered by the School/Service. If you have already participated in a Dutch course at the Language Center, you can join this language course at a reduced rate. The fees can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
Alumnus of Tilburg University
- Tilburg University alumni can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
External participant
- Professionals from outside Tilburg University can take this language. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.