Twelve week Intermediate course – at Direct Dutch

The Intermediate course is a highly disciplined course that requires a lot of self-study from the participants. Dutch is the only language spoken throughout the course.

The intermediate course is meant for students who master the basics of Dutch and want to take it to the next level. In this twelve week course, students consolidate their knowledge of Dutch grammar and extensively practice and develop both their oral and written language skills. Throughout the course students are asked to actively use the Dutch language allowing them to expand their vocabulary and fluency and allowing the teacher to watch their development closely and give them individual feedback. After the intermediate course, students will be well prepared for the NT2 I state exam. Yet, more importantly, they will have become independent speakers of Dutch, who are ready to express themselves on any subject in both a social and professional context.

Method

The Intermediate course is a highly disciplined course that requires a lot of self-study from the participants. Dutch is the only language spoken throughout the course. Participants are expected to take a proactive approach to their learning journey. This format encourages a deeper level of engagement and commitment from participants as they take on the responsibility of driving their own progress and mastering the language through dedicated self-study.

Like all our courses, the intermediate course is highly interactive and focuses on communication. Students prepare for every class by covering one chapter from the book and preparing a short essay and a five minute presentation independently. In class, the time is divided between oral revision of the homework, presentations and class discussions. There is great focus on the students’ own input, allowing room to focus on each student’s individual needs and interests. Dutch is spoken throughout the course.

Culture

At Direct Dutch, we believe that it is impossible to separate a language from its cultural context. There is an important role for Dutch culture throughout our courses. The intermediate course works with authentic Dutch material as much as possible.

Prerequisites

This course requires an elementary knowledge of Dutch (A2 level CEFR). Students who didn’t complete the Beginners A2 course at Direct Dutch Institute are required to book an appointment for a free oral test. For more information about course levels (the CEFR), our intakes and course prerequisites, please go the page ‘Where do I start?‘

Test NT2 Programme I level B1

In the 10th lesson of the course students will take home the reading exam of the NT2 Programme I exam to prepare as homework. In the 11th lesson they’ll take home the writing exam of the NT2 Programme I exam. In the last lesson students will take the listening exam in class. As an additional service, Direct Dutch gives students the opportunity to make an appointment with the teacher for the oral exam (free of charge).

You will receive a Direct Dutch certificate, stating you have completed the Intermediate B1 (CEFR) course. After the B1 course, students are generally well prepared to take the official NT2 State Exam Programme I. Please note that the certificate is only a general indicator of the proficiency level. Click here to read more about this exam.

Starting dates

Choose your preferred date & time to enrol. After you completed the enrolment form you will hear back from us by email. If you don’t receive an email within two working days, please send an email to info@directdutch.com.