Dutch for non-native speakers
The University of Groningen Language Centre offers Dutch language courses at various levels and for various target groups. Thanks to the teaching methods developed by our own teachers, you will learn Dutch very quickly. Our Dutch courses begin at multiple different times throughout the year.
See below for our range of Dutch group courses for non-native speakers. Is the course you want to take not yet open for registration? Sign up for our newsletter, and we will let you know when you can register.
Dutch group courses
Dutch general skills courses
In these courses, you will work on all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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In these courses, you will work on all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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Dutch specific skills courses
Focus on your speaking or writing skills with a specific Dutch course.
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Focus on your speaking or writing skills with a specific Dutch course.
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Online Dutch
Choose this unique and successful format which combines self-study with online sessions and guidance from a teacher.
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Choose this unique and successful format which combines self-study with online sessions and guidance from a teacher.
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Testing and exam preparation
Prepare for the State Exam NT2-II or take the C-test.
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Prepare for the State Exam NT2-II or take the C-test.
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Dutch for civic integration candidates
We offer general courses and exam training specially for civic integration candidates.
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We offer general courses and exam training specially for civic integration candidates.
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Dutch for native speakers of German
Learn Dutch quickly with special attention to the differences between Dutch and German.
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Learn Dutch quickly with special attention to the differences between Dutch and German.
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Dutch for UG students, PhDs, and postdocs
Follow a free or partly free course at elementary or pre-intermediate level!
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Follow a free or partly free course at elementary or pre-intermediate level!
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Dutch for UG staff
Learn or improve your Dutch together with your UG colleagues.
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Learn or improve your Dutch together with your UG colleagues.
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Dutch for medical professionals
We help you on your medical career path in the Netherlands with courses at different levels and exam training.
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We help you on your medical career path in the Netherlands with courses at different levels and exam training.
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Tailor-made training courses
Prefer a tailor-made training course in which you learn individually, with a smaller group or with your entire organization?
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Prefer a tailor-made training course in which you learn individually, with a smaller group or with your entire organization?
Plan an intake meeting
Develop your language skills
Besides taking a course, you can also develop your Dutch language skills yourself with one of the following options!
Free Introduction to Dutch MOOC
Get to know the Dutch language and culture and the city of Groningen in this 3-week online course.
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Get to know the Dutch language and culture and the city of Groningen in this 3-week online course.
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Survival kits
With our Dutch Survival Kit and online self-study sets , you will practise with commonly used words and phrases in everyday life.
With our Dutch Survival Kit and online self-study sets , you will practise with commonly used words and phrases in everyday life.
Pronunciation videos
This Youtube playlist focuses on 20 sounds. For each sound you will find videos with explanations and practice videos.
Improve your pronunciation
This Youtube playlist focuses on 20 sounds. For each sound you will find videos with explanations and practice videos.
Improve your pronunciation
Café de las Lenguas
Practise your speaking skills every Thursday evening in our language café.
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Practise your speaking skills every Thursday evening in our language café.
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