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 courses
In these courses, you will work on all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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Focus on your speaking or writing skills with a specific Dutch course.
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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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We offer general courses and exam training specially for civic integration candidates.
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Learn Dutch quickly with special attention to the differences between Dutch and German.
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Follow a course during your studies in Groningen at elementary or pre-intermediate level!
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Learn or improve your Dutch together with your UG colleagues.
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Dutch testing and exam preparation
Prepare yourself with our exam training courses or mock exam.
Online exam training: State Exam NT2
Level: NT2-I (B1) and NT2-II (B2)
Start dates: Sept, Feb, May
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Mock examination: State Exam NT2-II
Level: NT2-II (B2)
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Prepare yourself with our exam training, and take the exam in May.
Level: Upper-intermediate and advanced
Online exam training: CNaVT
Start dates: Jan, May, Sept
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CNaVT exam
Start date: May
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Dutch tailor-made training courses
Prefer a tailor-made training course in which you learn individually, with a smaller group or with your entire organization? Here you will find an overview of possible Dutch tailor-made training courses. In addition, we can develop an entirely personalised training course depending on your learning goals.
In this tailor-made training course for non-native doctors and dentists, we will focus on doctor-patient communication.
Improve your intelligibility in six lessons with our speech therapists.
Get to know and learn to optimally use your own voice.
Would you like us to design your own training course?
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Develop your language skills
Besides taking a course, you can also develop your Dutch language skills yourself with one of the following options!
Get to know the Dutch language and culture and the city of Groningen in this 3-week online course.
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With our Dutch Survival Kit and online self-study sets , you will practise with commonly used words and phrases in everyday life.
This Youtube playlist focuses on 20 sounds. For each sound you will find videos with explanations and practice videos.
Improve your pronunciation
Practise your speaking skills every Thursday evening in our language café.
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