Dutch Level 1 - October 2024

Course Dates: Wednesday 9, 16, 23, 30 October; 6, 13, 20, 27 November; 4, 11 December

Learning Objectives:

Students taking the level 1 course are not expected to have any previous knowledge of the language. The aim of level 1 is to introduce students to the language, the culture and basic grammatical concepts and to equip them with the skills to communicate at an essential level in a target language context.

Topics:

Dag! - Greetings , Introductions , Nationalities , The alphabet , Names of European countries

Hoe gaat het? - How are you? Getting introduced , Formal and informal language , Numbers to 100 , Making a phone call , Typical Dutch activities

Hoe is ze? - Describing people’s personality and characteristics , Family and friends , Thanking people

Hoeveel? - Numbers and quantities , Family relations , Time and the clock , Days and times of day

Ik sta om zes uur op! - Daily life , Breakfast , The Dutch and coffee

Textbooks:: Taal Vitaal Tekstboek - ISBN 9789460309052

Taal Vitaal Werkboek - ISBN 9789460309076

Learning outcomes:

Students will have developed a beginner’s vocabulary in the topic areas outlined above so that they can communicate at a basic level in the language. Students will understand basic words and phrases. Students will be able to formulate simple sentences.

FAQs

What are the course fees?

There are different fees depending on registration type. All course fees are payable on enrolment.--Student fee: £20.00--Staff fee: £20.00--General Public: £88.00

Are these courses accredited?

A Queen's Certificate will be awarded to all students who attend regularly. A minimum of 70% attendance is required for certification. Note QUB Students, all Language classes (Languages for Non-Specialist courses) now count towards the University's Degree Plus Award (Route B). Degree Plus Award is a new award for Queen’s students designed to provide official recognition of extra-curricular activities including Language Centre language courses which are open to all students whatever their degree subject. Employers are looking for graduates who can demonstrate that they have the skills needed for workplace success – the Degree Plus Award will help you do this!

How often do I attend?

Classes, which usually last two hours, are held weekly, as far as possible outside normal university teaching hours (e.g. late afternoon, early evening, some are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon) and run for 10 weeks starting in October, January and again in April.

Is my registration fee transferrable?

Yes, if you feel after your first class that the level of language is too high/low, you can transfer to another class, provided that there is available space.

What's the refund policy?

All refunds before the start of the course must be requested in writing. Refunds are paid as follows:

Please note that EVENTBRITE will charge 6% administration fee on all refunds.

Before (and including) 25 September– full refund

26 September to 3 October (inclusive) – 50% refund

No refunds available from 4 October (inclusive)

Refunds are not normally paid after the beginning of classes. Any such request must be made in writing to the Language Centre Manager and must be related to reasons beyond your control and supported by written evidence. These refunds will be at the Language Centre Manager’s discretion. All refunds, where agreed, will be subject to an administrative fee of £10.00 for QUB staff and students and £40 for members of the public.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can email any queries you have to [email protected]

Host or Publisher The Language Centre at Queen's