Advanced Dutch (B2 → B2+)
With this Dutch for Advanced course you work towards level B2+. Develop your language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking and take the step to fluent Dutch.
About the Advanced Dutch course
In the Advanced Dutch (B2+) course, you will develop your language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking at an advanced level. You will practice the language through topics such as economics, culture, well-being, nutrition, education, and psychology. There is ample opportunity for discussion and monologues, which will help you improve your ability to express yourself.
In 17 Dutch lessons:
- you express yourself with more confidence and without hesitation;
- you’ll understand difficult texts faster and better;
- you’ll find it easier to write clear texts on a variety of topics;
- you use grammar more accurately;
- you’ll expand your vocabulary with richer and more natural language;
- You will speak and write more naturally in both formal and everyday situations.
In this course, you will work toward language level B2+. You will learn to use Dutch more naturally and confidently, in both formal and everyday situations. After completing the course, you can continue with Dutch Course for Advanced Learners (B2+→C1).
Time investment
Sessions
This course consists of 16 meetings and 1 test meeting.
Lesson duration
Each lesson lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. The test session lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Frequency
In this course, you will have classes twice a week.
Self-study
You spend 3-4 hours per week on self-study.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn Dutch as a second language (NT2). You have either completed our Advanced Dutch (B2) course or passed the NT2 State Exam, Program II. Alternatively, you have achieved language level B2 through other means. During the course, you will actively and independently work toward your learning goals, both in class and through self-study.
Are you a medical professional looking to work in the Dutch healthcare system? And do you need a B2+ language certificate for your BIG registration? Then check out our B2+ Language Certificate Course for Medical Professionals (including exam).
Determine your language level
Want to know which course best suits your language level? We’re happy to help! Take our free placement test and receive personalized advice so you can get the most out of the course.
Do you prefer to take classes in a different format? Check out the options.
Private lesson
One-on-one
Want to make faster progress with personal attention? With 1-on-1 lessons, you’ll receive customized guidance tailored to your learning goals and pace.
Business
With your colleagues
Looking for a course for your team or organization? Choose a hands-on customized course that is fully aligned with your organization’s goals.
Schedule
View the schedule for the different start dates here:
Pricing
Course price: € 795,-
Excluding course materials
A language course is an investment in yourself. In your self-confidence. In your future in the Netherlands or beyond. That’s why we at Babel work with you to figure out the costs. You don’t always have to pay for a course yourself. Sometimes DUO helps out. Sometimes your employer does. And sometimes you get a discount. Find out what’s possible for you. Read more about the Funding for your course.
Method
Our teaching method combines a structured approach with hands-on working methods. The lessons are active, personal, varied and practical. There is always attention for your learning style, pace and level. Curious about how we design this course?
Approach
During the meetings you work a lot in small groups or pairs, always under the guidance of an experienced teacher. You practice with recognizable situations from everyday life, so that you learn to apply the Dutch language directly in practice.
Teaching Materials
You work with the teaching method ‘Dutch to perfection’. This method is specially designed for students who are learning Dutch as a second language. In addition to the lessons, you will have access to an online environment full of video fragments, vocabulary lists and pronunciation exercises so that you can also work with these outside of class. Before the start of the course, we will inform you how you can easily order the teaching materials so that you can start your lesson well prepared.
Teachers
You will be taught by an experienced instructor who will provide personal guidance and targeted feedback on your language use, accuracy and confidence. The tutor helps you grow visibly in both formal and everyday communication and creates a safe learning environment in which you can practice a lot.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 80% of the meetings.
Do you have a question?
info@babel.nl 
030 227 0008 
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What our students say
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