Advanced Dutch for German Speakers (B2 → C1)
With this course you will improve your Dutch as a German speaker and work towards level C1. You will increase your language proficiency and prepare yourself for a study or career in a Dutch-speaking environment.
About Advanced Dutch for German Speakers (B2 → C1)
Have you passed the State Exam NT2 Program II, or is your Dutch at approximately B2 level and would you like to improve further? In this course, you will work on your speaking and conversation skills through discussions, one-on-one conversations, and short presentations. You will also improve your writing skills and learn to write correct Dutch in emails, letters, and short texts.
In 16 Dutch lessons:
- expand your vocabulary at an advanced level;
- you read articles from high-quality Dutch newspapers;
- you watch and listen to video clips;
- you will develop your speaking and conversational skills through discussions and presentations;
- you speak fluently about your experiences, emotions, and expectations;
- you write well-structured texts on a wide range of topics;
- you’ll gain a better grasp of grammatical nuances such as sentence structure, verb tenses, and the use of “er.”
In this course, you will work toward C1 level and prepare for a Dutch-language degree program or a career in the Netherlands.
Time investment
Sessions
This course consists of 16 meetings.
Lesson duration
Each class lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Frequency
In this course, you will have classes twice a week.
Self-study
You spend 3 hours per week on self-study.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for you if German is your mother tongue and you have taken the course Semi-advanced Dutch or Dutch for German speakers for Semi-advanced. You can also take the course separately if you have reached level B2 by other means.
The pace of the course is relatively fast because the languages are closely related. You will therefore learn more about the Dutch language in a short time than in a regular Dutch course for non-native speakers.
Determine your language level
Would you like to know which course is best suited to your language level? We can help you! Take our free placement test and receive personal advice so that you 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: € 575,-
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 at Babel, we 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 will practice the different skills in class.
Teaching Materials
You will work with the book “Dutch to Perfection. You will also practice with current teaching materials such as articles from quality Dutch newspapers, image fragments and various writing assignments. For self-study, you will receive lesson materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the meetings. Before the start of the course, we will inform you how you can easily order the lesson materials so that you can start your lesson well prepared.
Teachers
You will be taught by an experienced teacher who is familiar with the learning challenges of German speakers who want to learn Dutch. The teacher guides you personally and helps you get the best out of yourself. Because of the open atmosphere in the group, you will not only learn from the teacher, but also from the experiences of other students.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 80% of the meetings.
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What our students say
4.8/5 op basis van 120 reviews
I find the course very useful
I learned a lot about writing and grammar.
Babel Language Institute is a very good place for foreigners to learn Dutch
My name is Paul Nishanth and I am from India. My experience at Babel Language Institute has been very positive. They are helpful in my studies.
Fantastic moment
It was such a great and fun time with the course: especially my instructor and my colleagues. They were so helpful! Karen is such a kind and excellent instructor! Two thumbs up!


