VU-nT2dutch as a Second language

VU-nT2 ACAdEMy

CoUrSE progrAMME 2014-2015

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dUTCH For THE nT2 STATE ExAM ii inTEnSiVE

You want to learn Dutch quickly and at a high level, for example because you are planning to start working or studying at university or HBO level in the Netherlands. You are able to spend a lot of time on the course (at least 16 hours per week self study).

What will you achieve?This course offers a solid basis for using the Dutch language. After passing the level 4 course you will be able to take NT2 State Exam, programme II. This means you will be able to speak Dutch well and spontaneously. You will be able to understand difficult texts, write detailed text on a wide array of topics, express your opinion and participate in discussions.The level 4 course contains State Exam training.For students: 8,5 – 10 ECTS per level.

STATE ExAM TrAining (pArT oF dUTCH For THE nT2 STATE ExAM, lEVEl 4)

You applied to take the NT2 State Exam, programme II. You want extra practice with mock exams. Participation is also possible if you are not following one of our courses.

What will you achieve?During a week, you will practice with exams for every skill, to ensure you will have a good idea of what is expected of you.

EVErydAy dUTCH non-inTEnSiVE (SATUrdAy)

You do not need to know Dutch for your work or study, but you want to learn the language to use it in everyday life. You have a preference for online learning, in addition to a group session on Saturday.

What will you achieve?In level 1 you learn how to use everyday expressions and basic sentences, so that you can introduce yourself, do your groceries and engage in simple conversation.In level 2 you learn frequently used sentences and expressions for going shopping, for travelling and for talking to Dutch relatives and friends.For students: 3 ECTS per level.

After Everyday dutch 1 you can also continue with evening course level 2. After Everyday dutch 2 you can continue with a day course level 2 or evening course level 3. For more information, see Course plan.

Welcome to VU-NT2: the place to learn the Dutch language. You can take a course to suit your own ambitions, either in the evening or during the day. Students are grouped according to ability, and work together to improve reading, listening, speaking and writing skills, as well as their vocabulary and grammar. You will also be introduced to the culture and traditions of Dutch society.

The academic background of VU-NT2 ensures you will be enrolled in a high quality course, specifically developed for those who have already completed their secondary education (at HAVO level or higher). The expertise of our teachers, the quality of our digital language lab, as well as our modern

teaching methods, will guarantee you a high return on your efforts.

wHAT CAn A lAngUAgE CoUrSE MEAn For yoU?• You will learn language skills that enable you to live

comfortably in the Netherlands and be successful at work or in your studies. You can follow a course that teaches you the Dutch you need in everyday life, or a course which takes you up to the level of the NT2 State Exam, programme II.

• You will be awarded a VU-NT2 certificate for passing the final exam.

• You will increase your chances of passing the State Exam, with the help of an exam training programme, scheduled immediately after completion of the course.

TAilor-MAdE CoUrSES on loCATionVU-NT2 provides tailor-made courses for companies and organizations, which can also be taught on location. For more information, please visit www.nt2.vu.nl or contact us at: vu-nt2@vu.nl or at (020) 5986398.

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dUTCH For worK And STUdy SEMi-inTEnSiVE

You are working or studying at a high level (HBO or university). You are looking for a course which is taught in the evening and requires some self-study. At the very least you want to reach the ‘beginner’ level, but you also want the option of continuing to a higher level.

what will you achieve?After 2 course periods you will have reached the ‘Elementary’ level, after 4 course periods you will be at the ‘Intermediate’ level and after 6 periods you will be at ‘Upper Intermediate’ (State Exam II). This means you will be able to speak Dutch well and spontaneously, understand difficult texts, write detailed text on a wide array of topics, express your opinion and participate in discussions.For students: 3 ECTS per level.

dUTCH For worK And STUdy qUiCK

You are a native speaker of German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic or Afrikaans, which means you will be able to learn Dutch quickly. You are working or studying in the Netherlands at a high level (HBO or University).

what will you achieve?This course is identical to the semi-intensive course, but it is taught in half the time. After 3 course periods you will have reached the ‘Upper Intermediate’ level. For students: 3 ECTS per level.

EVErydAy dUTCH non-inTEnSiVE (EVEning)

This course is identical to the day course Everyday Dutch, but the group lesson is taught on Monday evening, rather than Saturday morning.

SUMMEr CoUrSES

Will you be in the Netherlands over the summer and do you want to take a course for beginners? Please visit our website for an up-to-date list of the courses we offer.

For AdVAnCEd lEArnErS

Do you have a good grasp of Dutch, but do you still want to train certain skills? Please visit our website for an up-to-date list of language classes for advanced learners.

wHAT STUdEnTS SAy AboUT oUr CoUrSES

“The teacher is helpful with explaining the material. She also helps in creating a good atmosphere in the classroom.” “Overall I find this course very well designed and delivered, nice work!” “I am satisfied now that I speak Dutch with my friend or in the supermarket, starting with just some simple sentences.” “I think it was good that the class takes a “learning by doing” approach, i.e. that it asks participants to speak Dutch right on. That takes away a lot of the “pressure” associated with studying grammar and learning vocab.”

Applying And Enrolling

do you have the required level of education?Everyone who has completed a secondary school education (at HAVO level or higher) is welcome to enrol in the courses. If you cannot speak any Dutch yet, you must have some knowledge of English.

STEp 1: Applying For A dAy or EVEning CoUrSE

day Course• Complete the application form on www.nt2.vu.nl.• And visit the VU-NT2 consultation hour. You do not need to make an appointment. Here we will discuss which course is the right one for you and whether you will have to take an entry test (more below).

Evening Course • Complete the application form on www.nt2.vu.nl• Or visit the VU-NT2 consultation hour. You do not need to make an appointment.

To enrol you will have to provide proof of identity and other relevant documents, such as (a photocopy of) your school diplomas, certificates of any other Dutch language courses you have taken, and your student card.

STEp 2: TAKing An EnTry TESTDo you already speak a little bit of Dutch? In that case, you will be asked to take an entry test so that we can determine your level and the appropriate course for you.

STEp 3: yoU ArE inViTEd inTo THE CoUrSE And pAy THE TUiTion FEE.After enrolling (and possibly taking an entry test) you will receive a letter inviting you to the course. This letter will specify in which level you have been placed, when your course will start, how to pay the tuition fees and which books you need to buy.

STEp 4: yoUr plACEMEnT iS FinAliZEdAs soon as we receive the tuition fee payment, your placement in the course will be finalized (unless the current group is already full, in which case you will be placed on a waiting list). Once you have bought the course material, you are all set to begin! Please visit www.n2.vu.nl for terms and conditions and the privacy regulations.

prACTiCAl inForMATion

VU STUdEnTS(Prospective) students of VU University Amsterdam are granted preferential placement in the courses. If your attendance rate is satisfactory and you have passed the final exam, ECTS can be awarded for taking the course. For more information on admission to the VU, please contact the VU Admissions Office at admission@vu.nl.

VU also offers a foundation year for non-Dutch students. For more information, please visit www.vasvu.vu.nl.

AboUT VU-nT2VU-NT2 is a part of the VU. We offer language courses for highly educated people who want to learn Dutch.

In our high quality courses we aim for excellent results and give personal attention to every student.

VU-NT2  is licenced by Keurmerk Inburgering of Blik op Werk (quality label for naturalization).  

ConTACT inForMATionVU-NT2, VU University AmsterdamDe Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV AmsterdamT (020) 598 6398 (outside the Netherlands +31 20 598 63 98) F (020) 598 6500 (outside the Netherlands +31 20 598 65 00) E vu-nt2@vu.nlI www.nt2.vu.nl

VU-nT2 ConSUlTATion HoUrSEvery week on Monday and Thursday from 15.00 to 16.30 in the main building of the VU on the 12th floor at the VU-NT2 desk (12A-43). You do not need to make an appointment.

Bij VU-NT2 ben je van harte welkom om overdag of ’s avonds de Nederlandse taal te leren, in een cursus die past bij je ambitie en taalniveau. Samen met een groep cursisten van je eigen niveau werk je aan je lees-, luister-, spreek- en schrijf-vaardigheid, aan woordenschat en grammatica. Je maakt ook kennis met de Nederlandse cultuur, maatschappij en tradities. Je leert de taal die je nodig hebt om hier prettig te wonen en succesvol te zijn in studie of werk.

op locatie en op maatVoor bedrijven en organisaties verzorgt VU-NT2 cursussen op maat en desgewenst op locatie.

Kijk op www.nt2.vu.nl of neem contact met ons op: vu-nt2@vu.nl of (020) 598 63 98.

Algemene informatie deelname cursussen• Jekuntopelkniveauinstappen,eventueelnaeenintaketoets.• Vanseptember2014totenmetmei2015zijnervierstart-

momenten. Zie hiervoor de jaarkalender in deze folder. • Benjegeslaagdvoordeeindtoets,danontvangjeeen

certificaat. Je kunt dan verder met het volgende niveau. • Decursussenstartenalser voldoende deelnemers zijn. • Zievooractuelecursusinformatieeninschrijven www.nt2.vu.nl.

nEdErlAndS Voor STAATSExAMEn nT2 Wil je de taal snel en op een hoog niveau leren, bijvoorbeeld omdat je gaat werken in Nederland, of studeren op een hbo of universiteit? Deze intensieve cursus (9 weken per niveau, 3 à 4 keer per week een dagdeel les) biedt je een stevige basis. Na het behalen van niveau 4 kun je Staatsexamen NT2-II doen. STAATSExAMEnTrAiningEen week lang extra oefenen met voorbeeldexamens voor het Staatsexamen NT2, programma II. NB: de cursus ‘Nederlands voor Staatsexamen NT2-II niveau 4’ is 10 weken inclusief 1 week Staatsexamentraining.

AllEdAAgS nEdErlAndS (dAg En AVond)Wil je de taal leren voor gebruik in het dagelijks leven? Met deze extensieve cursus leer je veel zelf online, metondersteuning van een groepsles op zaterdag of op maandagavond. In niveau 1 leer je bijvoorbeeld jezelf voorstellen, boodschappen doen en een eenvoudig gesprekje voeren. In niveau 2 leer je bijvoorbeeld Nederlands om te shoppen, te reizen en met Nederlandse familie of vrienden te praten.

nEdErlAndS Voor wErK En STUdiEWil je minimaal beginnersniveau halen, maar ook kunnen doorstromen naar een hoger niveau? Deze semi-intensieve cursus (8 weken per niveau, 2x per week ’s avonds les) is er op 6 niveaus. Na 2 cursusperiodes heb je de basis goed onder de knie. Na 6 periodes kun je vloeiend en spontaan Nederlands spreken, moeilijke teksten begrijpen, schrijven over allerlei onderwerpen, je mening geven en discussiëren. Voor cursisten met Afrikaans, Duits, Deens, IJslands, Noors of Zweeds als moedertaal is er een versneld programma (3 periodes in plaats van 6).

ZoMErCUrSUSSEn En TrAiningEn Voor VErgEVordErdEn Ben je in de zomer in Nederland en wil je een taalcursus voor beginners doen?

Beheers je het Nederlands goed, maar wil je bepaalde vaardigheden trainen?

Kijk op www.nt2.vu.nl voor het actuele aanbod.

VU-STUdEnTEnVU-(aspirant)studenten worden met voorrang geplaatst. Bij voldoende presentie en slagen voor de eindtoets kun je ECTS studiepunten behalen. Voor toelating tot de VU: VU Admission Office, admission@vu.nl. VU biedt ook een voorbereidend jaar voor anderstalige studenten, waarin naast Nederlands ook andere vakkenworden gegeven: www.vasvu.vu.nl.

VU-nT2 SprEEKUUrElke week op maandag en donderdag 15.00-16.30 uur in het hoofdgebouw van de Vrije Universiteit, 12e verdieping, balie VU-NT2 (12A-43). Je hoeft geen afspraak te maken.Zie voor contactgegevens de binnenzijde van deze folder.

VU-NT2 beschikt over het Keurmerk Inburgering van Blik op Werk.

VU-nT2 ACAdEMy 2014 - 2015 SAMEnVATTing

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gEnErAl inForMATion• You can join at any level, where relevant after taking an entry test to establish your level. There are courses available for beginners up to upper intermediate learners. (CEFR level A1 up to B2, see www.erk.nl).• From September 2014 to May 2015 there will be a number

of start dates for each course (see below).

• There will be a test at the end of every course. If you pass this test, you will be awarded a certificate which will allow you to progress to the next level.

• Courses will commence when the required number of participants has been reached, with a maximum of 20.

• Please visit us at www.nt2.vu.nl for up-to-date information on the full course and training programme.

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  1st period 2nd period 3rd period 4th period

daytime Course 1 September – 31 October 2014 17 November 2014 – 30 January 2015 16 February - 17 April 2015 4 May - 3 July 2015

State Exam training 3 - 5 - 7 November 2014 2 - 4 - 6 February 2015 20 - 22 - 24 April 2015 6 - 8 - 10 July 2015

Saturday Course 13 September - 1 November 2014 29 November 2014 - 31 January 2015 28 February - 18 April 2015 16 May - 4 July 2015

Evening Courses 8 September - 30 October 2014 24 November 2014 - 29 January 2015 23 February - 16 April 2015 4 May - 2 July 2015

Summer Course 6 July - 14 August 2014

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CEFr CEFr* level

daytime Saturday Evening Summer

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beginner 0 → A1 level 1 level 1 level 1 level 1 level 1 level 1

Elementary A1 → A2 level 2 level 2 level 2

intermediate A2 → A2+ level 2 level 3 level 2

A2+ → B1 level 4

Upper intermediate

B1 → B1+ level 3 level 5 level 3

B1+ → B2 level 4** level 6

no. of weeks 9 or 10 8 8 8 8 6Class days 3-4 days from

Monday to Friday

Saturday Monday and Thursday

Monday and Thursday

Monday Monday and Thursday

Class times 3-4 hours between 9.00 and 14.00

9.30 – 12.30 18.00 – 20.30 18.00 – 20.30 18.00 – 21.00 13.00 - 16.00

price per level €Standard € 1.195** € 395 € 645 € 645 € 395 € 645VU employees € 895 € 295 € 485 € 485 € 295 € 485VU (prospective) students

€ 595 € 195 € 325 € 325 € 195 € 325

* CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference** The level 4 course is a 10-week programme, including 1 week of State Exam training. Price: Standard € 1.340, VU employees € 1.000, VU students € 675. For more information: see ‘Daytime courses’.

Prices valid from 1 July, 2014 to 1 July, 2015. Prices can be subject to changes.