Dutch 3

Course Description

During this course, the student’s existing vocabulary is expanded to include abstract terminology. Attention is given to special rules and exceptions. Various linguistic skills are dealt with in this course: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Texts and topics of conversation are centred around various popular scientific and current topics. The student learns approximately 600 new words. Conversation skills are practised with the class as well as in groups and language lab equipment is used. Furthermore, the tutor deals with texts and grammatical topics. Students are expected to prepare at home; preparation time is estimated at approximately 3 hours per session. 

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to have to converse about a variety of current topics at a basic level with little difficulty. Participants will also be able to understand basic texts and conversations. The course is concluded with a final test and a certificate (minimum attendance 80%).  

Course MaterialTitleNederlands in actieAuthor(s)Berna de Boer, Margaret van der Kamp, Birgit LijmbachPublisherUitgeverij CoutinhoISBN9789046902981Available atBoekhandel Van Stockum  TitleTrefwoord 1Author(s)W. Loeffen, B. Lijmbach, B. de BoerPublisherNoordhoff UitgeversISBN9789001140953Available atBoekhandel Van StockumThe course material is not included in the registration fee. Course participants are required to purchase course materials themselves.Target Group and Admission Requirements

The course is intended for adults with a higher education, including both Leiden University students and staff members and other interested parties with no relation to the University. The course is open to persons aged 17 and older who have completed a secondary school education. 

For this course knowledge of the language is required. Those who have a certificate from the previous course can enrol directly. Others are required to check by means of an entrance exam if they have sufficient knowledge to take part. This is a computerised test which you can only do at the Language Centre.