Getting to know (the) Dutch

Oude gracht Utrecht

As admitted students of Utrecht University, you are entitled to a free Dutch language entry level course provided by the University. The course is called Getting to know (the) Dutch!

About the course

This entry level course is designed to give you an idea of what it’s like to be an international student in the Netherlands and will run you through the basic vocabulary needed to survive during your time here, such as navigating the transport system, locating where to buy your groceries and other items, and how to find your way around the city on a bicycle.

You will learn enough Dutch to impress the locals and also gain an idea of what student life in Utrecht is like. You will familiarize yourself with the best places to see, eat, drink, and hang out – all before you arrive in The Netherlands.

On average, our students give the course a 4.3 out of 5, and those who previously took it said that because of the variety of learning methods used, and the fun way it was taught, they found it much easier to pick up the basic vocabulary than they’d thought it would be. Others commented that it was especially useful in helping them feel more at home in Utrecht when they first moved here.

Self-study entry level course

In this course, you will navigate through the course material yourself, at your own pace and at a timetable convenient for you.

If you do not have a SolisID please send an email to Dr. Patience Gondwe (p.m.gondwe@uu.nl) indicating your interest to sign up for this course. An account will be created for you, after which you will be able to sign-in to the course at: https://ulearning.uu.nl/course/view.php?id=775, using the account login details you will receive.

Please note: Even when you receive a SolisID from the university at a later stage, please continue logging in to the course using the initial login account details you received. If you attempt to login to the course using your SolisID, you will receive an error message that you cannot be logged in.

If you already have a SolisID sign up here:

sign up for the self-study entry level course - with solisid

Guided entry level course

This course currently has limited spaces available. Placement is on a first come first serve basis. Two groups are run in winter (Jan-Feb) and two groups in summer (Jun/Jul).

Only students who have not yet arrived in The Netherlands can sign up for this course. To register, please send an email to Dr. Patience Gondwe (p.m.gondwe@uu.nl). An account will be created for you, after which you will receive login details and a login link.

Please note: Even when you receive a SolisID from the university at a later stage, please continue logging in to the course using the initial login account details you received. If you attempt to login to the course using your SolisID, you will receive an error message that you cannot be logged in.

Contact

Send an email to Patience Gondwe: p.m.gondwe@uu.nl