13 weeks
30/03/2026
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Dutch in Practice B1.2
In this course, you will develop your language skills step by step up to B1 level. You’ll learn how to express empathy and offer reassurance, give strong reactions, ask for and give opinions, agree or disagree, initiate contact, say when you don’t want or are unable to say something, complain, negotiate, describe people and things, and talk about themes such as travel, education, money, and art and culture.
Would you like to speak Dutch with confidence at work and in your social life? In this course, you will develop your language skills step by step up to B1 level. You will learn how to empathize and reassure others, respond to a discussion partner, indicate that you don’t want or are unable to say something, give a stronger reaction, describe people and things in more detail, and talk about topics such as education, sustainability, money, and art and culture.
In class, you will practice grammar in a focused way to make your language use more precise. You will work with verbs with te and om … te, the use of er, relative clauses with prepositions, the verb zou/zouden for irrealis, the passive voice, and the present participle.
Study materials:
We will use the textbook Nederlands in Actie, chapters 6–11 (including e-learning), the B1.2 study guide from Lest Best, Quizlet, the Lest Best YouTube channel, and additional exercises on compound verbs and fixed prepositions.
Assessment and certificate:
You will complete assignments and tests covering speaking, listening, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate with your results. With a positive recommendation, you can continue to the B2.1 course.
This course is designed for people who want to communicate effectively in Dutch at work and in everyday life. It is not aimed at the integration or state exams. The focus is on practical Dutch for real-life situations in the workplace and in social settings. Would you like to prepare for the NT2 State Exam? Then take a look at our course offerings under Integration & State Exam.
These fees include the cost of study materials.
*valid for courses starting in March 2026
€ 596
To register
€ 596
To register
Location: Rotterdam, Utrecht & Online
Enjoy a 25% introductory discount to mark our 25th anniversary!
Sign up now and start your language journey today
€ 795
To register
€ 795
To register
Location: Rotterdam, Utrecht & Online
€ 795
To register
€ 795
To register
Location: Rotterdam, Utrecht & Online
| Course | Location | Number of lessons | Course price | 25% Introductory discount | Course price after discount |
| Dutch in Practice: B1.2 | Utrecht, Rotterdam & Online | 13 lessons, 1 per week | € 795 | € 199 | € 596 |
Introductory Discount on the New Course: Dutch in Practice!
To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are offering a 25% introductory discount on the new Dutch in Practice course. This discount applies exclusively to the Dutch in Practice course with a start date in March 2026.
This practical and interactive course helps you improve your Dutch for work, study, or everyday situations. The lessons focus on applying the language in real-life contexts and are designed to help you take your Dutch to the next level.
Enrol in Dutch in Practice and benefit from this attractive course fee discount. The introductory discount is available for a limited number of enrolments and will expire once this limit is reached. Sign up now and start your language journey today!
The discount is applied automatically upon enrolment and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Entry Requirements
This course is for people who want to communicate effectively in Dutch at work and in social situations. The course is not aimed at the integration or state exams. You will learn the basics of Dutch to manage everyday situations in the workplace and in social life.
Would you like to prepare for the NT2 State Exam? Then take a look at our course offerings under Integration & State Exam.
Due to the pace and nature of our courses, experience in learning a foreign language is required upon enrolment. In most cases, this means English, but it could also be another foreign language such as Spanish. We also expect sufficient motivation and commitment from participants, as well as respect for common values and norms in the Netherlands.
General Terms and Conditions
Our services are subject to the general terms and conditions and code of conduct of the NRTO.
Dutch in Practice
Dutch in Practice courses start three times a year: in March, September, and December. Each course lasts three months. At the end of the course, you can register for the next one, which begins a week later.
Upcoming start dates:
Below is an overview of the start dates for our Dutch in Practice courses:
| Dutch in Practice | Utrecht | Rotterdam | Online |
| 2026 | 30 March-3 July /9 July (Thu)/13 July (Mon) | 30 March-3 July /9 July (Thu)/13 July (Mon) | 30 March-3 July /9 July (Thu)/13 July (Mon) |
| 31 August - 27 November | 31 August - 27 November | 31 August - 27 November | |
| 7 December - 19 March | 7 December - 19 March | 7 December - 19 March |
Dutch in Practice
The Dutch in Practice course is offered in Utrecht, Rotterdam, and online. You can choose between afternoon and evening courses. Several lesson days are available.
Schedule
Below is an overview of the schedule for our Dutch in Practice courses:
| Utrecht | Morning course | Afternoon course | Evening course |
| A1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | ||
| A2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | ||
| B1.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Thursday | ||
| B1.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Thursday | ||
| B2.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | ||
| B2.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | ||
| Rotterdam | Morning course | Afternoon course | Evening course |
| A1 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Tuesday | ||
| A2 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Tuesday | ||
| B1.1 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Thursday | ||
| B1.2 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Thursday | ||
| B2.1 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Friday | ||
| B2.2 | 13.00-15.30 hrs | Friday | ||
| Online | Morning course | Afternoon course | Evening course |
| A1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Wednesday | ||
| A2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Wednesday | ||
| B1.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | ||
| B1.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Tuesday | ||
| B2.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Thursday | ||
| B2.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Thursday | ||
| C1.1 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday | ||
| C1.2 | 18.30-21.00 uur | Monday |
€ 596
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Number of lessons
13
Frequency
1 x per week
Study load
2-3 hours per week
Duration
13 weeks
Group size
15
Location
Online, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Language
Dutch
E-learning
Yes
Certificat
Yes
