Dutch 2: module 1

Improve your Dutch on this communicative course, with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Suitable if you have completed Dutch 1 or equivalent. Based on Complete Dutch: Teach Yourself.

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Key course information

Dates
28/09/11 - 14/12/11

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
12 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £112
Senior fee: £112
Concession: £37

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LD211

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Develop your communication skills in Dutch for everyday situations, at home and in your social life. You will learn the vocabulary and idioms you need to cope with those situations. You will reinforce and expand your knowledge of grammar through conversational exercises.

What topics will we cover?

You will talk about your home and things you did in the past. You will find out about special days in the Netherlands and Flanders and learn the language you need to organise a social get-together.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

-make holiday plans

-talk about single actions in the past

-talk about habits in the past

-describe your ideal home

-invite people and reply.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is aimed at people who have successfully completed a one-year Dutch course, or else have acquired the basics of the language by using, for example, the Complete Dutch: Teach Yourself book or by living in the Netherlands or Flanders for some time. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Complete Dutch: Teach Yourself by Gerdi Quist (2010) ISBN: 978-1444102383. It is also advisable to purchase a Dutch/English/Dutch dictionary. Please try: Grant and Cutler - www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012) and The European Bookshop - www.europeanbookshop.com (020 7287 1720).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Homework is set and corrected every week. Taking part in classroom activities and regularly completing the homework will give you a good idea of your progress. Half way through the course, you will have an opportunity to assess your own progress and you will get personal feedback from the tutor.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Dutch 2: module 2. Please enrol as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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