Is this your first course at Kickstart School? Test your level
Have you grasped the basics of Dutch and now want to move to the next level?
Kickstart School’s Stepping Stone II course will expand your Dutch knowledge fast.
This pre-intermediate Dutch course builds on:
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Previous knowledge by revising key grammar points from Stepping Stone I,
- Exploring new themes and,
- Introducing new grammatical structures.
Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary and improving fluency in speaking. You will have the opportunity to discuss the news and Dutch culture and to give short presentations. Discussions in lessons will focus on work and free time, travelling and expressing feelings.
We have many different options for Stepping Stone II:
- We have options for people who want to have lessons once a week, in the morning or in the evening.
- We offer courses both face-to-face or remote via Zoom
- For people who cannot come on a weekday due to work, we have weekend courses.
Please be aware that in the face-to-face courses there is no option of joining remotely. If you have to miss the class due to sickness or other reasons, you can catch up in self-study or we can offer you a catch-up lesson at a reduced price.
Overview - Stepping Stone II Dutch Course
Group size
4-8/10
KickstartNet
Yes
Language during lesson
Dutch (90%) and English (10%)
Duration per lesson
2 or 2.5 hours
Course length
24 hours
Preparation / homework
3+ hours per lesson
Course Content and Learning Goals - Stepping Stone II Dutch Course
Topics covered in your course include:
- Identity
- Food & health
- Life in the Netherlands
- Traveling
- Work & professions
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Describe past experiences and events in a comfortable way
- Talk about your identity, nutrition and health
- Talk about life and work in the Netherlands
- Talk about travel and leisure time
- Give short presentations to the group
- Write about simple matters (to teachers, friends, service companies etc.)
Practical Information - Stepping Stone II Dutch Course
Price
€420 (excluding the course book).
A €40 discount is available for students and au pairs, subject to presentation of a valid student card number or host family information.
Course materials
- Nederlands in Actie 4th edition (chapters 1-5); ISBN 9789046908426; €50.50.
Missed a Lesson?
If you're unable to attend a class due to illness or other circumstances, you can catch up through self-study or book a catch-up lesson at a reduced price.
Self Assessment
This course may be the right level for you if you can do most of the following:
- Hold a simple conversation on familiar topics, even if you speak hesitantly.
- Talk about yourself, your routine, habits, hobbies, and everyday experiences.
- Talk about past and future events.
- Tell a simple story and describe the situation or context.
- Use modal verbs with the infinitive, including in the simple past.
Have you already completed Stepping Stone I? Register now!
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