Is this your first course at Kickstart School? Test your level
Have you lived in the Netherlands for some time and find that your language is not developing beyond the level of simple everyday conversation?
Then Kickstart School’s Stepping Stone III course will take your Dutch to the next level.
This intermediate Dutch course:
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Further develops fluency in speaking by exploring new themes with a focus on cultural differences, encouraging you to exchange ideas and discuss current affairs.
- More advanced grammar and vocabulary is introduced and explored through newspaper articles, film clips, and book chapters to bring you to an intermediate level (B1). This course also includes related writing exercises.
We have many different options for the Stepping Stone III:
- We have options for people who want to have lessons once a week, twice 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 III Dutch Course
Group size
4-8/10
KickstartNet
Yes
Language during lesson
Dutch
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 III Dutch Course
Topics covered in your course include:
- Education and science
- Learning Dutch
- Sustainabilty
- Relationships & feelings
- Money
- Art
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Discuss more abstract concepts
- Talk about feelings
- Talk about the environment and sustainability
- Discuss financial matters
- Discuss specific forms of art
- Write about more complicated matters (to teachers, friends, service companies etc.)
- Give short presentations to the group
Practical Information - Stepping Stone III 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 6-11); 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 with growing confidence and fluency.
- Describe past experiences and events in a more comfortable way.
- Use a wider range of vocabulary on topics such as: identity, travel, health, leisure activites, and work in the Netherlands.
- Give a short presentation and answer simple follow-up questions.
- Write short texts.
Have you already completed Stepping Stone II? Register now!
A2 - B1 Refresher Course
Has it been a while since you studied Dutch? Are you a bit rusty?
Do you need to revise what you’ve learned so far? Are you still struggling with the word order and tenses? In this fully online course, you will be able to review and practice the more complex grammar points that were covered in the Stepping Stone II and III courses (A2-B1). With online learning modules, you can start learning anytime, from anywhere.
Next steps
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