Educational offerings for professionals
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Masterclass for NT2 teachers: Active with pronunciation: Practical tools and activating teaching methods
As an NT2 teacher, you want to help your course participants speak as intelligibly as possible. This masterclass will give you practical tools, and introduce you to activating teaching methods for working with pronunciation in class.
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Basic Generative AI Skills
Are you curious about Generative Artificial Intelligence, such as Copilot and ChatGPT? This beginner-friendly workshop explains in simple language what GenAI is, what it can and cannot do, and how to use it safely and responsibly in your own work.
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09 September 2026
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07 October 2026
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10 November 2026
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Dual training course to become a teacher of Dutch as a Second Language (NT2)
Do you want to be able to teach Dutch to non-native speakers? During the dual training course to become an NT2 teacher, you will learn how to teach non-native speakers at different starting levels in a professional way.
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15 September 2026
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22 January 2027
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Write smarter with generative AI
Do you regularly use AI tools in your writing process, but do you think there's more to be gained from them? In this workshop, you will learn how to work even smarter with GenAI, so that you not only get better results, but also save time.
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29 September 2026
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23 November 2026
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Inclusive communication
The Inclusive Communication training course will make you aware of what inclusion is and provide you with insights and tools that will help you to communicate more inclusively. You can take this training course in Dutch or English.
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Relaxed public speaking
Do you try to avoid giving presentations? Does presenting stress you out so much that you constantly think about it and maybe even sleep badly as a result? Then this workshop will help you manage your stress around presenting much better.
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Self-management: in control of your work, at peace in your mind
In this two-part Self-Management course, you will work towards more clarity, focus, and calm in your work. You will be given practical tools to help you become conscious of how you use your time and energy.
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Writing understandably for a general audience (B1 level)
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to turn complex information into a clear, focused, and engaging piece of writing. In other words: a text that works for your readers.
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Speaking English in the workplace
Do you use English at work but sometimes feel it could do with a make-over? This workshop uses a practical approach to improving and practising your professional English skills.
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Speaking English spontaneously with confidence
This two-hour workshop will help you realise where your strengths lie in your spoken English. In a safe environment, you can try out strategies that lower the barriers to successful communication.
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Pronunciation of English
In this practical workshop, we will explore how features of your native language may interfere with your English pronunciation and learn how to adjust these patterns to achieve a more natural, clear, and effective way of speaking.
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Writing advisory and policy texts
Do you write texts that help your organisation develop policy and make decisions? Join this workshop to become a better writer and learn how to write those texts in a structured, quick, and persuasive way.
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Improve your English with AI
What if your English teacher were available 24/7, right in your pocket? Generative AI can guide your language learning with instant feedback and unlimited practice. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll discover how to use AI to improve your English.
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Presenting in English
Presenting in English can be nerve-wrecking, especially if it’s not your native language. This two-hour workshop will set you up with the skills you need to prepare an effective talk that you can present to an international audience with confidence.
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Develop your English writing skills
Do you ever get stuck when writing in English? You may not know how to start, or you revise your text endlessly. Whether you write emails, reports or articles, this workshop will help you become a more effective writer in English.
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Exam training IELTS and Cambridge
An IELTS or Cambridge exam is recognised worldwide by universities, employers, and institutions. This course offers thorough preparation for anyone planning to take a B2, C1, or C2 exam.
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Academic Dutch for non-natives
Would you like to express yourself in Dutch with more confidence and ease, orally as well as in writing, while giving lectures or working together with other researchers? Learn how to go about this in our Academic Dutch for non-natives course.
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Business Dutch for non-natives
Do you want to communicate effectively with your Dutch business contacts? Learn how to go about this in our tailor-made Business Dutch course. Various skills will be covered on the basis of specific cases related to your own job.
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Business English
Do you want to communicate effectively with your English business contacts? Learn how to go about this in our tailor-made Business English course. Various skills will be covered on the basis of specific cases related to your own job.
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Business German - tailor-made course
Do you want to communicate effectively with your German business contacts? Learn how to go about this in our tailor-made Business German course. Various skills will be covered on the basis of specific cases related to your own job.