Twee jonge professionals in gesprek tegen achtergrond van een Engelse universiteitscampus
Twee jonge professionals in gesprek tegen achtergrond van een Engelse universiteitscampus

Advanced English course (C1)

Do you use English regularly and would you like to be able to express yourself more fluently, with greater ease and in a more professional manner? In this Advanced English course, you’ll sharpen your English language skills so that you can communicate effectively and with greater confidence in international settings.

    General

    This course will help you communicate more effectively and with greater confidence in a variety of situations in English at C1 level. To achieve this, you’ll focus on practising speaking — speaking and speaking some more. We do this using current topics and realistic (work) situations. This means everything you learn can be put into practice straight away. 

    In the final two classes, you decide for yourself what you want to focus on through two optional workshops. This ensures the course is perfectly tailored to your needs.

    After this English course, you will be able to:

    • speak English at a high level and express yourself fluently and spontaneously. You can participate effectively in conversations and discussions on complex topics in both social and professional contexts;
    • formulate ideas and opinions with precision and convey clear and detailed descriptions of complex topics in a structured way;
    • follow lectures, presentations and other forms of complex oral communication effortlessly, even when they are not explicitly structured. You can also follow English-language TV shows and films without difficulty;
    • understand extensive and detailed texts, including abstract and structurally or linguistically complex texts, such as specialised articles and literature.

    Who is this course for?

    This course is suitable for anyone with a command of English at B2 level. This means that you can already communicate with confidence in many different situations and, for example, understand detailed instructions on familiar topics clearly. 

    Not sure what your level is? With our online level test, you can quickly get an indication. We also use the Oxford Online Placement Test to ensure you start a course that matches your level.

    Why take a course at In'to?

    • Always with a qualified teacher
    • Focus on speaking and building confidence
    • Build professional communication skills like presenting or writing
    • Personalized learning with a flexible course program
    • Social learning in small groups
    Docent tijdens cursus Engels

    Starting date

    Wednesday 16 September 2026, 6 pm
    This course ends in November – the exact date depends on the workshops you choose. Each sessions takes 2 hours.
    Costs
    €599
    Discount
    10 to 100% for RU, Radboudumc and WUR staff, RU and WUR students and RU alumni. See ‘Costs and admission’ for conditions.
    VAT-free
    Yes
    Educational method
    On-site
    Main Language
    English
    Number of sessions
    8
    Maximum number of participants
    18

    Factsheet

    Type of education
    Course
    Level
    Very advanced
    Result
    Certificate

    Contact information

    Do you have a question? Or would you like to discuss which course best suits your needs and starting level? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you out.

    Neem contact op

    024 - 361 21 59
    info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl)

    The course consists of six classes, plus two workshops of your choice focusing on specific skills. The six fixed classes in this course will take place from 16 September to 28 October 2026. The skills workshops are scheduled for the following two weeks. There will be no class during the week of 19 October due to the autumn holiday.

    • Class day and times: Wednesdays from 6 pm - 8 pm
    • Location: on campus in Nijmegen
    • Number of participants: min. 8 - max. 18

    If a lesson is cancelled, it will be rescheduled in the week following the last lesson. In addition to the classes, you should allow for two to four hours of self-study per week.

    Approach and content

    Focus on speaking

    You will be fully immersed in English during classes. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practise speaking English during conversation exercises, role-plays, and other practical tasks. Among other things, you will practise presenting ideas fluently and spontaneously, taking part in discussions, and formulating responses in a clear and nuanced manner.

    You will also expand your vocabulary and refine your knowledge of grammar, enabling you to adapt your language use effectively to different social, academic and professional contexts. In this way, you will develop your own communication skills whilst also finding it easier to understand complex texts and conversations in English.

    Some examples of what you'll learn:

    • how to clearly explain your job and work experience
    • participate in a debate about how technology will influence our future
    • how to tactfully share your opinions or give advice (on health and aging) 
    • how to use idiomatic expressions to add colour to your informal conversations and presentations. 

    How to get the best out of yourself

    During the course, you’ll receive plenty of personal feedback from the teacher. This will help you identify exactly what you’re already doing well and where you can further improve your English. Think, for example, of tips on pronunciation and how to convey the right nuance. In addition to a course book, we also use a comprehensive digital learning environment, which contains exercises and quizzes to help you further develop your skills outside of class as well. 

    Workshops to choose from

    You can tailor the final part of this course yourself by choosing two workshops from the options below. You’ll make your choice once your registration has been confirmed, but do have a look in the meantime:

     

    Course material

    • English File Advanced Student's Book with Online Practice (ISBN 978-0-19-403835-5)

    The course material can be purchased at Roelants bookstore. Course material is not included in the course fee.

    Cost

    • Standard fee: € 599,-
    • RU students: € 239,60 (60% discount)
    • RU staff Radboudumc: Free of charge (provided that they meet the necessary conditions for Language Policy Courses)
    • RU and Radboudumc employees and alumni: € 539,10 (always a 10% discount)
    • WUR employees and students: € 539,10 (10% discount)

    Would you like to make use of your discount as RU alumnus, or as WUR student or employee? Please enter this information in the ‘reference’ field on the registration form, or email us once you have registered at info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl).

    Determine your level with a test

    To determine your level, you will first have to take an online placement test (Oxford Online Placement Test, OOPT). The costs are 30 euros. If you enrol after taking the test, the amount will be refunded. An OOPT score of 80 or higher or a Cambridge Preliminary certificate (score c or higher) is required to enroll in the English C1 course.

    OOPT: More information and registration

    If you have successfully completed a course with us you will receive a certificate of Radboud in'to Languages stating your level.

    If you want to get an idea of your level on your own, you can do this using our online level test.

    Registration

    Do you have an OOPT score of 80 or higher? Then you can register for the English C1 course.

    Important information about registration

    • For Radboud University students and staff: in order to register for a course, you must turn your EduVPN on. This also applies when you are on campus.
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    Registration RU staff/studentsRegistration other participants

    Part of an English course are two workshops. You choose these workshops after we have confirmed the course.

    This course starts every year in September and February. If you would like to take this course, but is it fully booked or your desired start date has not yet been listed, let us know that you would like to be kept informed, and we will let you know when you can sign up for new dates.