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Intensive language courses

Want to quickly and significantly improve your language proficiency? For example, because you need to master a language at a certain level for your job? In our intensive immersion programme, you spend five days working specifically on your personal learning objectives, so that you can make great progress very quickly.

    General

    Our intensive language courses are available in 18 different languages.

    In five days, you will significantly improve your language skills with:

    • A programme fully tailored to your personal learning needs and the context in which you will use the target language
    • Full focus on and immersion in the target language
    • Private classes with maximum personal attention
    • Focus on results with feedback aimed at your development
    • Excellent trainers with a solid background in language and communication science

    Good to know: Our intensive programmes really are intensive, which means that you are also expected to devote enough time to preparing for class, including in the evenings.

    Advantages of intensive language courses

    • More efficient than a group course, because you work specifically on your own language goals
    • Focus on applying the target language within your own context
    • Lots of individual speaking time thanks to one-to-one contact with the trainer
    • Flexible programme, in terms of both content and schedule, so that it fits into your work and private schedule

    Individually or in a small group

    You can take this course on your own, as a duo training course or with a group of colleagues with a similar language level, for example. In addition to how inspiring and fun it can be to learn together, we also offer discounts for groups.

    Location

    Our intensive programmes take place in one of In'to Languages' modern training rooms in the Erasmus building on the Radboud University campus. Here you can fully immerse yourself in your target language while interacting with different teachers.

    Final evaluation and certificate

    At the end of the programme, we will evaluate whether your goals have been met. You will receive a final report detailing your progress and advice on how to apply the knowledge gained and develop further. You will also receive a Radboud in'to Languages certificate. Almost all our participants reach their predefined final objectives.

    What others say about our courses

    The course felt like a natural conversation the whole time, that really made learning a fun experience.
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    Marie-Sophie Simon Student Read Marie-Sophie's story
    People always hugely appreciate it when you make an effort to speak their language
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    Starting date

    To be announced
    VAT-free
    Yes
    Educational method
    On-site
    Main Language
    Dutch-English
    Intake
    Yes

    Factsheet

    Type of education
    Training
    Result
    Certificate

    Contact information

    Yes, I'd like a tailor-made training

    We would be happy to explore the options best suited to your requirements and preferences and meet with you for a commitment-free consultation. Please feel free to contact us.

    Contact us

    T: 024 361 61 66 
    E: maatwerk [at] into.ru.nl (maatwerk[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl)

    Programme content

    We design a personal programme tailored to your wants and needs, which we define during the intake interview. Each day consists of a combination of classes, self-study, reflection and making the language your own. You will have plenty of opportunities to practice with language situations relevant to you, such as meetings, presentations, negotiating or teaching, or more informal social conversations.

    The choice of topics will be tailored to your needs. If needed, we can also add exercises during the programme.

    Our programme is designed to keep you speaking in, listening to and thinking about the language you want to learn from the start to the end of every day. This will ensure that by the end of the week, you feel comfortable communicating and have the confidence to communicate and work in an environment where your target language is spoken.

    Schedule

    Class hours are in principle Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. The last day is slightly shorter and usually ends at 4 pm. You will be taught by at least two teachers. The five days normally take place within a single week, but it is also possible to spread the days over a slightly longer period by mutual agreement.

    The daily programme combines the formal teaching of essential skills with opportunities to interact with native and near-native speakers in less formal settings: over lunch or in general conversations. To optimise immersion, you are expected to review the class materials in the evening by completing additional exercises and/or prepare an assignment for the next day.

    Online learning environment

    During your training course, you will have access to our online learning environment Brightspace. In this system, you can:

    • Track your progress
    • Read the notes the teacher makes every day
    • Find additional exercises
    • View reference material and useful links
    • Retrieve any video or audio recordings

    The online material can be accessed for up to a year after you complete the course.

    Face to face training on location, including material and lunch: € 5,750,- 

    Interested?

    You can let us know that you are interested in an intensive language course by clicking the button below. We will then contact you for an intake interview to define your needs and wishes. Based on this, we will prepare a tailor-made quote.

    I am interested in an intensive language course

    Next steps

    Once the quote has been approved, we will send you a proposed schedule. Once you have agreed to the proposed schedule, the dates will be final, and you can start on your intensive language course.

    Are you an employee of Radboud University or Radboud university medical center?

    For the languages French, German, English, Dutch and Spanish, you can take an intensive language course free of charge. The reason for this is that the Executive Board and your department each cover 50% of the costs.

    For other languages, Radboud University and Radboudumc employees are eligible for a 10% discount.