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Language course Dutch Sign Language for beginners (A1)

Do you work with people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, or do you know anyone who is deaf or hard-of-hearing who you would like to learn to communicate better with? The Dutch Sign Language Basic Skills course helps you improve your ability to communicate with people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. You can take part in this course as a follow-up to the Dutch Sign Language halfway to A1 course or if you already have some knowledge of sign language. This course further explores topics already covered in the halfway to A1 course, and pays more attention to facial expressions and body language.

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General

The Dutch Sign Language for beginners course focuses on visual communication. Using expressive facial expressions and the space around you both help to make yourself understood without speech in a range of situations. In this course, you will continue to learn the lexicon and grammar of Dutch Sign Language, the language of the deaf community in the Netherlands.

Target group

This Dutch Sign Language for beginners course is designed for anyone who already has some knowledge of Dutch Sign Language and wants to build a solid foundation.

Level

This course will help you on your way to language level A1.

Starting date

22 January 2026, 6 pm
This course ends on 19 March 2026. Each session takes 1.5 hours.
Costs
€340
Discount
50% (RU students), 10% (RU & Radboudumc staff and alumni; WUR students and staff)
VAT-free
Yes
Educational method
On-site
Main Language
Dutch
Number of sessions
8
Maximum number of participants
18

Factsheet

Type of education
Course
Level
Beginner
Result
Certificate
Organisation
Radboud in'to Languages

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.

Contact us

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

This course takes place from 22 January until 19 March. There is no class in the week of 16 February because of the Spring break.

Class day and time: Thursdays from 6.00 - 7.30 pm
Location: On campus in Nijmegen
Number of participants: min. 6 - max. 18

Catch-up classes will be arranged the week after the final class if any classes are cancelled. You should count on about three to four hours of individual study per week.

What will the classes cover?

  • Telling someone how you feel
  • What the weather is like, the seasons
  • Colours
  • Food and drink
  • Going on holiday
  • Profession
  • Clothing
  • Holidays
  • Health

Course materials

Course materials will be distributed during the first class. We send you an invoice for the cost of the textbook (€24.50) and the online package (€31.50).

Costs

  • Regular fee: € 340,-
  • RU students: € 170,- (50% discount)
  • RU and Radboudumc staff & alumni : € 306,- (10% discount)
  • WUR students & staff: € 306,- (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).

Registration

If you are unsure which course is best suited to your level and goal, feel free to contact the deaf teacher via email (johan.ros [at] ru.nl) or with a hearing colleague by phone (appointment via ellen.ormel [at] ru.nl).

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This course starts every year in January/February, April/May and October. 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.

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