Dutch pronunciation training
for beginners, intermediate or advanced learners
You started learning Dutch and you find Dutch pronunciation difficult, so you would like more explanation and an opportunity to practise. This is precisely what the pronunciation training programme is for. You can follow this programme during the day.
Target group (A1-B2 level)
Highly educated non-Dutch speakers who would like to work on improving their pronunciation. This course is suitable for anyone who masters Dutch from minimum at A1 to maximum B2 level.
Structure
This course is taught in person. Every participant is offered a 15-minute assessment, during which the teacher assesses what pronunciation difficulties you experience. At the end of the course, you will be offered another assessment. This will allow us to assess your progress.
In the training programme, you will receive explanations concerning various aspects of pronunciation. These include stress, rhythm, intonation, sentence stress, and connected speech (the way in which we ‘glue’ words together). We will also devote attention to sounds that are difficult for many non-Dutch speakers, such as /aa/, /uu/ or /ui/. In every class, we will practise two aspects, and you will receive personal feedback.
Based on the results of the assessment at the end of the programme, you will receive personal advice and pronunciation tips.
Practical details
Dates and times
Ten one-hour classes
- Group 1: 24 April - 10 july, classes on Monday 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Group 2: 28 April - 14 juli, classes on Friday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location
All classes are taught in person on campus in Nijmegen
Homework load
0,5 - 1 hour per class
Maximum number of course participants
12
Course price
All our courses and training programmes are VAT exempt.
- Regular fee: € 395,-
- RU students (50% discount): € 197,50
- Radboud University and Radboud university medical center staff: Free of charge provided they meet the conditions (language policy discount).
- Radboud University and Radboud university medical center staff & alumni (standard 10% discount): € 355,50
- WUR staff and students (standard 10% discount): € 355,50
Course material
- Online pronunciation trainer – “Verstaanbaar Nederlands”. A code for accessing the online course material for “Verstaanbaar Nederlands in 7 stappen”. Costs: €16.50
- Course material is not included in the course fee.
If you have a DUO loan for civic integration
You can use these funds to cover the costs of the course and account. On the course confirmation, you will find a detailed explanation of how this works.
Intake and registration
Did you obtain level A1 for Dutch elsewhere than with us? In that case, we would like to plan a free intake before you register for the course. That way we can be sure that your level matches the course. The intake interview takes place by phone.
Registration
Have you completed the Dutch A1 course with us? Or did you have an intake and do you have the right level? Then you can register for the course: