Course catalogue
Arabic CEFR 0 > pre A1 - online
The Arabic language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre are introductions to the most spoken version (Egyptian/standard Arabic). This form is spoken in Egypt, but is also understoo…
Conversational Dutch up to A2 - online
Do you want to learn to speak Dutch more easily or fluently, and would you like some help in taking your speaking skills to the next level? Then look no further – this is the course for you!
I…
English A1/A2 > A2 - online
This course is intended for participants who have at least gone through all of the Duolingo English exercises or equivalent and who are able to communicate the basics in English. You understand about…
German CEFR A2 > A2/B1 - online
The German language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus on speaking and understanding German in everyday situations that you might come across in Germany. A German language c…
Japanese CEFR 0 > A1 - online
The Japanese language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre will introduce students to the Japanese language or build on knowledge and skills already present. The emphasis will be on…
Russisch CEFR 0 > A1 - online
The Russian language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Russian. During the Russian beginners' course you will learn the Cyrillic script…
Spanish CEFR 0 > A1 - online
The Spanish language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Spanish. More attention will be paid to reading and writing skills from level CE…
French CEFR A2/B1 > B1 - online
The French language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus on speaking and understanding French in everyday situations that you might come across in France. A French language co…
Rosetta Stone: independent study
The University of Groningen Language Centre offers the possibility to independently learn a new language via Rosetta Stone Catalyst. You can use this program to study online as well as offline on any…
Dutch 0 > A1 intensive - online
Dutch is the language of instruction right from the start of the first lesson. The language courses concentrate on communication, and that means that the Dutch learnt is actively practised during cla…
Conversational Dutch up to A2 - in person
Do you want to learn to speak Dutch more easily or fluently, and would you like some help in taking your speaking skills to the next level? Then look no further – this is the course for you!
I…
Crossing Borders.. from home
The course that allows you to study abroad from home, Crossing Borders... from home (CB0), gives you an opportunity to explore different cultures, learn more about your own and develop inte…
Arabic CEFR pre A1 > A1 - online
The Arabic language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre are introductions to the most spoken version (Egyptian/standard Arabic). This form is spoken in Egypt, but is also understoo…
Conversational Dutch up to B1 - online
Do you want to learn to speak Dutch more easily or fluently, and would you like some help in taking your speaking skills to the next level? Then look no further – this is the course for you!
I…
English A2 > A2/B1 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate the basics in English. You understand about 25% of the content of TV programmes. (CEFR level A2 reading, listening and conversatio…
German CEFR A2/B1 > B1 - online
The German language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus on speaking and understanding German in everyday situations that you might come across in Germany. A German language c…
Japanese CEFR A1 > A2 - online
The Japanese language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre will introduce students to the Japanese language or build on knowledge and skills already present. The emphasis will be on…
Russian CEFR A1 > A1/A2 - online
The Russian language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Russian. Level A1 > A1/A2 is for participants who have taken the Level 0 >…
French CEFR B1 > B1/B2 - online
The French language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus on speaking and understanding French in everyday situations that you might come across in France. A French language co…
Dutch C-test
This test is meant for Dutch native-speaker prospective students with a foreign secondary school diploma. If you did not take Dutch as an exam subject in secondary school but you do want to study in …
Dutch A1 > A2 intensive - online
Dutch is the language of instruction right from the start of the first lesson. The language courses concentrate on communication, and that means that the Dutch learnt is actively practised during cla…
Dutch A1 > A2 - in person
Dutch is the language of instruction right from the start of the first lesson. The language courses concentrate on communication, and that means that the Dutch learnt is actively practised during cla…
Conversational Dutch up to B1 - in person
Do you want to learn to speak Dutch more easily or fluently, and would you like some help in taking your speaking skills to the next level? Then look no further – this is the course for you!
I…
Dutch for professionals A1 > A2 intensive - …
This course is intended for professionals within and without the University of Groningen. Participants speak little Dutch (CEFR level A1). This is a one-week intensive course which consists of 20 con…
Crossing Borders 1: Pre-departure
This course, Crossing Borders: Pre-departure (CB1), will jump-start the exploration process. You will begin to explore your destination discovering the more subtle aspects of its culture in…
Arabic CEFR A1 > A2 - online
The Arabic language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre are introductions to the most spoken version (Egyptian/standard Arabic). This form is spoken in Egypt, but is also understoo…
Oral Skills B2 - in person
During this course various conversation situations will be practised, including giving your opinion, debate, discussion, negotiation, interviews and giving a short presentation. Attention is also pai…
English A2/B1 > B1 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to understand and use phrases and high-frequency vocabulary of familiar subjects (family, work, shopping, etc.) and understand most of the main p…
German CEFR B1 > B1/B2 - online
The German language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus on speaking and understanding German in everyday situations that you might come across in Germany. A German language c…
Spanish CEFR A1 > A2 - online
The Spanish language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Spanish. More attention will be paid to reading and writing skills from level CE…
French A2 > A2/B1 - online
The French language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus on speaking and understanding French in everyday situations that you might come across in France. A French language co…
NT2-II State Examination: Self-Study prepara…
This preparation is meant for participants who have finished the course B1 > B2, and people with an equivalent level.
Content
The self-study package is a combination of readers and material in N…
Dutch A2 > A2/B1 intensive - online
Dutch is the language of instruction right from the start of the first lesson. The language courses concentrate on communication, and that means that the Dutch learnt is actively practised during cla…
Crossing Borders Series
The Crossing Borders series is a set of three separate but complementary online courses open to any student taking part in a study abroad programme. This series of courses consists of:
- a pre-depar…
Crossing Borders 2: Abroad
This Crossing Borders: Abroad (CB2) course is to be followed on location. The course will challenge you to engage more deeply with the culture that you are experiencing around you. Using a …
English B1 > B1/B2 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate on the main points of familiar matters (family, hobbies, travel, work, etc.) and understand the main points of radio and TV progra…
German CEFR B1/B2 > B2 - online
The German language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus on speaking and understanding German in everyday situations that you might come across in Germany. A German language c…
Spanish CEFR A2 > A2/B1 - online
The Spanish language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Spanish. More attention will be paid to reading and writing skills from level CE…
French CEFR B1/B2 > B2 - online
The French language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus on speaking and understanding French in everyday situations that you might come across in France. A French language co…
NT2-II State Examination: Mock Examination
Duration: Normally the mock examination takes an entire day but it can also be spread over 2 days. The exam evaluation date will be agreed on by the student and teacher.
Audience: Participants who w…
Russian CEFR A1/A2 > A2 - online
The Russian language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Russian. Level A1/A2 > A2 is for participants who have taken the Level A1 >…
Dutch A2/B1 > B1 intensive - online
Dutch is the language of instruction right from the start of the first lesson. The language courses concentrate on communication, and that means that the Dutch learnt is actively practised during cla…
Crossing Borders 3: Re-entry
This course, Crossing Borders: Re-entry (CB3), is to be followed upon your return to your country of departure. It provides you with an opportunity to look back on your entire experience an…
Writing Skills from B2 - in person
In this course we will pay attention to paragraph structure, word choice, variation in language use, formal Dutch, grammatical correctness and spelling. The course is intended for non-native speakers…
English B1/B2 > B2 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate on familiar matters (family, hobbies, travel, work, etc.) and some extended lectures. You can also understand many radio and TV pr…
Spanish CEFR A2/B1 > B1 - online
The Spanish language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Spanish. More attention will be paid to reading and writing skills from level CE…
Business German
Would you like to feel more comfortable when dealing with your German-speaking business associates? Do you sometimes wonder how to address people and worry about the dos and don'ts in the workplace? …
English B1/B2 > B2 intensive - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate on familiar matters (family, hobbies, travel, work, etc.) and some extended lectures. You can also understand many radio and TV pr…
Writing Skills from B2 - online
In this course we will pay attention to paragraph structure, word choice, variation in language use, formal Dutch, grammatical correctness and spelling. The course is intended for non-native speakers…
Spanish CEFR B1 > B1/B2 - online
The Spanish language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Spanish. More attention will be paid to reading and writing skills from level CE…
A Conversation on Culture
How to deal with intercultural differences in your team
Ask our expert!
Are you managing an international team and do you need to work effectively across borders, whether they are actual or virtual o…
Academische schrijfvaardigheid Nederlands - …
In de cursus Academische schrijfvaardigheid in het Nederlands wordt aandacht besteed aan duidelijke alineastructuren met heldere kernzinnen en signaalwoorden. Bekeken wordt of de geschreven teksten v…
English B2 > B2/C1 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to follow some extended lectures and familiar discussions and who can follow most news and current affairs programs. (CEFR level B2 reading, list…
Italian CEFR 0 > A1 - online
The Italian language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Italian. Grammar is not a goal in itself in our Italian language courses, but wi…
Spanish conversation course A2 - in person
Do you want to speak Spanish more fluently before you go up a level, or is your spoken Spanish not yet good enough? Whether you want to converse more easily with your in-laws or you need Spanish for …
Dutch for native speakers of German A2 > B1 …
This course is intended for native speakers of German who are able to understand Dutch and can get by in everyday situations (CEFR A2 writing, reading, listening, conversation). Read more about the t…
Opfrisworkshop Spelling
Zonder uitzondering zijn we allemaal gebaat bij een goede taalbeheersing en spelling: student, universiteitsmedewerker, adviseur, directeur, of administratief medewerker van een organisatie, bedrijf …
English B2/C1 > C1 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to follow most extended lectures and familiar discussions and who can understand literary prose and many TV programs and films without too much e…
Italian CEFR A1 > A2 - online
The Italian language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre focus mainly on speaking and understanding Italian. More attention will be paid to reading and writing skills from level 2 …
Spanish conversation course B1 - in person
Do you want to speak Spanish more fluently before you go up a level, or is your spoken Spanish not yet good enough? Whether you want to converse more easily with your in-laws or you need Spanish for …
Dutch for native speakers of German A2 > B1 …
This course is intended for native speakers of German who are able to understand Dutch and can get by in everyday situations (CEFR A2 writing, reading, listening, conversation). Read more about the t…
Dutch for native speakers of German A2 > B1 …
This course is intended for native speakers of German who are able to understand Dutch and can get by in everyday situations (CEFR A2 writing, reading, listening, conversation). Read more about the t…
Dutch for native speakers of German B1 > B2 …
This course is intended for native speakers of German who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write …
Opfrisworkshop Stijl
De workshop Stijl is bedoeld voor iedereen die ernaar streeft om goed leesbare teksten te schrijven, maar bij wie de middelbareschoolkennis ietwat is weggezakt. Wat zijn ook al weer tantebetjezinnen?…
English C1 > C1 and above - online
This course is intended for participants who understand extended speech even when not clearly structured and can understand unrelated, specialized articles. You can express yourself spontaneously wit…
Train the trainer
Improve your skills as an intercultural competence trainer!
Are you responsible for developing the intercultural competence of others? Do you wonder how you can be more effective in helping them in …
Dutch for native speakers of German B1 > B2 …
This course is intended for native speakers of German who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write …
Dutch for native speakers of German B1 > B2 …
This course is intended for native speakers of German who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write …
Dutch 0 > A2 for newcomers: civic integration
This course is intended for highly educated people who are going through the civic integration process and whose mother tongue and/or cultural background is radically different from the Dutch languag…
English Academic Writing Skills B2
This English academic writing course will focus on academic writing and, in particular, writing papers in English. Attention will be paid to writing conventions and processes, sentence and paragraph …
English for professionals - Speaking B2 - on…
Are you interested in participating in meetings more effectively? Have you ever struggled presenting your work in public? Apply for this course and learn how to communicate more confidently and spont…
Winter School Intercultural Competence
Intercultural Competence Development for Professionals
Do you want to help others develop their intercultural competence?
“How can we develop in ourselves and others the necessary mastery and…
Dutch A2 > B1 for newcomers: civic integrati…
This course is intended for highly educated people who are going through the civic integration process and whose mother tongue and/or cultural background is radically different from the Dutch languag…
Publishing in English - online
This language course will help you to improve your academic writing skills in English, particularly in relation to academic publications. The course deals with publishing in its broadest sense, aimin…
English for professionals - Speaking C1 - in…
Are you interested in participating in meetings more effectively? Have you ever struggled presenting your work in public? Apply for this course and learn how to communicate more confidently and spont…
Summer School Intercultural Competence
Businesses know that productivity depends on a work force that is socially and emotionally competent. If you want to become successful in a diverse world, a large part of that success will depend on …
Dutch B1 > B2 for newcomers: civic integrati…
This course is intended for highly educated people who are going through the civic integration process and whose mother tongue and/or cultural background is radically different from the Dutch languag…
English Academic Writing Skills C1
This English academic writing course will focus on academic writing and, in particular, writing papers in English. Attention will be paid to writing conventions and processes, sentence and paragraph …
English for professionals - Speaking B1 - in…
Are you interested in participating in meetings more effectively? Have you ever struggled presenting your work in public? Apply for this course and learn how to communicate more confidently and spont…
English for professionals - Writing B2 > B2/…
Effective writing is an important skill in any professional setting. Whether you are writing extended emails or official letters, policy briefs or business reports, internal memorandums or website co…
English B2 > B2/C1 intensive - online
This course is intended for Participants who are able to follow some extended lectures and familiar discussions and who can follow most news and current affairs programs (CEFR level B2 reading, liste…
English B2 > B2/C1 intensive - in person
This course is intended for Participants who are able to follow some extended lectures and familiar discussions and who can follow most news and current affairs programs (CEFR level B2 reading, liste…
English for professionals - Writing B2/C1 > …
Effective writing is an important skill in any professional setting. Whether you are writing extended emails or official letters, policy briefs or business reports, internal memorandums or website co…
English B2/C1 > C1 intensive - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to follow most extended lectures and familiar discussions and who can understand literary prose and many TV programs and films without too much e…
English B2/C1 > C1 intensive - in person
This course is intended for participants who are able to follow most extended lectures and familiar discussions and who can understand literary prose and many TV programs and films without too much e…
Dutch B1 > B2 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write comprehensibl…
English for professionals - Writing C1 - in …
Effective writing is an important skill in any professional setting. Whether you are writing extended emails or official letters, policy briefs or business reports, internal memorandums or website co…
English C1 > C1 and above intensive - online
This course is intended for participants who understand extended speech even when not clearly structured and can understand unrelated, specialized articles. You can express yourself spontaneously wit…
Dutch B1 > B2 - in person
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write comprehensibl…
Dutch B1 > B1/B2 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write comprehensibl…
English for HR professionals - in person
Audience: HR professionals, English verbal and writing skills level B2/C1
Duration: 10 weeks
Study load: Contact hours: 10 x 2 hours, 10 hours of self-study.
Online support: All participants will receiv…
Dutch B1 > B1/B2 intensive
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write comprehensibl…
Dutch B1 > B1/B2 - in person
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write comprehensibl…
Dutch B1/B2 > B2 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write comprehensibl…
Dutch B1/B2 > B2 intensive
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write comprehensibl…
Dutch B1/B2 > B2 - in person
This course is intended for participants who are able to communicate in Dutch, although they still make mistakes. You understand 60 to 70% of the content of TV programmes. You can write comprehensibl…
Dutch B2 > B2/C1 - online
This course is intended for participants who can communicate in Dutch without great problems. You understand texts almost fully, with the exception of a few words and idiomatic expressions (CEFR leve…
Dutch B2 > B2/C1 intensive
This course is intended for participants who can communicate in Dutch without great problems. You understand texts almost fully, with the exception of a few words and idiomatic expressions (CEFR leve…
Dutch B2/C1 > C1 - online
This course is intended for participants who can communicate in Dutch without great problems. You understand texts almost fully, with the exception of a few words and idiomatic expressions (CEFR B2/C…
Dutch B2/C1 > C1 intensive
This course is intended for participants who can communicate in Dutch without great problems. You understand texts almost fully, with the exception of a few words and idiomatic expressions (CEFR B2/C…
Orientation to the Dutch Labour Market (ONA)…
In Orientation to the Dutch Labour Market, you choose the kind of work you want to do and actively look for a job in this area. Or perhaps you want to follow a degree programme first. You then look f…
Dutch for the international workplace
Are you working at an international organization in the Netherlands where both Dutch and English is spoken, but want to communicate with your colleagues in Dutch? Do you regularly receive emails in D…
Dutch 0 > A1 - online
This course is intended for participants with CEFR level 0: you speak little or no Dutch.
This course will be taught as an online interactive group course via Blackboard Collaborate; our online clas…
Dutch 0 > A1 - in person
This course is intended for participants with CEFR level 0: you speak little or no Dutch. The course consists of 24 contact hours, per lesson you should count on 2-3 hours of self-study.
Advice…
Dutch for professionals 0 > A1 intensive - i…
This course is intended for professionals within and without the University of Groningen. Participants speak little or no Dutch (CEFR level 0). This is a one-week intensive course which consists of 2…
Dutch A1 > A2 - online
Dutch is the language of instruction right from the start of the first lesson. The language courses concentrate on communication, and that means that the Dutch learnt is actively practised during cla…
Dutch A2 > A2/B1 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to understand Dutch and can get by in everyday situations (CEFR A2 writing, reading, listening, conversation).
This course will be taught as an …
Dutch A2 > A2/B1 - in person
This course is intended for participants who are able to understand Dutch and can get by in everyday situations (CEFR A2 writing, reading, listening, conversation). The course consists of 24 con…
Dutch A2/B1 > B1 - online
This course is intended for participants who are able to understand Dutch and can get by in everyday situations (CEFR A2/B1 writing, reading, listening, conversation).
This course will be taught as …
Dutch A2/B1 > B1 - in person
This course is intended for participants who are able to understand Dutch and can get by in everyday situations (CEFR A2/B1 writing, reading, listening, conversation). The course consists of 24 conta…
Online Dutch 0 > A1
The Online Dutch 0 > A1 course is a fully online course in basic Dutch which takes participants from CEFR level 0 to A1: you speak no Dutch or only very little (for example, participants who follo…
Online Dutch A1 > A2
The Online Dutch 0 > A1 course is a fully online course in basic Dutch which takes participants from CEFR level A1 to A2: you speak no Dutch or only very little (for example, participants who foll…
Online Dutch A2 > A2/B1
This Online Dutch course is a fully online course in basic Dutch which takes participants from CEFR level A2 to A2/B1: you speak a little bit of Dutch and have a limited vocabulary and knowledge of g…
Online Dutch A2/B1 > B1
This Online Dutch course is a fully online course in basic Dutch which takes participants from CEFR level A2/B1 to B1: you speak Dutch and have a basic vocabulary and knowledge of grammar. The course…
Online Dutch B1 > B1/B2
This Online Dutch course is a fully online course in basic Dutch which takes participants from CEFR level B1 to B1/B2: ou are able to communicate in Dutch, although you still make mistakes. You under…
Online Dutch B1/B2 > B2
This Online Dutch course is a fully online course in basic Dutch which takes participants from CEFR level B1 to B1/B2: ou are able to communicate in Dutch, although you still make mistakes. You under…
Online Dutch B2 > B2/C1
This Online Dutch course is a fully online course in basic Dutch which takes participants from CEFR level B2 to B2/C1: you passed the Staatsexamen Nt2 Programma II or CNAVT Prof (B2) of STRT (B2) and…
Online Dutch B2/C1 > C1
This Online Dutch course is a fully online course in basic Dutch which takes participants from CEFR level B2/C1 to C1: you passed the Staatsexamen Nt2 Programma II or CNAVT Prof (B2) of STR…
Online Dutch for doctors and dentists 0 > A2
The online courses in Dutch for doctors and dentists are geared towards your medical career in the Netherlands. Over the course of a number of weeks, you will work intensively on your Dutch language …
Online Dutch for doctors and dentists A2 > B1
The online courses in Dutch for doctors and dentists are geared towards your medical career in the Netherlands. Over the course of a number of weeks, you will work intensively on your Dutch language …
Online Dutch for doctors and dentists B1 > B2
The online courses in Dutch for doctors and dentists are geared towards your medical career in the Netherlands. Over the course of a number of weeks, you will work intensively on your Dutch language …
Pronunciation Tailor-made Course
Are you learning Dutch but still struggling with pronunciation? Do you keep making the same mistakes with sounds and want to improve your pronunciation? Our speech therapists can help you!
Office&nb…
NT2-II State Examination: Self-Study prepara…
This preparation is meant for participants who have finished the course B1 > B2, and people with an equivalent level.
Reading
You will receive a syllabus containing directions and instructions. …
NT2-II State Examination: Self-Study prepara…
This preparation is meant for participants who have finished the course B1 > B2, and people with an equivalent level.
Writing
You will receive a syllabus containing writing assignments, writing …
NT2-II State Examination: Self-Study prepara…
This preparation is meant for participants who have finished the course B1 > B2, and people with an equivalent level.
Speaking
You will receive a syllabus containing instructions and exercises t…
NT2-II State Examination: Self-Study prepara…
This preparation is meant for participants who have finished the course B1 > B2, and people with an equivalent level.
Listening
You will receive a syllabus containing Cito model exams. The texts…