B1 Dutch Course

This B1 Dutch course helps you move beyond basic communication and use Dutch with confidence in real life and professional situations. You learn to express opinions, explain ideas clearly and understand longer conversations and texts.

The course follows the official CEFR B1 level and is designed for learners who have completed A2 and want to become more independent in Dutch. It builds the language skills required for everyday use, work and further exam preparation.

This course also forms the language foundation needed for the B1 inburgering level. A separate B1 inburgering exam course will be available, for which this course is an essential prerequisite.

By the end of this course, you can communicate comfortably in Dutch at B1 level and are ready to continue with advanced Dutch or targeted exam preparation.

Section 1 Daily life explained with clear structure

You learn to build clear Dutch sentences with the correct word order, so your everyday conversations sound natural and well structured.

Explaining your background and current situation

You learn to talk about your past and present in one clear story, for example when explaining your work, studies or personal situation.

Planning and confirming appointments

You learn to explain plans and confirm appointments using longer sentences that sound clear and correct.

Changing and rescheduling appointments

You learn how to talk about changes in planning using time words like when and if, so you can reschedule appointments clearly.

Being late and explaining why

You learn how to explain reasons and consequences, so you can clearly say why something happened or why you are late.

Describing a problem at home

You learn how to talk about personal experiences and problems, choosing the right past tense for what happened.

Talking to neighbors and making agreements

You learn how to ask polite questions and make agreements in a respectful and natural way.

Solving small conflicts calmly

You learn how to explain a situation step by step, so you can stay calm and clear during small conflicts.

Explaining your week and routines

You learn how to use modal verbs to explain what you can, must, want or are allowed to do in your daily routine.

Section 2 Understanding rental contracts and house rules

You learn how to make polite requests and ask questions clearly when dealing with rental contracts and house rules.

Arranging repairs and maintenance

You learn how to explain what needs to be done and why, for example when arranging repairs or maintenance.

Service costs, handover, and inspections

You learn how to talk about steps and timing, such as what happens before and after an inspection or handover.

Moving and changing your address

You learn how to describe processes and arrangements, like moving or registering a new address, in a clear and neutral way.

Setting up energy and internet contracts

You learn how to connect sentences and explain choices clearly when setting up energy or internet contracts.

Comparing and canceling subscriptions

You learn how to compare options and explain differences when changing or canceling subscriptions.

Filing a complaint with a landlord or company

You learn how to explain a problem, give a reason and suggest a solution in a polite and clear way.

Submitting forms and supporting documents

You learn how to explain information and give clarification when submitting forms or documents.

Making and confirming digital appointments

You learn how to talk about conditions and timing when making or confirming digital appointments.

Section 3 Making an appointment at the municipality

You learn how to ask formal and polite questions when making an appointment with the municipality.

Understanding letters from public services

You learn how to understand official letters and emails that explain what is requested or sent.

Using DigiD and the government inbox

You learn how to clearly refer to information and actions when using DigiD and official government messages.

Taxes and municipal charges basics

You learn how to talk about deadlines, time limits and obligations related to taxes and municipal charges.

Benefits and reporting changes basics

You learn how to report changes and explain situations clearly when dealing with benefits or allowances.

Submitting a request or objection

You learn how to explain your reason and position clearly when submitting a formal request or objection.

Explaining a procedure step by step

You learn how to explain a process in clear steps, from start to finish.

Summarizing and passing on information

You learn how to summarise key information and pass it on clearly to others.

Polite indirect questions in formal situations

You learn how to ask polite and clear indirect questions in formal situations.

Section 4 Explaining tasks and responsibilities at work

You learn how to clearly explain what you do at work and what your responsibilities are.

Setting priorities and planning your day

You learn how to explain your planning and priorities using more precise and natural language.

Joining meetings and aligning expectations

You learn how to share expectations and align with others clearly during meetings.

Writing down action points and agreements

You learn how to clearly record agreements and action points, including conditions and follow ups.

Giving and receiving feedback at work

You learn how to give advice and feedback in a clear and constructive way.

Resolving conflicts at work

You learn how to explain differences of opinion and resolve conflicts calmly and clearly.

Calling in sick and discussing recovery

You learn how to explain what happened and talk about recovery in a clear and structured way.

Requesting leave and discussing schedules

You learn how to make polite requests and discuss schedules clearly at work.

Managing workload and setting boundaries

You learn how to set boundaries and explain limits in a clear and respectful way.

Section 5 Explaining symptoms clearly

You learn how to clearly describe symptoms and pain when talking to a doctor or healthcare provider.

Making, changing, and canceling medical appointments

You learn how to ask politely about times and availability when arranging medical appointments.

Understanding and following medical advice

You learn how to understand and explain medical advice given by a doctor.

Referrals and specialist appointments

You learn how to understand and talk about referrals and specialist appointments in a clear way.

Pharmacy visits and medication instructions

You learn how to understand instructions and explain how medication should be used.

Health insurance, deductibles, and claims

You learn how to explain procedures and communicate clearly about health insurance and claims.

Writing a question or complaint to a healthcare provider

You learn how to clearly explain a problem and make a polite request in healthcare communication.

Sickness and work: basic reintegration conversations

You learn how to talk about planning and conditions when returning to work after illness.

Talking about healthy habits and recovery

You learn how to give advice and talk about recovery and healthy habits in a natural way.

Section 6 School and childcare: everyday communication

You learn how to communicate politely and clearly with schools and childcare organizations.

Forms, permissions, and rules at school

You learn how to understand and explain rules, permissions and obligations at school.

Parent teacher meetings and mentor talks

You learn how to talk about conversations with teachers and mentors in a clear and structured way.

Discussing absence and scheduling

You learn how to explain absence and planning using clear timing and conditions.

Discussing learning or behavior concerns

You learn how to explain concerns and give reasons in a calm and respectful way.

Writing a request or complaint to a school

You learn how to write a clear and formal request or complaint to a school.

Working with an organization and making agreements

You learn how to explain goals and make clear agreements with an organization.

Explaining and summarizing information for others

You learn how to summarize information clearly and pass it on to others.

Discussing expectations and setting limits

You learn how to explain expectations and set boundaries in a clear and respectful way.

Section 7 Banking and payments: solving issues

You learn how to explain and understand payment issues, such as refunds or incorrect transactions.

Fraud, phishing, and staying safe

You learn how to talk about risky situations and explain what to do to stay safe.

Invoices, reminders, and debt collection language

You learn how to understand and respond to formal messages about invoices, reminders and payments.

Budgeting and explaining your choices

You learn how to explain financial decisions and give clear reasons for your choices.

Comparing subscriptions and insurance options

You learn how to compare options and explain which choice is best for you.

Returns, warranties, and complaints

You learn how to explain a problem, request a solution and communicate clearly about returns or warranties.

Negotiating and making agreements

You learn how to negotiate politely and make clear agreements.

Canceling and switching providers with confirmation

You learn how to confirm cancellations or changes and check that everything is correct.

Giving your opinion about costs and value

You learn how to express your opinion about prices and value in a clear and balanced way.

Section 8 Planning a trip and choosing alternatives

You learn how to explain travel plans and choices, including reasons and alternatives.

Public transport problems, delays, and compensation

You learn how to explain delays, problems and compensation when using public transport.

Bike or car issues and arranging repairs

You learn how to explain problems and arrange repairs in a clear and polite way.

Damage and insurance language

You learn how to explain damage and communicate clearly in insurance situations.

Describing an accident or incident

You learn how to describe what happened step by step in a clear and structured way.

Contacting customer service effectively

You learn how to ask clear questions and follow up when contacting customer service.

Asking follow up questions and clarifying

You learn how to check information and clarify misunderstandings politely.

Explaining situations and confirming agreements

You learn how to explain a situation and confirm agreements clearly.

Comparing experiences and giving advice

You learn how to compare experiences and give advice in a natural way.

Section 9 Understanding news: main idea and details

You learn how to understand the main point of news texts and recognise important details.

Distinguishing facts from opinions

You learn how to recognise facts and opinions and explain what you think about them.

Recognizing viewpoints and summarizing them

You learn how to summarise different viewpoints and explain what others have said.

Giving your opinion with reasons

You learn how to give your opinion and clearly explain your reasons.

Using nuance and contrast in conversations

You learn how to add nuance and contrast when discussing different ideas.

Discussions and disagreements: staying polite

You learn how to disagree politely and keep conversations respectful.

Evaluating information online

You learn how to assess information online and explain conditions or exceptions.

Writing a complaint, review, or public response

You learn how to write a clear and structured public response, complaint or review.

Making a proposal and defending it

You learn how to present a proposal and explain why it makes sense.

Course contents

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