Engels
This is an interesting course for those who have had English lessons at school for 3-5 years or haven’t spoken English in a long time and want to improve their language skills. This is preliminary level B1 (lower intermediate) course suitable for those looking to revisit their grammar, pronunciation, increase their vocabulary & listening skills using fun practical exercises and audio following the book. This is particularly suitable for students who need extra tuition to help with exams however all ages are welcome and those people who don’t speak Dutch can follow the course.
All English courses can be attended by not-Dutch-speaking students. English will be the language of the classroom.
This course is meant for students who have attended English at the Volksuniversiteit or elsewhere (B1/B2 level) in previous years. The content is interesting, as the method LIFE/National Geographic offers modern topics and enjoyable videos. An extensive website and workbook are added. Reading, writing, listening and speaking are all trained in the classroom. This course is a must for students who wish to refresh their knowledge and skills with an up-to-date course for adults.
Deze cursus is bedoeld voor cursisten die al een aantal jaren cursussen volgden bij de Volksuniversiteit of elders (niveau B!/B2). De inhoud is interessant, omdat de methode LIFE/National Geographic materiaal bevat met moderne onderwerpen en leuke video’s. Er hoort een uitvoerige website bij evenals een werkboek. Alle vaardigheden komen aan bod en spreekvaardigheid kan volop geoefend worden tijdens de lessen. De voertaal is Engels. Een aanrader om bestaande kennis en kunde weer eens op te frissen met een leuke en volwassen methode.
This is a course for literature lovers who like reading and discussing a good novel in English. We will talk about the author, the structure, the themes and the characters in the book.
Reading is a healthy habit in a hectic world. It gives pleasure and often food for thought. Why not join a group on Thursday mornings to share your thoughts about books and culture? The first novel discussed on October 3 will be Middle England by Jonathan Coe.
Books: 3 October: Middle England - Jonathan Coe 7 November: Milkman - Anna Burns 12 December: Days Without End - Sebastian Barry 9 January: Crusoe’s Daughter - Jane Gardam 6 February: The Dark Flood Rises - Margaret Drabble 5 March: Cloud Street - Tim Winton 26 March: Choice of the Literature Class
This course can be followed by students who do not speak Dutch. The teacher is a native-speaker. Een goede basiskennis van het Engels is nodig. We oefenen alledaagse situaties. De focus ligt op communiceren en minder op grammatica. De spreekvaardigheid wordt bevorderd door opdrachten in groepjes. Uiteraard besteden we ook aandacht aan de Britse cultuur.
Boek: In overleg met docent.
(werd lesjaar 2017-2018 op de maandag gegeven en verhuist nu naar de dinsdag)
This short course is meant for everyone with a basic knowledge of English, who would like to improve his or her skills of listening, understanding and speaking. We practise everyday situations and talk about subjects you find interesting. Focus is more on communication and less on grammar.
Book: in consultation with the teacher
Deze korte cursus is bedoeld voor iedereen met een basiskennis van het Engels die de taal beter willen leren spreken en begrijpen. We oefenen dagelijkse situaties en praten over dingen die u interessant vindt. De focus ligt op communiceren en minder op grammatica.
