Engels
Do you want to improve your English? Our courses will bring you up to speed. We have about twenty different options, so we have something at every level. From Beginner to Proficiency, from language to literature, taking in business English and exam training on the way. In September and January we offer our full range of 12- or 18-week courses, and in late spring we offer an extra round of short courses, including exam training workshops and conversation classes.
What level are you at? Are you not sure what your level is in English? Have a look here. If you want to take a course at Beginner, Elementary or Pre-intermediate level, you can register immediately via the website. For courses at Intermediate level and above, you will have to speak to a teacher first. Please come along to one of our intake sessions in January.
NB: Online registration is only possible for lower level courses. Higher level courses are indicated by a button marked ‘Information’.
Engels voor Nederlandstaligen
Voor iedereen die Nederlands spreekt en nog niet uitgebreid met het Engels heeft kennisgemaakt, of de taal weer wil oppakken en verbeteren, zijn dit de cursussen bij uitstek. Er wordt tijdens de les al in het Engels gelezen, geoefend en gesproken, maar ook nog veel uitgelegd in het Nederlands, en zo komen we steeds een stapje verder.
English for everyone
These courses range from Elementary to Proficiency and are taught entirely in English. This year, we have five new courses with a little extra flavour. As well as working on speaking and listening, reading and writing, we’ll be picking up tips for public speaking from TED Talks.
Conversation
You already know a lot of English, but when you try to speak you are not happy with your fluency. An English conversation course will help you to ‘find your voice’. We offer conversation classes from Pre-Intermediate to Advanced.
Business English
What's different in business language? You already know the rules for grammar and vocabulary in everyday life, but business language can be slightly different and that's why we offer a business course. Click on the link for details.
Literature
Nothing beats a good book, except perhaps being able to talk about it as well as read it. Volksuniversiteit Amsterdam brings interesting books and interested people together. Join us!
Cambridge English
You've been studying English for years and want to put the icing on the cake with an internationally-recognised Cambridge certificate at B2, C1 or even C2 level. We will help you to dot those i's, cross those t's and do yourself justice in the official exams. The world is your oyster!
Learning English with Volksuniversiteit Amsterdam
We offer English courses at various levels, both during the day and in the evening. Classes are based on learning together in a group, under the guidance of a fully qualified teacher. Most of our courses are all-round general English courses, covering the five skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking and holding a conversation. Some courses have a special focus, such as the English Literature Reading Group, the Business English course, the Cambridge preparation courses and the conversation classes. You can choose the course that suits your needs.
Learning another language with Volksuniversiteit Amsterdam
Our team of experienced teachers offers day and evening courses for groups at beginner and advanced level in seventeen different languages: Arabic, Chinese, German, English, French, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Swedish. Experience at first hand the pleasure and value of learning a language in a group. Do you have any specific training needs? Let us know, and we’ll see what we can do for you.