Speciaal voor jou

English: the most widely spoken language in the world and in fact the second language of the Netherlands. Speaking and writing English well is therefore more important than ever. We will help you communicate in English more effectively: at work, for your studies, in professional emails, etc.  We will also help you better understand English-speaking culture, literature and customs. A whole new world will open up for you.

Who for?  

Do you already have a good command of English and would you like to broaden and deepen your knowledge of the language, culture and history of the English-speaking world? In this course you do all this by reading a novel every month and talking about it in English with others under the guidance of an experienced teacher. Talking about literature with others is fun and inspiring. 

The course 

In this course you will read nine fascinating novels: six classic and recent novels chosen by the instructor and three novels which the group will choose by mutual agreement. This way you deepen your knowledge of the language, improve your speaking skills, discover new writers, come into contact with other readers and learn more about the culture and history of different English-speaking countries. 

The lessons 

Based on a number of themes and questions, you exchange your reading impressions with others during the lesson. The teacher each time will discuss different language aspects and will briefly situate the novels in their historical and literary context. This way you practice your English and enrich your reading experience. The course is taught entirely in English. Both native and non-native speakers are welcome. The course is in principle on location but can also be online or hybrid by mutual agreement. Classes are on the third Thursday evening of each month: September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19 from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. 

Assignments 
One novel a month:

• Sally Rooney, Beautiful World Where are You 
• Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake 
• Tsitsi Dangarembga, Nervous Conditions 
• F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby 
• Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre  
• Jean Rhys, Wide Sargasso   

Level

To help you find the right course, we use the codes of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. You can have reached the entry level in different ways: by taking a course, studying on your own, working or living in an English-speaking country. To decide which level you're on, you can take this online test.

Entry level: B2.2 
Finishing level: B2.2-C1 Previous and next course  

Previous course: Gevorderden 2 (B2.2)
Next course: upon request 

Course material

The books can be bought online or through a local bookshop.  

The course material is not included in the tuition fee. Please don’t buy the book until you have been notified that the course will continue.