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Amsterdam Clubbing and Famous DJs – HearSay

Dutch A2

Discover Amsterdam's legendary nightlife while practicing your Dutch listening and speaking skills on the go. Learn how to plan a night out, navigate famous clubs, and talk about your favorite DJs.

Lessons

Choosing a club tonight
Liam and Sophie decide between Paradiso and Melkweg for their night out in the city.
Vocabulary
- het weekend (the weekend)
- de club (the club)
- het centrum (the center)
- de muziek (the music)
- kiezen (to choose)
- vanavond (tonight)
Objectives
- Suggest a place to go
- Discuss music preferences
Buying tickets online
The friends try to get tickets for a popular DJ set at Shelter before it sells out.
Vocabulary
- het kaartje (the ticket)
- duur (expensive)
- uitverkocht (sold out)
- de rij (the queue)
- de website (the website)
- kopen (to buy)
Objectives
- Talk about ticket availability
- Express concern about prices
Pre-drinks and getting ready
Liam gets his clothes ready while having a drink before cycling to the venue.
Vocabulary
- de kleding (the clothes)
- het drankje (the drink)
- klaar (ready)
- laat (late)
- de fiets (the bicycle)
- gezellig (cozy/fun)
Objectives
- Talk about getting dressed
- Express time pressure
Arriving at De School
They arrive at a famous underground club and navigate the entrance and wardrobe.
Vocabulary
- de uitsmijter (the bouncer)
- de ingang (the entrance)
- de jas (the coat)
- de garderobe (the wardrobe)
- wachten (to wait)
- open (open)
Objectives
- Interact with a bouncer
- Check in coats at the wardrobe
Watching the DJ play
Sophie talks about seeing Martin Garrix and Tiësto perform on the main stage.
Vocabulary
- de dj (the DJ)
- het podium (the stage)
- bekend (famous)
- hard (loud)
- draaien (to play/spin)
- het liedje (the song)
- luisteren (to listen)
Objectives
- Describe a musical performance
- Express opinions on famous DJs
Drinks on the dancefloor
The club gets crowded as they try to order drinks near the dancefloor in AIR Amsterdam.
Vocabulary
- de dansvloer (the dancefloor)
- het bier (the beer)
- het water (the water)
- druk (crowded)
- dansen (to dance)
- bestellen (to order)
Objectives
- Order drinks in a noisy environment
- Describe a crowded room
Taking the night bus
Exhausted after dancing, they grab a quick snack and catch the night bus home.
Vocabulary
- de nachtbus (the night bus)
- moe (tired)
- de snack (the snack)
- naar huis (to home)
- de ochtend (the morning)
- sluiten (to close)
Objectives
- Talk about feeling tired
- Navigate late-night transportation