- Drinks At Twee Prinsen
Emma and David grab an outdoor table at Twee Prinsen in the Jordaan to enjoy some orange wine and practice ordering.
Vocabulary
- de wijn (the wine)
- het glas (the glass)
- bestellen (to order)
- de zon (the sun)
- gezellig (cozy/sociable)
Objectives
- Order a glass of wine
- Describe the weather
- Express a positive feeling about the atmosphere
- Burgers At Kikkie
Sitting next door at Kikkie van de Prinsensluis, David orders a smashburger while they people-watch.
Vocabulary
- de hamburger (the hamburger)
- kijken (to look/watch)
- de mens (the human/person)
- lekker (tasty/delicious)
- de stoel (the chair)
Objectives
- Order food from a menu
- Comment on the people around you
- Describe the taste of your food
- Coffee At Cafe de Linden
It's a sunny Saturday morning, and Emma visits Café de Linden for coffee and a Bloody Mary.
Vocabulary
- de ochtend (the morning)
- de koffie (the coffee)
- de zaterdag (the Saturday)
- drinken (to drink)
- wakker (awake)
Objectives
- Greet someone in the morning
- Order a coffee
- Talk about the weekend
- Relaxing At Cafe Luxembourg
David sits at Café Luxembourg in the city center, asking the waiter for the bill after a long afternoon.
Vocabulary
- het centrum (the center)
- de ober (the waiter)
- de rekening (the bill)
- betalen (to pay)
- duur (expensive)
Objectives
- Call the waiter
- Ask for the bill
- Discuss prices
- Meeting At Cafe Fonteyn
Emma meets her friends for cheap beers at Café Fonteyn before heading out for the night.
Vocabulary
- de vriend (the friend)
- goedkoop (cheap)
- het bier (the beer)
- de avond (the evening)
- de kroeg (the pub)
Objectives
- Introduce a friend
- Order rounds of beer
- Talk about evening plans
- Wine At Glouglou
Enjoying the terrace at Glouglou in De Pijp, David tastes a new natural wine.
Vocabulary
- de natuur (the nature)
- het terras (the terrace)
- proeven (to taste)
- de fles (the bottle)
- rood (red)
Objectives
- Ask to taste a drink
- Describe a color
- Talk about sitting outside
- Sun At Cafe Soleil
Emma takes the ferry to Amsterdam Noord to bask in the sun and eat refreshing dishes at Café Soleil.
Vocabulary
- het noorden (the north)
- de boot (the boat)
- warm (warm)
- de zomer (the summer)
- het water (the water)
Objectives
- Give directions using cardinal points
- Discuss the temperature
- Talk about summer activities
- Movies At FC Hyena
David visits FC Hyena on the banks of the IJ for an indie film and some snacks at their petit restaurant.
Vocabulary
- de film (the movie)
- de bioscoop (the cinema)
- de snack (the snack)
- de rivier (the river)
- lachen (to laugh)
Objectives
- Buy a movie ticket
- Order a snack
- Express enjoyment of entertainment
- Sunset At Cafe de Ceuvel
Emma and David meet at Café de Ceuvel, watching the sunset by the water where locals are swimming.
Vocabulary
- zwemmen (to swim)
- de zonsondergang (the sunset)
- het badpak (the swimsuit)
- buiten (outside)
- mooi (beautiful)
Objectives
- Describe a scenic view
- Talk about outdoor activities
- Express admiration
- Games At Cafe 't Sluisje
Escaping the cold, David drinks hot tea and plays board games at Café 't Sluisje in Noord.
Vocabulary
- de thee (the tea)
- het spel (the game)
- spelen (to play)
- koud (cold)
- de winter (the winter)
Objectives
- Suggest playing a game
- Order a hot beverage
- Complain about the cold weather
- Pizza At Europizza
Emma visits Europizza in Noord for an amazing slice of pizza on their sunny terrace.
Vocabulary
- de pizza (the pizza)
- het deeg (the dough)
- de tomaat (the tomato)
- de kaas (the cheese)
- eten (to eat)
Objectives
- Identify food ingredients
- Order a meal
- Express hunger
- Seafood At Cafe Restaurant Amsterdam
David makes a reservation at the lively Café Restaurant Amsterdam for a classic seafood dinner.
Vocabulary
- de vis (the fish)
- het restaurant (the restaurant)
- druk (busy/crowded)
- de tafel (the table)
- reserveren (to reserve)
Objectives
- Make a table reservation
- Ask about fish dishes
- Comment on a busy atmosphere
- Dinner At Klaproos
Emma goes to Klaproos with a large group of friends to share wood-fired pizzas.
Vocabulary
- de groep (the group)
- delen (to share)
- de oven (the oven)
- het vuur (the fire)
- samen (together)
Objectives
- Suggest sharing food
- Talk about cooking methods
- Propose a group activity
- Veggies At Choux
David treats himself to the vegetable-forward tasting menu at Choux, marveling at the unique preparations.
Vocabulary
- de groente (the vegetable)
- het menu (the menu)
- bijzonder (special/unusual)
- de smaak (the taste)
- koken (to cook)
Objectives
- Ask for a menu
- Discuss vegetarian options
- Compliment the chef's cooking
- Sushi At Sushi Fanatics
Emma travels to Amsterdam East to enjoy fresh sashimi on a tatami mat at Sushi Fanatics.
Vocabulary
- de rijst (the rice)
- rauw (raw)
- de sojasaus (the soy sauce)
- het oosten (the east)
- het stokje (the chopstick)
Objectives
- Ask for condiments
- Talk about food preparation
- Request eating utensils
- Comfort Food At KID
Craving elevated comfort food, David orders a chicken sandwich and tsukune skewers at KID.
Vocabulary
- de kip (the chicken)
- het broodje (the sandwich)
- pikant (spicy)
- de saus (the sauce)
- de honger (the hunger)
Objectives
- Order a sandwich
- Ask if a dish is spicy
- Express that you are hungry
- Wine At Cantine de Caron
Emma enjoys the French flair and a crisp glass of wine at Cantine de Caron.
Vocabulary
- de sfeer (the atmosphere)
- de menukaart (the menu card)
- kiezen (to choose)
- wit (white)
- het gerecht (the dish)
Objectives
- Ask for recommendations
- Make a choice from the menu
- Describe the ambiance
- Groups At Hotel de Goudfazant
David attends a birthday dinner in the massive former garage space of Hotel de Goudfazant.
Vocabulary
- de garage (the garage)
- groot (big/large)
- luid (loud)
- de fabriek (the factory)
- de ruimte (the space)
Objectives
- Describe a room's size
- Talk about noise levels
- Navigate a large venue
- Tacos At Coba
Emma discovers Coba in Noord, trying their handmade tortillas and mezcal.
Vocabulary
- heet (hot/spicy)
- de peper (the pepper)
- de mais (the corn)
- het zout (the salt)
- de limoen (the lime)
Objectives
- Ask for seasoning
- Describe spice levels
- Identify specific ingredients
- Dinner At De Kas
David enjoys a seasonal meal inside the beautiful greenhouse of Restaurant De Kas in Park Frankendael.
Vocabulary
- de kas (the greenhouse)
- de tuin (the garden)
- groeien (to grow)
- het seizoen (the season)
- gezond (healthy)
Objectives
- Talk about healthy eating
- Discuss seasons
- Ask where ingredients come from
- Bread At Bakkerij Wolf
Emma visits the sourdough paradise of Bakkerij Wolf in the 9streets to pick up a fresh loaf.
Vocabulary
- de bakker (the baker)
- het brood (the bread)
- het zuurdesem (the sourdough)
- bruin (brown)
- de korst (the crust)
Objectives
- Buy a loaf of bread
- Specify the type of bread
- Ask a question at a bakery
- Sweets At Bakkerij Mater
David stops by Bakkerij Mater in De Pijp to watch them bake cinnamon rolls in their open kitchen.
Vocabulary
- de keuken (the kitchen)
- open (open)
- de kaneel (the cinnamon)
- zoet (sweet)
- bakken (to bake)
Objectives
- Describe a sweet flavor
- Comment on a store's layout
- Ask if something is freshly baked
- Bagels At Breadwinner
Emma grabs a Sunday morning bagel with lox at Breadwinner to start her day.
Vocabulary
- de zondag (the Sunday)
- het ontbijt (the breakfast)
- de bagel (the bagel)
- de roomkaas (the cream cheese)
- de zalm (the salmon)
Objectives
- Order breakfast items
- State what day it is
- Specify toppings
- Buns At 4850
David picks up coffee and cardamom buns at 4850 before taking Max for a stroll in Oosterpark.
Vocabulary
- wandelen (to walk)
- het park (the park)
- de boom (the tree)
- de wandeling (the walk/stroll)
- de wijk (the neighborhood)
Objectives
- Discuss going for a walk
- Describe nature in the city
- Talk about local neighborhoods
- Shopping At Noordermarkt
Emma browses the various bakery stands at the Noordermarkt farmers market on Saturday.
Vocabulary
- de markt (the market)
- de kraam (the stall)
- kopen (to buy)
- de boer (the farmer)
- de tas (the bag)
Objectives
- Ask a market vendor a question
- Purchase fresh produce
- Ask for a bag
- Focaccia At Levain et le vin
David stops by Levain et le vin to grab a piece of focaccia and browse their natural wines.
Vocabulary
- de olijf (the olive)
- de bloem (the flour)
- snijden (to cut)
- het stuk (the piece)
- de olie (the oil)
Objectives
- Ask for a specific portion size
- Request that food be sliced
- Identify baking ingredients
- Dates At Bottleshop
Emma goes on a romantic date at Bottleshop, enjoying their extensive wine list.
Vocabulary
- de afspraak (the appointment/date)
- de liefde (the love)
- praten (to talk)
- luisteren (to listen)
- romantisch (romantic)
Objectives
- Ask someone out
- Maintain a polite conversation
- Express romantic interest
- Talking At De Engelbewaarder
David meets a friend for a low-commitment chat at De Engelbewaarder, an authentic brown cafe.
Vocabulary
- het café (the cafe)
- de stamkroeg (the local pub)
- de kruk (the stool)
- het gesprek (the conversation)
- traditioneel (traditional)
Objectives
- Order a drink at a traditional bar
- Ask if a seat is taken
- Keep a casual conversation going