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Delftse Methode - Tweede Ronde (second half) – HearSay Dutch B1
Master B1 Dutch with a course inspired by chapters 22-42 of the Delftse Methode - Tweede Ronde. Practice listening and speaking on the go while diving deep into Dutch culture and society.
Lessons The European Union Learn about the history and politics of the EU compared to the US.
Vocabulary de Unie (the Union) wezenlijk (essential) de eenheid (the unity) de grens (the border) de concurrentie (the competition) het tarief (the tariff) Objectives Comprehend a text comparing the EU and US Understand and apply dummy subjects 'er' and 'het' European geography Identify European countries and discuss international politics.
Vocabulary het Verenigd Koninkrijk (the United Kingdom) Spanje (Spain) de lidstaat (the member state) gezamenlijk (jointly) het leger (the army) handhaven (to maintain) de munt (the currency) Objectives Name European countries on a map Discuss international politics and official EU languages Past the halfway mark Reflect on your language learning progress and evaluate your strengths.
Vocabulary over de helft (over the half) best handig (quite handy) de uitdrukking (the expression) uiteraard (naturally) de zwakke plek (the weak spot) onmogelijk (impossible) overbodig (superfluous) Objectives Evaluate personal strengths in Dutch Substitute prepositional phrases with pronominal adverbs Development aid arguments Read about international development aid and socio-economic policies.
Vocabulary het bruto nationaal product (the gross national product) de ontwikkelingshulp (the development aid) de omstandigheid (the circumstance) het oordeel (the judgment) de uitgave (the expense) de erfenis (the inheritance) Objectives Analyze arguments for and against development aid Formulate past participles ending in -d or -t Socio-economic debates Participate in a debate about societal issues and development.
Vocabulary de voorstander (the proponent) de verplichting (the obligation) specifiek (specific) de behoefte (the need) de middenklasse (the middle class) het evenwicht (the balance) Objectives Answer questions about socio-economic topics Present arguments in a structured debate Rebuilding Rotterdam Discover the history and modern architecture of Rotterdam.
Vocabulary gebombardeerd (bombed) de kern (the core) de nieuwbouw (the new construction) het theater (the theater) werkzaam (employed) multicultureel (multicultural) Objectives Read about a city's history and architecture Use the passive voice for ongoing actions and states Harbor logistics Explore the logistical routes of a major European harbor.
Vocabulary bereikbaar (accessible) het terrein (the terrain) het Ruhrgebied (the Ruhr area) de binnenvaart (the inland shipping) logistiek (logistics) geautomatiseerd (automated) Objectives Describe harbor locations using a map Use fixed verb-preposition combinations correctly Together in rush hour Discuss commuting, traffic jams, and modes of transportation.
Vocabulary afhankelijker (more dependent) de file (the traffic jam) het vervoermiddel (the means of transport) de snelweg (the highway) de arbeidsparticipatie (the labor participation) de spits (the rush hour) Objectives Discuss the pros and cons of transport modes Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives From cradle to grave Understand the history and structure of the Dutch welfare state.
Vocabulary de bijstand (the welfare) het loon (the wage) de voorziening (the provision) het pensioen (the pension) het minimumloon (the minimum wage) de verzorgingsstaat (the welfare state) Objectives Read about the Dutch welfare state Complete sentences using subordinating conjunctions Pensions and demographics Discuss unemployment, illness, and the aging population in the Netherlands.
Vocabulary de werkgelegenheid (the employment) tegelijkertijd (at the same time) de vergrijzing (the aging population) de overheid (the government) de werkgever (the employer) de uitkering (the benefit) Objectives Discuss the social security system and aging Formulate arguments about the retirement age Tulips and lightbulbs Learn about Dutch national products, agriculture, and industry.
Vocabulary voornamelijk (mainly) de export (the export) het aardgas (the natural gas) de zuivel (the dairy) de veeteelt (the cattle breeding) de kas (the greenhouse) het klimaat (the climate) Objectives Read about national products and agriculture Use pronominal adverbs to replace prepositional phrases Good neighbors Compare cultural traits and historical relations with neighboring countries.
Vocabulary de nadruk (the emphasis) de rivaliteit (the rivalry) de houding (the attitude) overtuigd (convinced) opvallend (striking) behoorlijk (quite) tamelijk (rather) Objectives Discuss relations between neighboring countries Use intensifiers and comparative degree modifiers Public safety Discuss crime statistics, public safety, and societal rules.
Vocabulary inbreken (to break in) stelen (to steal) het geweld (the violence) plegen (to commit) arresteren (to arrest) streng (strict) onveilig (unsafe) Objectives Answer comprehension questions regarding safety Recognize past participles in passive constructions Employment sectors Talk about the labor market and different economic sectors.
Vocabulary de beroepsbevolking (the working population) werkloos (unemployed) de baan (the job) de dienst (the service) het kantoor (the office) het reisbureau (the travel agency) Objectives Discuss employment and economic sectors Construct sentences using verbs with and without 'te' Labor market trends Analyze charts about demographics, gender roles, and wages.
Vocabulary de inkomsten (the income) de huisvrouw (the housewife) gemiddeld (average) het onderwijs (the education) het deeltijdwerk (the part-time work) het contract (the contract) Objectives Discuss societal trends regarding gender roles Analyze employment data from charts Applying for a job Read job advertisements and learn about the recruitment process.
Vocabulary solliciteren (to apply for a job) de advertentie (the advertisement) het cv (the resume) de bijlage (the attachment) uitnodigen (to invite) relevant (relevant) de vacature (the vacancy) Objectives Read and understand job advertisements Express obligation using 'moeten' and 'hoeft niet te' The job interview Fill out an application form and prepare for an interview.
Vocabulary de eigenschap (the quality) onbetaald (unpaid) de referentie (the reference) de geboortedatum (the date of birth) de opleiding (the education) de werkervaring (the work experience) Objectives Fill out a standard Dutch job application Describe personal qualities and past work experience Care for the elderly Read about the challenges of caring for aging parents.
Vocabulary de rollator (the walker) de voordeur (the front door) het verzorgingstehuis (the nursing home) meedoen (to participate) de activiteit (the activity) eenzaam (lonely) de thuiszorg (the home care) Objectives Discuss options and opinions on elderly care Correctly apply the various uses of the pronoun 'er' Defining culture Discuss what constitutes culture, from traditions to literature.
Vocabulary het concert (the concert) de traditie (the tradition) de literatuur (the literature) het museum (the museum) wereldberoemd (world famous) downloaden (to download) Objectives Discuss and define cultural activities Use coordinating conjunctions with correct word order Subsidies and traditions Debate the role of government subsidies in the arts.
Vocabulary de poëzie (the poetry) de dichter (the poet) het orkest (the orchestra) de subsidie (the subsidy) klassiek (classical) de barbecue (the barbecue) Objectives Describe cultural and traditional local events Debate government subsidies in the cultural sector A broad social discussion Discuss complex Dutch societal issues and government policies.
Vocabulary de abortus (the abortion) de euthanasie (the euthanasia) legaal (legal) de verslaafde (the addict) religieus (religious) het compromis (the compromise) het verzoek (the request) Objectives Present perspectives on ethical and social topics Use the modal verb 'zou' for hypothetical situations Dear S Read an informal postcard describing a family camping holiday.
Vocabulary de camping (the campsite) de caravan (the caravan) het lawaai (the noise) de schaduw (the shadow) de ruzie (the argument) de paniek (the panic) de hagelslag (the chocolate sprinkles) Objectives Read an informal postcard about a holiday Apply grammar rules for using definite articles Local policies Follow a public debate regarding local government experiments.
Vocabulary de burgemeester (the mayor) het experiment (the experiment) het toezicht (the supervision) de microfoon (the microphone) de toestand (the situation) het patroon (the pattern) gedogen (to tolerate) Objectives Understand discussions regarding local policies Use verbs with fixed prepositions for subclauses Modern relationships Read about the historical ties between the Netherlands and the Antilles.
Vocabulary de armoede (the poverty) de slavernij (the slavery) de werkloosheid (the unemployment) de ambtenaar (the civil servant) illegaal (illegal) ingrijpend (drastic) Objectives Discuss colonial history and modern society Differentiate between processes and states in passive voice A hospitable country Understand texts regarding immigration and asylum procedures.
Vocabulary gastvrij (hospitable) de asielprocedure (the asylum procedure) de aanvraag (the application) afwijzen (to reject) de advocaat (the lawyer) de immigratie (the immigration) de inburgering (the civic integration) Objectives Read about immigration and asylum procedures Analyze demographic pie charts regarding immigration Live radio debates Listen to a broadcast and debate environmental and social issues.
Vocabulary de radio (the radio) rechtstreeks (direct / live) de aardbeving (the earthquake) verhuizen (to move house) duurzaam (sustainable) de vervuiling (the pollution) de winst (the profit) Objectives Defend personal opinions on societal issues Use pronominal adverbs to refer back to statements Cycling is good Explore the popularity and cultural significance of cycling in Holland.
Vocabulary milieubewust (environmentally conscious) het afval (the waste) het zonnepaneel (the solar panel) het landschap (the landscape) het fietspad (the bicycle path) sportief (sporty) Objectives Discuss environmental awareness and cycling Formulate arguments for and against specific plans Time flies Describe New Year's Eve traditions and reflect on the past year.
Vocabulary de oudejaarsavond (the New Year's Eve) het vuurwerk (the fireworks) de herinnering (the memory) de feestdag (the holiday) het voornemen (the resolution) de champagne (the champagne) Objectives Describe traditions and New Year's resolutions Express unrealized past intentions using conditionals 