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Dutch Challenge 1 for Koentact Students – HearSay Dutch B1
Practice listening and speaking on the go while following Emma and David's adventures. Based on Chapters 1-4 of Nederlands In Actie .
Lessons Identity And Language Emma introduces herself to her new classmates and talks about her language learning journey.
Vocabulary de identiteit (the identity) de herinnering (the memory) trots zijn op (to be proud of) zich realiseren (to realize) de leeftijd (the age) de uitspraak (the pronunciation) de hoofdzin (the main clause) hoewel (although) Objectives Answer personal interview questions regarding identity Construct standard main clauses and use inversion Discuss personal language learning experiences Traits And Future Goals David discusses his career ambitions and New Year's resolutions with a colleague.
Vocabulary de droom (the dream) de eigenschap (the characteristic) het voornemen (the resolution) bereiken (to achieve) bescheiden (modest) geduldig (patient) een hekel hebben aan (to hate) zich ergeren aan (to be annoyed by) Objectives Describe personal characteristics and traits Discuss New Year's resolutions and career plans Express pride and personal annoyances Health And Nutrition Emma goes grocery shopping with her housemates to prepare a healthy, organic dinner.
Vocabulary de levensstijl (the lifestyle) de voeding (the nutrition) het boodschappenmandje (the shopping basket) de aanbieding (the special offer) biologisch (organic) kauwen op (to chew on) zich houden aan (to stick to) Objectives Discuss grocery shopping habits and product prices Express goals using 'om te' plus infinitive Combine verbs with fixed prepositions Lifestyle And Exercise David signs up for a marathon and coordinates his intensive training schedule.
Vocabulary de lichaamsbeweging (the physical exercise) de gezondheidsklachten (the health complaints) het verzoek (the request) afhangen van (to depend on) twijfelen aan (to doubt) zich aanmelden voor (to sign up for) gemiddeld (on average) Objectives Formulate polite requests using 'zou' Discuss healthy habits and lifestyle choices Write informal messages to coordinate chores Culture And Exchange Emma shares her feelings about studying abroad and compares British and Dutch social norms.
Vocabulary het uitwisselingsprogramma (the exchange program) de heimwee (the homesickness) de samenleving (the society) de familieomstandigheden (the family circumstances) afstandelijk (distant) zich afvragen (to wonder) thuiskomen (to come home) Objectives Discuss studying abroad and living in another country Describe feelings of homesickness Report statements using indirect speech Festivals And Opinions David gives a short presentation about a cultural festival from his home country.
Vocabulary de traditie (the tradition) het ritueel (the ritual) het lichtjesfeest (the festival of lights) plaatsvinden (to take place) gelijk hebben (to be right) volgens mij (in my opinion) zich zorgen maken om (to worry about) Objectives Give a presentation about a festival or tradition Express and defend personal opinions Apply correct word order for separable verbs Travel And Setbacks Emma and David compare their travel stories and deal with unexpected weather during a camping trip.
Vocabulary de bestemming (the destination) de tegenslag (the setback) het weerbericht (the weather forecast) ervaren (to experience) tegenvallen (to disappoint) balen van (to be fed up with) zullen we (shall we) snikheet (sweltering hot) Objectives Discuss travel experiences and setbacks Propose, accept or politely reject suggestions Compare past situations using perfect and imperfect tenses 
