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Dutch Experience 4 for Koentact Students – HearSay Dutch A2
Review A2.2 and master everyday interactions inspired by Chapters 14-18 of Nederlands In Gang . Build your confidence with on-the-go listening and speaking practice!
Lessons Joining the local gym Sanne visits a new fitness center to inquire about becoming a member.
Vocabulary de sportschool (sports club/gym) het abonnement (subscription) zich inschrijven (enrol, to register) de balie (the counter/desk) goedkoper (cheaper) de aanbieding (offer) Objectives Inquire about and register for a gym membership. Discuss monthly versus annual subscription options. Discussing sports habits Sanne and Lars chat about their fitness goals and favorite ways to exercise.
Vocabulary de conditie (physical condition, fitness) de spieren (muscles) het gewicht (weight) het doel (goals, targets) de teamsport (team sport) de kracht (strength, power) Objectives Identify and name various sports and physical activities. Describe personal sports habits and physical goals. Checking the gym schedule Sanne figures out when her favorite classes run and asks for details.
Vocabulary de groepsles (group lesson) het rooster (schedule) de spierpijn (muscular pain) de openingstijden (opening hours) zullen (will / shall) onbeperkt (unlimited) Objectives Formulate polite indirect questions to ask for information. Express probability or expectation using the verb 'zullen'. Meeting at the station Lars greets Sanne at the central station before a weekend trip.
Vocabulary het openbaar vervoer (public transport) de trein (train) de koffer (suitcase) dragen (carry) het grapje (joke) veilig (safe) Objectives Greet someone upon arrival at a station. Offer a travel companion food or drink. Looking out the window On the train, Lars and Sanne admire the changing views.
Vocabulary het landschap (landscape) de natuur (nature) plat (flat) de berg (mountain) de boom (tree) de lucht (sky / air) Objectives Draw attention to things you see outside. Use demonstrative pronouns to point out specific items. Dealing with travel delays An unexpected stop on the tracks disrupts the journey.
Vocabulary de bestemming (destination) de reis (travel / journey) het spoor (platform / track) vertrekken (leaves) wachten (wait) vervelend (annoying) Objectives Discuss travel delays and weather disruptions. Express an opinion about public transport. Buying movie tickets Lars decides to catch a film and buys a ticket at the local cinema.
Vocabulary de bioscoop (the cinema) de caissière (box office assistant) reserveren (book) de voorstelling (show / session) het begin (beginning) draaien (are showing) Objectives Buy a ticket for a movie at the cinema. Ask for and understand movie showtimes. Choosing the right film Lars compares genres and checks the age ratings before deciding.
Vocabulary de ondertiteling (subtitles) de leeftijd (the age) het geweld (violence) de documentaire (documentary) romantisch (romantic) de angst (fear) Objectives Understand movie age ratings and content warnings. Select a movie based on preferences and language. Inviting a friend out Lars sends a message to Sanne to see if she wants to join him.
Vocabulary want (because / for) dus (so) maar (but) het tijdstip (the time) de korting (the discount) het eetcafé (the pub/eatery) Objectives Connect main clauses using coordinating conjunctions. Ask someone to go to the movies with you. Describing morning routines Sanne texts Lars about her busy morning getting ready for classes.
Vocabulary de wekker (alarm clock) wakker (awake) opstaan (get up) douchen (shower) het ontbijtje (breakfast) heerlijk (wonderful) Objectives Describe daily routines chronologically. Ask about and describe how well you slept. Reporting a broken appliance Sanne has to call her landlord because the washing machine broke down.
Vocabulary de storing (fault) wassen (wash) het systeem (system) de huisgenoten (housemates) koken (cook) de zaal (room, hall) Objectives Report a maintenance issue to a landlord over the phone. Use the word 'er' to indicate presence or existence. Making evening plans Lars and Sanne coordinate their dinner plans over a quick phone call.
Vocabulary het avondeten (dinner, evening meal) uitnodigen (invited) de serie (series) rustig (quiet) de lieverd (sweetheart) de apotheek (pharmacy) Objectives Conduct basic phone conversations to organize social plans. Describe ongoing actions using the continuous tense. A stolen wallet Lars realizes his wallet is missing and goes to the police station.
Vocabulary de politie (police station) gestolen (stolen) de portemonnee (wallet / purse) aangifte doen (report) de dader (culprit) overal (everywhere) Objectives Report a crime or stolen item to the police. Describe a chronological sequence of past events. Giving practical advice Sanne helps Lars figure out what to do next to secure his bank cards.
Vocabulary blokkeren (block) de rekening (account) onmiddellijk (immediately / at once) omdat (because) zodat (so that) de kans (chance) Objectives Connect sentences using subordinating conjunctions. Ask for and give practical advice to solve a problem. 