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Dutch Experience 3 for Koentact Students – HearSay Dutch A2
Master practical Dutch for everyday life based on Chapters 10-13 of Nederlands In Gang . Practice your listening and speaking on the go as you explore Utrecht.
Lessons At the Bike Shop Learn the essential part of a bicycle and how to explain a mechanical problem.
Vocabulary de fiets (the bike / bicycle) het wiel (the wheel) de fietsenmaker (cycle repairman) de band (the tyre) broken het stuur (handlebars) Objectives Identify and name the parts of a bicycle Explain a problem with your bicycle to a repairman I Fell Down! Describe past accidents and learn to use different past tenses in Dutch.
Vocabulary gebeuren (to happen) vallen (to fall) de rem (brake) het voorlicht (front light) scheef (crooked) wegglijden (to slip away) Objectives Describe a past event or accident Distinguish between the present perfect and simple past tenses What Did You Say? Asking for clarifications when you don't understand something
Vocabulary verstaan (to hear / understand a language) de uitdrukking (expression) herhalen (to repeat) bedoelen (to mean - intention) het ding (thing) betekenen (to mean - definition) Objectives State that you do not hear or understand what someone is saying Ask how to say a specific word or phrase in Dutch A Second-Hand Bike Discuss buying a used bicycle and express past desires or abilities
Vocabulary de tweedehands fiets (second-hand bike) het zadel (seat / saddle) het model (model) de prijs (price) het slot (lock) de versnelling (gear) Objectives Describe and discuss buying a second-hand bicycle Express ability and desire in the past using modal verbs Happy Birthday! Learn how to congratulate friends and understand Dutch birthday customs
Vocabulary de verjaardag (birthday) feliciteren met (congratulate on) het cadeau (present) de taart (cake) het feest (party / celebration) vieren (to celebrate) Objectives Congratulate someone on their birthday Understand Dutch cultural customs regarding birthdays and giving gifts Work and Studies Bram and Saskia cross paths at the party and catch up on their current jobs and hobbies.
Vocabulary het bedrijf (company) de baas (boss) het bijbaantje (part-time job) verdienen (to earn) de student (student) toevallig (coincidence) Objectives Ask and answer questions about work and studies Give standard social reactions to statements or news Hobbies and Interests Share your hobbies and use reflexive verbs to describe personal states
Vocabulary de hobby (hobby) zich herinneren (remember) zich vervelen (am bored) zich interesseren (are you interested) het buitenland (abroad) de muziek (music) Objectives Describe actions and personal states using reflexive verbs Talk about personal items or experiences that are important to you Getting Around Town Ask for directions on the street and navigate your way through the city
Vocabulary de straat (street) rechtdoor (straight ahead) oversteken (to cross) linksaf (to the left) rechtsaf (to the right) de hoek (corner) Objectives Ask for directions to a specific location on the street Give step-by-step walking directions Public Transport Advice Give advice using buses and trams, and practice separable verbs
Vocabulary de buschauffeur (bus driver) de tram (tram) instappen (to get in) aankomen (to arrive) uitstappen (to disembark) de ingang (entrance) Objectives Give directions and advice using public transport Construct sentences using separable verbs Navigating Inside Find your way around large buildings, event halls, and read floor plans.
Vocabulary de hal (hall) de trap (stairs) de plattegrond (map / floor plan) beneden (downstairs) boven (upstairs) het bordje (sign) Objectives Ask for and give specific directions inside a large building Understand and use floor plans and navigational signs Visiting Friends Saskia drops by Bram's house for an evening visit.
Vocabulary binnenkomen (to come in) het weer (weather) koud (cold) nat (wet) de verwarming (heating) bezoeken (to visit) Objectives Understand and participate in a dialogue when visiting friends Engage in small talk regarding the weather Catching Up Talk about recent events, traffic, and general well-being while exchanging gifts.
Vocabulary gezond (healthy) de bloem (flower) de bonbon (chocolate) de file (traffic jam) ziek (sick) het verdriet (sorrow) Objectives Engage in small talk regarding traffic and general well-being Understand Dutch cultural norms regarding what gifts to bring Sharing Opinions The conversation shifts as Saskia asks Bram for his thoughts on a new neighborhood.
Vocabulary vinden (to find / think) belachelijk (ridiculous) gezellig (cozy / pleasant) volgens mij (in my opinion) geloven (to believe) belachelijk (ridiculous) Objectives Ask for someone's opinion on various topics Express your own opinion about things, places, or situations Making Promises As Saskia leaves, they promise to meet up again soon
Vocabulary zullen (shall / will) overleggen (to consult) afspreken (to make an appointment) opschrijven (to write down) het bedankje (thank-you note) proberen (to try) Objectives Make a promise to do something using the verb zullen Write a short thank-you note after visiting someone 
