# Nederlands in actie 1: Interview for the local paper

**Language:** Dutch  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Master talking about yourself by listening to Priya and Wouter's interview for the neighbourhood paper, which pairs with the themes of chapter 1 of Nederlands in actie. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** Priya's living room in Enschede on a Saturday morning. Wouter writes a column about new neighbours for the wijkkrant, the neighbourhood paper, and has come to interview her and take her photo. They have not met before. They use je with each other from the first line.

## Lessons

### 1. Starting an interview

Wouter arrives for the interview, and Priya agrees that he can record it.

### 2. Saying why you moved

Priya tells Wouter why she came to Enschede, and about the rain when the family arrived.

### 3. Describing your character

Wouter asks Priya what her friends say about her, and she says they call her impatient, though she doesn't think so herself.

### 4. Saying what makes you proud

Priya tells Wouter she is proud of her daughter, who taught her to ride a bike, and of herself.

### 5. Saying what annoys you

Wouter asks what Priya likes less about Enschede, and she tells him about the wind and the e-bikes.

### 6. Talking about the things in your home

Priya shows Wouter her grandmother's lamp, and they set up the photo for the paper.

### 7. Talking about plans and dreams

Wouter asks Priya about her big dream, and tells her when the piece will be in the paper.