# Nederlands in gang 11: At a birthday party

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

> Listen in as Samir and Marieke chat at a Dutch birthday party in real, everyday Dutch, pairing with the themes of chapter 11 of Nederlands in gang. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** Wim's living room in Tilburg on a Saturday evening, with chairs in a circle and coffee and cake going round. Samir, Wim's colleague, congratulates Marieke, Wim's sister, the Dutch way. They have never met. They use je with each other from the first line.

## Lessons

### 1. Congratulating the family

Samir congratulates Marieke on her brother's birthday, and she offers him a coffee.

### 2. Clearing up a mix-up

Marieke thinks Samir is the neighbour, and he tells her he works with Wim.

### 3. Asking about work

Samir asks Marieke what she does, and she tells him about the hospital.

### 4. Talking about hobbies

Marieke and Samir talk about her choir and his evening studies.

### 5. Reacting to news

Marieke tells Samir her daughter is moving to Australia, and he reacts.

### 6. Remembering your first Dutch birthday

Samir remembers his first Dutch birthday party, and Marieke asks if he was bored.

### 7. Talking about presents

Marieke and Samir tell each other what they gave Wim.