# Nederlands in gang 7: Buying a winter coat

**Language:** Dutch  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Master shopping for a coat by listening to Kofi and Esmee's conversation in a clothes shop in Alkmaar, which pairs with the themes of chapter 7 of Nederlands in gang. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** A small clothes shop in the centre of Alkmaar on a Saturday afternoon in October. Kofi cycles to work every day and needs a warmer coat before winter. Esmee works in the shop and is honest about what suits people. They use je with each other from the first line.

## Lessons

### 1. Saying what you're looking for

Esmee asks Kofi if she can help, and he says he needs a warm winter coat.

### 2. Comparing two coats

Esmee shows Kofi a blue coat and a black one, and they compare them.

### 3. Asking for another size

Kofi asks Esmee for the blue coat in a bigger size.

### 4. Asking to try something on

Kofi asks Esmee if he can try the coat on, and she shows him the fitting room.

### 5. Saying how it fits

Kofi thinks the coat is a bit long, but Esmee says it suits him.

### 6. Asking which is the warmest

Kofi asks which coat is the warmest, and Esmee tells him it is also the most expensive.

### 7. Asking if you can exchange it

Kofi asks Esmee if he can exchange the coat later, and pays.