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Networking at the Coffee Machine – HearSay Dutch A2
Master informal office chats and build connections with colleagues. Practice listening and speaking on the go to sound natural during your next Dutch coffee break.
Lessons The morning greeting Start the day right by greeting your colleagues and making small talk about the commute.
Vocabulary de koffiemachine (the coffee machine) de ochtend (the morning) de trein (the train) de vertraging (the delay) moe (tired) druk (busy) Objectives Greet colleagues informally Discuss morning commutes Getting the coffee orders Offer to make coffee for a colleague and ask how they like it.
Vocabulary de melk (the milk) het suikerklontje (the sugar cube) zwart (black) halen (to fetch/get) lusten (to like/fancy) de mok (the mug) Objectives Offer someone a drink Specify coffee preferences Discussing weekend plans Share what you did over the weekend and ask others about their time off.
Vocabulary het weekend (the weekend) gezellig (cozy/pleasant) het weer (the weather) uitrusten (to rest) wandelen (to walk) de bioscoop (the cinema) Objectives Ask about weekend plans Share past leisure activities Casual work updates Subtly transition from casual chat to discussing current work projects.
Vocabulary het project (the project) de vergadering (the meeting) het idee (the idea) overleggen (to discuss) de afdeling (the department) samenwerken (to collaborate) Objectives Mention current work projects Ask for a quick opinion Heading back to work Politely end the conversation and get back to your desk.
Vocabulary de werkplek (the workspace) verdergaan (to continue) het bureau (the desk) de pauze (the break) de e-mail (the email) afronden (to wrap up) Objectives End a conversation politely Excuse yourself to return to work