# Practice dialogues 7-11 here

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

> Listen in as Eva and Bram talk about recent mishaps, health complaints, and daily errands in real, everyday Dutch, based on Chapters 7 through 11 of [Nederlands In Gang](https://www.coutinho.nl/en/nederlands-in-gang-9789046905609). By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** Eva and Bram, long-time friends from regional maritime and water management circles, bump into each other in Rotterdam while dealing with various everyday mishaps and planning weekend outings. Over coffee in Katendrecht and walks across the city, they catch up on recent doctor visits, bicycle repairs, family birthdays, and navigating urban events.

## Lessons

### 1. Greeting a friend and making plans

Eva and Bram greet each other, decide to get coffee together, and Bram notices something wrong with Eva's hand.

### 2. Describing physical symptoms and timing

Eva tells Bram when her skin rash started, how poorly she slept, and how badly her skin is itching.

### 3. Reporting a doctor's appointment

Eva explains her morning doctor's visit and shares that the doctor diagnosed her rash as an allergic reaction.

### 4. Discussing food allergies and symptoms

Eva and Bram discuss strawberries as the possible cause of her allergy, as well as her headache and sore throat.

### 5. Talking about medication and treatments

Eva describes the ointment and prescription she received from the doctor and confirms she picked them up at the pharmacy.

### 6. Explaining how an accident happened

Bram explains that he fell off his bicycle on Saturday when his wheel slipped on the wet road.

### 7. Describing injuries and pain relief

Bram lists which parts of his body hurt after the fall and mentions that he took painkillers.

### 8. Explaining repair details and timelines

Bram describes the damage to his bike, his visit to the repair shop, and when his bike will be fixed.

### 9. Asking about costs and recommendations

Bram tells Eva how much the repair cost, and Eva decides to take her own bike to the same repairman.

### 10. Reminding someone about an event

Eva asks Bram if he is attending Anne's 60th birthday party and reminds him after finding out he forgot.

### 11. Suggesting gift ideas for friends

Eva encourages Bram to join her at the party and suggests buying a festival ticket as a gift for Anne.

### 12. Asking for public transport directions

Bram asks how to get to the event hall, and Eva advises him to take tram line 25 instead of walking.

### 13. Requesting repetition and practical directions

Bram asks Eva to repeat her directions for entering the venue so he can find the reception desk clearly.

### 14. Finalizing plans and saying goodbye

Bram decides to buy the ticket the next morning, and he and Eva wish each other well before parting ways.