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Delftse Methode - Tweede Ronde (first half) – HearSay Dutch A2
Elevate your Dutch to the next level with a course inspired by the Delftse Methode - Tweede Ronde (Chapters 1-21). Practice listening and speaking on the go while exploring deep cultural themes.
Lessons Welcome to the course Start your journey by understanding course requirements and goals.
Vocabulary de cursist (the student) de eindtoets (the final test) de zelfstudie (the self-study) de methode (the method) de grammatica (the grammar) zich opgegeven (enrolled) de ronde (the round) Objectives Understand a formal introductory letter regarding course enrollment Discuss language learning goals and expectations Where is the Netherlands Learn about the geographical location and common stereotypes.
Vocabulary de bodem (the soil) de werkelijkheid (the reality) onafhankelijke (independent) de staat (the state) de hoofdstad (the capital) de buitenlander (the foreigner) ingeburgerd (integrated) Objectives Describe geographical characteristics of a country Read about cultural stereotypes and daily life Planning a day trip Make a phone call to organize a day out.
Vocabulary het ogenblikje (the moment) het dagje (the day trip) de gasten (the guests) regelen (to arrange) te voet (on foot) de warmte (the heat) prettiger (more pleasant) Objectives Conduct a casual telephone conversation Plan an itinerary for a day trip A day out in Amsterdam Explore the history and layout of the capital city.
Vocabulary het stadhuis (the city hall) de zeventiende eeuw (the seventeenth century) het paleis (the palace) de grachten (the canals) de plattegrond (the map) gevaarlijk (dangerous) de bevolking (the population) Objectives Discuss historical facts about a city Explain a route and identify local landmarks The Dutch terraced house Describe the exterior of a typical Dutch home.
Vocabulary het rijtjeshuis (the terraced house) de afspraak (the appointment) keurig (neat) het dak (the roof) de achtertuin (the backyard) de gang (the hallway) het schuurtje (the shed) Objectives Describe the exterior of a terraced house Welcome guests and offer drinks Inside the living room Discuss furniture, layout, and regular household items.
Vocabulary de woonkamer (the living room) het bankstel (the sofa set) de slaapkamer (the bedroom) de badkamer (the bathroom) de piano (the piano) de zolder (the attic) de ruimte (the space) Objectives Describe the layout and furniture of a living room Form regular and irregular plural nouns How to learn a language Discover effective strategies and routines for learning Dutch.
Vocabulary de manieren (the ways) de bedoeling (the intention) de uitspraak (the pronunciation) overbodig (superfluous) het hulpmiddel (the aid) het overzicht (the overview) de regel (the rule) Objectives Describe methods for learning a new language Apply correct word order in main and subordinate clauses Living in the countryside Compare life in rural villages with busy urban centers.
Vocabulary het platteland (the countryside) eenzaam (lonely) de boerderij (the farm) de inwoners (the inhabitants) de stilte (the silence) de vrijheid (the freedom) het dorpje (the small village) Objectives Describe rural versus urban living environments Apply correct adjective endings based on noun gender The Royal Family Understand the role of the Dutch monarchy in a democracy.
Vocabulary de democratie (the democracy) het staatshoofd (the head of state) de verkiezingen (the elections) de grondwet (the constitution) het besluit (the decision) de handtekening (the signature) het volk (the people) Objectives Discuss the democratic status of the Netherlands Describe the formal duties of the monarch Freedom of education Learn about the Dutch school system and its different types.
Vocabulary de basisschool (the primary school) de leerstof (the learning material) het geloof (the faith) de integratie (the integration) het niveau (the level) de discriminatie (the discrimination) de wet (the law) Objectives Differentiate between public and special schools Discuss societal themes related to education Looking at the map Explore regional differences and local stereotypes in the Netherlands.
Vocabulary het gebied (the area) het zuidwesten (the southwest) de helften (the halves) verschillend (different) hartelijk (warm-hearted) nuchter (down to earth) de vooroordelen (the prejudices) Objectives Discuss geographical layout and regional names Describe cultural differences and stereotypes Welcoming a new baby Discuss birth customs and maternity care traditions.
Vocabulary de geboorte (the birth) de thuiszorg (the home care) verzorgen (to care for) de beschuit (the rusk) de roepnaam (the given name) ouderwets (old-fashioned) de collega (the colleague) Objectives Discuss the birth of a baby and maternity care Explain traditional Dutch birth customs History of Dutch surnames Learn how the Dutch got their surnames under Napoleon.
Vocabulary de voornamen (the first names) het rijk (the empire) de ambtenaren (the civil servants) uiteindelijk (eventually) de echtgenoot (the spouse) het streepje (the hyphen) de bakker (the baker) Objectives Explain the origins and history of Dutch surnames Apply Dutch spelling rules for doubling consonants Looking for a home Navigate the Dutch housing shortage and registration process.
Vocabulary de woonruimte (the living accommodation) de nood (the shortage) de woningnood (the housing shortage) de corporatie (the corporation) de organisatie (the organization) de vergunning (the permit) het proces (the process) Objectives Describe the housing shortage and living arrangements Explain the process of registering with a housing corporation Renting and subletting Understand the rental market rules and private owners.
Vocabulary beschikbaar (available) de eigenaren (the owners) de regels (the rules) de makelaar (the estate agent) de onderhuur (the subletting) de kennissen (the acquaintances) het salaris (the salary) Objectives Understand differences between various renting options Apply correct sentence structure with inversion Creating the Netherlands Learn how the Dutch reshaped their own landscape and managed water.
Vocabulary de waterstand (the water level) de polders (the polders) de zeespiegel (the sea level) de klei (the clay) het landschap (the landscape) de duinen (the dunes) natuurlijke (natural) Objectives Describe features of the Dutch landscape Identify geographical features using demonstrative pronouns Dialects and language history Discover the roots and variations of the Dutch language.
Vocabulary het dialect (the dialect) de kolonie (the colony) de wereldoorlog (the world war) de variant (the variant) het onderscheid (the distinction) de noodzaak (the necessity) ingewikkeld (complicated) Objectives Discuss the geographical spread of the Dutch language Interview a classmate about languages in their country Formal and informal language Master when to use 'u' versus 'jij' respectfully.
Vocabulary het gedrag (the behavior) formeel (formal) het respect (the respect) de directeur (the director) de toon (the tone) onbekenden (strangers) de docenten (the teachers) Objectives Apply rules for using formal and informal pronouns Conjugate and use modal verbs in statements Equal opportunities in education Discuss the different levels in secondary and higher education.
Vocabulary de scholengemeenschap (the comprehensive school) het lesprogramma (the curriculum) de theorie (the theory) de opleiding (the training) het diploma (the diploma) de aanleg (the talent) de interesse (the interest) Objectives Discuss the structure of the Dutch education system Formulate arguments for early career specialization Save the football club Debate whether the government should subsidize professional sports.
Vocabulary de schulden (the debts) de spelers (the players) de stadions (the stadiums) de prestaties (the performances) de reclame (the advertising) de subsidie (the subsidy) de overwinning (the victory) Objectives Read texts presenting arguments on sports subsidies Use verbs with fixed prepositions correctly The father of the fatherland Learn about Willem of Orange and his historical significance.
Vocabulary het museum (the museum) het vaderland (the fatherland) vermoord (murdered) regeren (to rule) het verzet (the resistance) het gezag (the authority) de opstand (the revolt) Objectives Read a historical text about the formation of the Netherlands Recognize regular verbs in the simple past tense The 80 Years' War Explore the fight for independence against the Spanish empire.
Vocabulary de godsdienst (the religion) de leiding (the leadership) de republiek (the republic) de beloning (the reward) de onafhankelijkheid (the independence) het feit (the fact) de periode (the period) Objectives Answer questions explaining historical causes and effects Apply simple past tense verbs correctly in a text Dikes and dams Understand how the Netherlands protects itself from the sea.
Vocabulary de dammen (the dams) het binnenland (the interior) de gemalen (the pumping stations) de pompen (the pumps) het doel (the goal) de zeearmen (the estuaries) de delta (the delta) Objectives Describe the mechanics of a Dutch polder system Read an informative text about water management The 1953 flood Reflect on the tragic storm flood and the subsequent Delta Works.
Vocabulary de stormramp (the storm disaster) de redding (the rescue) onbruikbaar (unusable) verhogen (to raise) versterken (to strengthen) veiliger (safer) de kustlijn (the coastline) Objectives Answer comprehension questions about historical events Form and apply comparative and superlative adjectives The Dutch healthcare system Learn how to visit a GP or a specialist in the Netherlands.
Vocabulary de keel (the throat) de maag (the stomach) het recept (the prescription) de pil (the pill) de verwijzing (the referral) de praktijk (the practice) de ambulance (the ambulance) Objectives Discuss the role of the general practitioner and referrals Construct subordinate clauses using correct conjunctions Better late than never Talk about marriage, starting a family, and childcare.
Vocabulary in verwachting (expecting) de bruiloft (the wedding) het diner (the dinner) de bestemming (the destination) de verzorging (the care) de gewoonte (the habit) de bruid (the bride) Objectives Discuss marriage, pregnancy, and wedding traditions Express possession using possessive pronouns A bus tour through The Hague Follow a guided tour through the political heart of the country.
Vocabulary de tocht (the tour) de residentie (the residence) de ambassades (the embassies) het kasteel (the castle) de demonstraties (the demonstrations) de rechtbank (the court) de boulevard (the boulevard) Objectives Follow a descriptive spoken tour regarding city landmarks Formulate relative clauses using relative pronouns The Golden Age Explore seventeenth-century trade, wealth, and international routes.
Vocabulary het voordeel (the advantage) de boten (the boats) de schepen (the ships) het transport (the transport) het graan (the grain) het zout (the salt) de immigranten (the immigrants) Objectives Read a historical text about the Dutch Golden Age Understand and correctly apply reflexive pronouns 