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Visiting the Dutch in-laws – HearSay Dutch A2
Master the unwritten rules of Dutch house visits while on the move. Practice essential listening and speaking skills to impress your new family.
Lessons Planning the visit Mark explains why spontaneous visits are uncommon and the importance of arriving exactly on time.
Vocabulary plannen (to plan) de afspraak (the appointment) op tijd (on time) het weekend (the weekend) langskomen (to drop by) uitkomen (to be convenient) Objectives Discuss scheduling a visit Understand the importance of punctuality Buying a gift Sarah and Mark stop at a local shop to pick up something small for his parents.
Vocabulary het cadeautje (the small gift) de bloemen (the flowers) meenemen (to bring along) de wijn (the wine) de koekjes (the cookies) beleefd (polite) Objectives Describe common host gifts Use vocabulary for buying small items Arriving at the house They arrive at the house, observing the typical open curtains and numerous houseplants.
Vocabulary de voordeur (the front door) aanbellen (to ring the doorbell) binnenkomen (to come in) de jas (the coat) ophangen (to hang up) de kamerplant (the houseplant) Objectives Talk about entering a home Follow instructions for arriving as a guest The Dutch greeting Sarah is introduced to Mark's parents and navigates the traditional three-kiss rule.
Vocabulary de schoonouders (the in-laws) de hand (the hand) geven (to give) de wang (the cheek) kussen (to kiss) aangenaam (nice to meet you) Objectives Perform a polite introduction Understand physical greeting norms Coffee and cake Mark's mother serves hot drinks and pastries, demonstrating typical Dutch hospitality.
Vocabulary de koffie (the coffee) het gebakje (the pastry) het kopje (the cup) inschenken (to pour) gezellig (cozy) heerlijk (delicious) Objectives Accept or decline food and drink Express appreciation for treats Direct conversations The conversation gets straight to the point as Mark's father asks Sarah about her career.
Vocabulary de vraag (the question) eerlijk (honest) direct (direct) vertellen (to tell) de mening (the opinion) wennen (to get used to) Objectives Answer direct questions confidently Express your own opinion clearly Respecting dinner time As the clock nears five o'clock, Sarah realizes it's time to politely excuse themselves.
Vocabulary het avondeten (the dinner) het uur (the hour) weggaan (to leave) bedanken (to thank) de gordijnen (the curtains) open (open) Objectives Recognize when a visit should end Say goodbye and thank the hosts 
