- Greetings And Goodbyes
Learn how to greet locals and say goodbye throughout the day.
Vocabolario
- goedemorgen (good morning)
- hallo (hello)
- doei (bye)
- tot ziens (goodbye)
- de dag (the day)
- welkom (welcome)
Obiettivi
- Greet people
- Say goodbye based on the time of day
- Introducing Yourself
Start making friends by introducing yourself and asking for names.
Vocabolario
- de naam (the name)
- heten (to be called)
- de voornaam (the first name)
- de achternaam (the last name)
- zich voorstellen (to introduce oneself)
- kennismaken (to meet / get to know)
Obiettivi
- Introduce oneself to others
- Ask someone their name
- Origins And Languages
Discuss where you are from and what languages you speak.
Vocabolario
- het land (the country)
- komen (to come)
- spreken (to speak)
- de taal (the language)
- Nederland (the Netherlands)
- de nationaliteit (the nationality)
Obiettivi
- State your country of origin
- Ask what languages someone speaks
- Counting From Zero
Master the essential numbers to help with addresses and ages.
Vocabolario
- nul (zero)
- één (one)
- twee (two)
- drie (three)
- tien (ten)
- twintig (twenty)
Obiettivi
- Count and use numbers
- Understand basic digits
- Sharing Personal Details
Exchange contact information like your address and phone number.
Vocabolario
- het adres (the address)
- het huisnummer (the house number)
- de postcode (the postal code)
- de woonplaats (the place of residence)
- het telefoonnummer (the telephone number)
- het e-mailadres (the e-mail address)
Obiettivi
- Provide basic personal information
- Ask for and state phone numbers
- The Immediate Family
Talk about your immediate family members.
Vocabolario
- het gezin (the immediate family)
- de vader (the father)
- de moeder (the mother)
- de zoon (the son)
- de dochter (the daughter)
- het kind (the child)
Obiettivi
- Identify immediate family members
- Conduct a simple interview about family
- Extended Relatives
Expand your vocabulary to include extended family and use possessives.
Vocabolario
- de broer (the brother)
- de zus (the sister)
- de oma (the grandmother)
- de opa (the grandfather)
- mijn (my)
- jouw (your)
Obiettivi
- Identify and name extended family members
- Use possessive pronouns to indicate ownership
- Describing Appearance
Learn to describe physical characteristics like hair and height.
Vocabolario
- het haar (the hair)
- de bril (the glasses)
- lang (tall / long)
- kort (short)
- blond (blonde)
- donker (dark)
Obiettivi
- Describe a person's physical appearance
- Formulate basic declarative clauses
- Days And Timeframes
Familiarize yourself with the days of the week and time periods.
Vocabolario
- maandag (Monday)
- dinsdag (Tuesday)
- woensdag (Wednesday)
- de week (the week)
- de maand (the month)
- het jaar (the year)
Obiettivi
- Name the days of the week
- Understand time periods like months and years
- Telling The Time
Learn how to ask for and state the time on a clock.
Vocabolario
- het uur (the hour / o'clock)
- een halfuur (a half hour)
- een kwartier (a quarter of an hour)
- de minuut (the minute)
- laat (late)
- de klok (the clock)
Obiettivi
- Ask for the time
- Tell the time using an analog clock
- Ordering In A Café
Practice ordering basic drinks in a typical Dutch café.
Vocabolario
- het café (the café)
- de koffie (the coffee)
- het biertje (the beer)
- de cola (the cola)
- bestellen (to order)
- drinken (to drink)
Obiettivi
- Order drinks in a café setting
- Apply definite and indefinite articles correctly
- Settling The Bill
Learn the etiquette and phrasing for paying for your drinks.
Vocabolario
- trakteren (to treat)
- betalen (to pay)
- afrekenen (to settle the bill)
- de ober (the waiter)
- de rekening (the bill)
- alstublieft (please)
Obiettivi
- Ask the waiter for the bill
- Offer to treat someone
- Celebrating Birthdays
Discover how to congratulate people and talk about Dutch birthday customs.
Vocabolario
- de verjaardag (the birthday)
- vieren (to celebrate)
- gefeliciteerd (happy birthday / congratulations)
- de taart (the cake)
- jarig zijn (to have a birthday)
- krijgen (to get / receive)
Obiettivi
- Congratulate someone on their birthday
- Discuss personal and cultural customs for birthdays
- Ordinal Numbers
Learn to use ordinal numbers for dates and sequences.
Vocabolario
- eerste (first)
- tweede (second)
- derde (third)
- vierde (fourth)
- vijfde (fifth)
- honderdste (hundredth)
Obiettivi
- Understand and use ordinal numbers
- Form and use diminutive noun forms
- Catching Up On The Street
Bump into an acquaintance and ask how they are doing.
Vocabolario
- gaan (to go)
- goed (good / okay)
- slecht (bad)
- prima (wonderful / fine)
- het probleem (the problem)
- de groeten (the greetings)
Obiettivi
- Ask how someone is doing
- Express how you are doing
- Making An Appointment
Propose a meetup and set a date with a friend.
Vocabolario
- de afspraak (the date / appointment)
- afspreken (to set a date / make an appointment)
- het plan (the plan)
- de agenda (the diary / agenda)
- de datum (the date)
- lukken (to work out / succeed)
Obiettivi
- Make a proposal or suggestion
- Arrange a meeting or make an appointment
- Reacting To Invitations
Learn how to accept or decline an invitation politely.
Vocabolario
- vinden (to find / think)
- leuk (nice)
- belangrijk (important)
- zin (feeling / desire to)
- misschien (perhaps)
- samen (together)
Obiettivi
- React positively or negatively to an invitation
- Ask someone to do an activity together
- Meeting Locations
Suggest places to meet up in the city.
Vocabolario
- de straat (the street)
- het centrum (the city centre)
- de bioscoop (the cinema)
- de winkel (the shop)
- thuis (at home)
- het station (the train station)
Obiettivi
- Extract specific details about opening hours
- Name locations for meetups
- At The Market
Navigate a Dutch market and buy fresh produce.
Vocabolario
- de markt (the market)
- boodschappen doen (to go shopping)
- de groenteboer (the greengrocer)
- de klant (the customer)
- de beurt (the turn)
- vers (fresh)
Obiettivi
- State what items you want to buy
- Conduct a basic transaction with a vendor
- Buying Vegetables
Learn the names of common vegetables for a healthy meal.
Vocabolario
- de tomaat (the tomato)
- de aardappel (the potato)
- de ui (the onion)
- de wortel (the carrot)
- de komkommer (the cucumber)
- de paprika (the bell pepper)
Obiettivi
- Identify and name common vegetables
- Create a shopping list for a meal
- Buying Fruit
Add fresh fruits to your market shopping list.
Vocabolario
- de appel (the apple)
- de banaan (the banana)
- de sinaasappel (the orange)
- de peer (the pear)
- de aardbei (the strawberry)
- de druif (the grape)
Obiettivi
- Identify and name common fruit
- Form and use plural nouns correctly
- Quantities And Prices
Ask for specific amounts and handle euros and cents.
Vocabolario
- de kilo (the kilo)
- het bakje (the punnet / small container)
- het bosje (the bunch)
- de euro (the euro)
- de cent (the cent)
- goedkoop (cheap)
Obiettivi
- Ask about prices and state amounts
- Handle basic currency transactions
- Cooking A Meal
Understand basic recipe instructions to cook your groceries.
Vocabolario
- koken (to boil / cook)
- snijden (to cut)
- bakken (to fry / bake)
- schoonmaken (to clean)
- toevoegen (to add)
- het gerecht (the dish)
Obiettivi
- Understand and use the imperative form
- Read and comprehend instructions in a recipe
- Arriving At A Restaurant
Ask for a table and navigate the menu.
Vocabolario
- het restaurant (the restaurant)
- de tafel (the table)
- de menukaart (the menu)
- het raam (the window)
- de serveerster (the waitress)
- kiezen (to choose)
Obiettivi
- Participate in a dialogue about ordering food
- Use modal verbs to ask permission
- The Three Courses
Learn the terminology for the different stages of a dinner.
Vocabolario
- het voorgerecht (the starter)
- het hoofdgerecht (the main course)
- het nagerecht (the dessert)
- de soep (the soup)
- de salade (the salad)
- het toetje (the dessert)
Obiettivi
- Identify the different courses of a meal
- Identify common table cutlery
- Dietary Preferences
Specify what kind of food you want, including vegetarian options.
Vocabolario
- het vlees (the meat)
- de kip (the chicken)
- de biefstuk (the steak)
- de vis (the fish)
- de rijst (the rice)
- vegetarisch (vegetarian)
Obiettivi
- State dietary preferences
- Express obligations using modal verbs
- Food Opinions
Tell your friends and the waiter what you think of the food.
Vocabolario
- heerlijk (delicious)
- vies (disgusting)
- vet (greasy / rich)
- proeven (to taste)
- de dorst (the thirst)
- de honger (the hunger)
Obiettivi
- Express your positive or negative opinions about food
- Ask others for their opinions
- Tipping Etiquette
Pay your restaurant bill and leave an appropriate tip.
Vocabolario
- de fooi (the tip)
- de service (the service)
- bedanken (to thank)
- pinnen (to pay by card)
- de bon (the receipt)
- het eetcafé (the pub / informal restaurant)
Obiettivi
- Ask for the bill
- Understand cultural norms regarding giving a tip
- Basic Clothing Items
Learn the words for everyday clothes in a shop.
Vocabolario
- de kleding (the clothing)
- de broek (the pants / trousers)
- de trui (the sweater)
- de jas (the coat / jacket)
- de schoenen (the shoes)
- de jurk (the dress)
Obiettivi
- Name common everyday clothing items
- Describe what someone is wearing
- Colors
Describe your clothes and preferences using colors.
Vocabolario
- de kleur (the color)
- wit (white)
- zwart (black)
- grijs (grey)
- rood (red)
- blauw (blue)
Obiettivi
- Identify and describe a wide variety of colors
- Formulate opposite pairings
- Patterns And Fits
Ask for specific patterns or fits when shopping.
Vocabolario
- effen (plain / solid color)
- geruit (checkered)
- gestreept (striped)
- wijd (loose / wide)
- strak (tight)
- het model (the style / model)
Obiettivi
- State clothing preferences for styles
- Identify fabric patterns
- Trying Clothes On
Ask for the fitting room and evaluate your chosen size.
Vocabolario
- passen (to fit / try on)
- de paskamer (the fitting room)
- de maat (the size)
- de kledingzaak (the clothing store)
- het T-shirt (the T-shirt)
- staan (to look on / suit)
Obiettivi
- Request to try on clothes
- Discuss and evaluate how clothing fits
- Buying And Returning
Complete your purchase and learn about exchange policies.
Vocabolario
- kopen (to buy)
- ruilen (to exchange)
- de kassabon (the receipt)
- de verkoopster (the saleswoman)
- duurder (more expensive)
- het kleinst (the smallest)
Obiettivi
- Compare items using comparative adjectives
- Ask about store policies regarding returns
- Types Of Homes
Navigate the Dutch housing market and understand property types.
Vocabolario
- het huis (the house)
- het appartement (the apartment)
- de flat (the flat)
- de woonruimte (the accommodation)
- de makelaar (the real estate agent)
- de buurt (the neighbourhood)
Obiettivi
- Identify and name different types of housing
- Understand a dialogue about renting a home
- Rooms In A House
Take a tour of a typical home and name the rooms.
Vocabolario
- de kamer (the room)
- de woonkamer (the living room)
- de slaapkamer (the bedroom)
- de keuken (the kitchen)
- de badkamer (the bathroom)
- de tuin (the garden)
Obiettivi
- Name specific rooms and areas in a house
- Ask questions about living spaces
- Furniture Basics
Furnish your new room with basic furniture vocabulary.
Vocabolario
- de meubels (the furniture)
- de stoel (the chair)
- het bed (the bed)
- de kast (the cupboard)
- de lamp (the lamp)
- het bureau (the desk)
Obiettivi
- Identify common pieces of furniture
- Express negative statements correctly
- Where Is It?
Use prepositions to describe where furniture is placed.
Vocabolario
- in (in)
- op (on)
- onder (under)
- naast (next to)
- achter (behind)
- tegenover (opposite)
Obiettivi
- Describe the physical location of objects
- Use spatial prepositions accurately
- The Upper Body
Learn the names for parts of the head and face for medical contexts.
Vocabolario
- het lichaamsdeel (the body part)
- het hoofd (the head)
- het gezicht (the face)
- de neus (the nose)
- het oog (the eye)
- het oor (the ear)
Obiettivi
- Identify external parts of the human body
- Understand basic anatomy in Dutch
- Limbs And Skin
Expand your anatomy knowledge to the rest of the body.
Vocabolario
- de arm (the arm)
- de hand (the hand)
- de vinger (the finger)
- het been (the leg)
- de voet (the foot)
- de huid (the skin)
Obiettivi
- Identify and name limbs and skin
- Point out specific areas of pain
- Symptoms And Complaints
Explain what is wrong when you visit the doctor.
Vocabolario
- de huisarts (the general practitioner / doctor)
- de pijn (the pain)
- ziek (sick)
- de koorts (the fever)
- de jeuk (the itch)
- de klacht (the complaint)
Obiettivi
- Describe physical complaints and symptoms
- Understand diagnostic questions
- Times Of Day
Tell the doctor exactly when your symptoms started.
Vocabolario
- de ochtend (the morning)
- de middag (the afternoon)
- de avond (the evening)
- de nacht (the night)
- vandaag (today)
- gisteren (yesterday)
Obiettivi
- Express specific times of the day
- Ask questions about past events
- Doctor's Advice
Get your prescription and wish others a speedy recovery.
Vocabolario
- het recept (the prescription)
- de apotheek (the pharmacy)
- de zalf (the ointment)
- de pijnstiller (the painkiller)
- slapen (to sleep)
- beterschap (get well soon)
Obiettivi
- Understand advice from a medical professional
- Give appropriate social reactions to illness
