In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of the Netherlands. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about the Dutch language and in-depth information about the country where it is spoken.
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ALL ABOUT
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| Function
| Summary |
| #1
| Top 5 Reasons to Study Dutch
| Talking about the Netherlands and the Dutch language
| Background of the Dutch Language, About the Netherlands, Where Is Dutch Spoken? Dutch Writing |
| #2
| Cracking the Dutch Writing System
| Understanding the Dutch Writing System
| The Dutch writing system and alphabet |
| #3
| Painless Dutch Grammar
| Understanding the characteristics of Dutch Grammar
| Basic Dutch Grammar, Gender, Articles, Plurals of Nouns, The Plural Definite Article, Pronouns, Conjugation, Unique Aspect of Language, Adjectives |
| #4
| Dutch Pronunciation Made Easy
| Understanding the characteristics of Dutch Pronunciation
| Dutch Vowels and Consonants, Consonant Groups, Dutch's Sound that are Different from Other Languages |
| #5
| Top 5 Important Phrases for Learning Dutch
| Using the top 5 must-know phrases in Dutch
| #1 Must-Know Phrase: Hallo ("hello")
#2 Must-Know Phrase: dankuwel ("Thank you")
#3 Must-Know Phrase: Alstublieft ("Please")
#4 Must-Know Phrase: ik begrijp het niet ("I don't understand)
#5 Must-Know Phrase: Pardon ("I'm sorry" or "Excuse me") |
| #6
| Can You Answer These 5 Questions About the Netherlands?
| Testing yourself on the Netherlands
| 5 quiz questions testing your knowledge on the Netherlands |
| #7
| Top Five Dutch Dishes
| Talking about famous Dutch dishes
| Dutch cuisine: typical dishes, regional dishes, seasonal dishes, table etiquette |
| #8
| Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Dutch Society
| Talking about daily life and society in the Netherlands
| Life in the Netherlands: Major Cities and How they Work, Family Life, Work, Culture, and Economy, Politics, Generational Trends
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| #9
| Top 5 Important Dates During the Dutch Calendar Year
| Talking about important holidays
| Important Dutch Holidays:
5. Bevrijdings dag
4. Christmas
3. Oud en nieuw
2. Sinterklaas
1. Koninginnedag |
| #10
| An Introduction to Dutch Pop Culture
| Talking about Dutch pop culture
| Pop Culture in the Netherlands: Music, Movies, Television, Celebrities, Sports Figures |
| #11
| Top 5 Useful Tools for Learning Dutch
| Using the top 5 tools to help you learn Dutch
| Top 5 Useful Tools for Learning Dutch:
1. A Dutch Dictionary
2. Online Dictionaries
3. Dutch grammar site
4. Flashcards
5. Audio and Visual
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| #12
| Top Five Dutch Classroom Phrases
| Using useful Dutch phrases in the classroom
| 1. Kunt u het herhalen alstublieft?
"Please repeat that."
2. Hoe zeg ik.... in het nederlands?
"How do you say...in Dutch?"
3. Mag ik wat vragen....
"May I ask something..."
4. Ik begrijp het niet.
"I don't understand."
5. Kunt u het een beetje langzamer herhalen?
"Can you repeat that a bit more slowly?" |
| #13
| Top Five Phrases Your Dutch Teacher Will Never Teach You
| Using Dutch phrases you won't learn in the classroom
| 1. Gaaf
"Great," "Awesome." (Slang)
2. Jij bent gek
"You're stupid."
3. Geen zorgen, het geeft niet.
"Never mind, don't worry about it."
4. Hoeveel kost het?
"How much is it?"
5. Kan het wat goedkoper?
"Can you make it a little cheaper?" |
| #14
| Top 5 Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes in Dutch
| Avoiding the top 5 mistakes when learning Dutch
| Common Error Number One: Making plural with an s instead of en
Common Error Number Two: Using the word doe in questions or negatives
Common Error Number Three: Mixinguparticles indicatingthe gender of a noun
Common Error Number Four: Prounouncing diphthongs incorrectly
Common Error Number Five: Pronouncing sch as sk |
| #15
| Top 5 DutchPod101 Pet Phrases
| Using the hosts' favorite Dutch phrases
| Pet Phrase Number One: Mag ik u even lastigvallen?
Pet Phrase Number Two: Geen probleem.
Pet Phrase Number Three: Waar is het toilet?
Pet Phrase Number Four: Laten we gaan!
Pet Phrase Number Five: Echt? |
