Routledge Intensive Dutch Course [PDF]

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Acknowledgements How to use this book UNIT 1

HIERBEN IK Topics Talking about yourself Describing people Numbers to 100 Formal and informal forms of address Writing: style to fit context Strategies for writing Functions Introducing yourself Saying what you like Saying what you like from a relationship Stating where you live and work Greeting people and saying goodbye Directly addressing someone Talking about characteristics of a person Making a compliment Checking the information you have is correct Stating that something is correct Inviting someone to expand on something Expressing surprise Adverbs to modify meaning Expressing that you are making an assumption Grammar Finite verb Stem of verb Infinitive Place of finite verb in sentence Regular and irregular verbs Prepositions Articles Nouns Plural nouns Use of the present tense: nu, al, pas, nog maar Personal pronouns Imperative

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Topics Use of tone

Communicative styles between friends and people living together Foodstuffs Numbers over 100 Ordinal numbers Domestic chores Activities Functions Talking about food Asking for things Asking for more Asking open and closed questions Using a website for recipes' Ordering in a restaurant or cafe Using language in different interpersonal contexts and styles Giving advice Talking cooperatively Using modal particles to indicate different meanings and functions Talking about dividing the domestic chores Qualifying something Writing in different styles Grammar Modal particles: even, wel, nu, maar, echt, weer, hoor, toch Negation: geen and niet Yes/no questions Questions with a question word Inversion Modal verbs Separable verbs Adverbs Use of zou in polite requests Use of zou in uncertain statements UNIT3

OP STRAAT Topics Everyday activities Referring to days and times

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Shopping Money Bank holidays Countries, inhabitants, languages The weather Clothes, sizes and prices Colours Functions Making a telephone call Arranging to meet up Asking how people are and answering Buying a ticket Ordering coffee Shopping for clothes Talking about the weather Small talk Reading strategies Telling the time Grammar Object pronouns Use of the adverb graag Liggen, zitten, staan, hangen Prepositions Expressing the future Adjectives Infinitive constructions Expressing duration UNIT

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GROEPSGEDRAG Topics Family celebrations [birthdays and new baby] Government campaign to stop drink-driving Recipe for cake Politeness Family relations Functions Congratulating people Ways of greeting people at a family party Thanking for a present Offering/accepting food and drinks More and less formal ways of addressing people

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Talking about driving Talking about the past Talking about children using terms of endearment Changing a topic Expressing an opinion Talking about family Writing for different purposes and audiences Grammar Present perfect Verbs of motion Subclauses Indirect statements Indirect questions Word order in main and subclauses Diminutives UNIT 5

IK EN MIJN WERELD Topics Lifestyle; living preferences Shopping habits Town and country Low countries design Advertising language Films: general Films: evaluation and nuances in reviews Going out Role models and gender stereotypes Functions Expressing preference Describing your environment Talking about favourite books, actors, films, etc. Describing people and characteristics Asking for preferences and reacting Expressing an opinion Reading strategies Planning an evening out Grammar Use of er; indefinite subject Use of er; reference to place

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Use of er;

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Comparative and superlative Demonstrative pronouns Compound words

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WERKKLlMAAT Topics Names of professions Aspects of work situation Some aspects of Flemish Dutch Regional variations of Dutch Work habits Invitations, ways of addressing people E-mails Professional development and training Job adverts Personality traits Functions Talking about work experience Expectations and preferen(es Writing e-mails with a clear focus and target audience Addressing people Inviting people, Complimenting people Expressing criticism Phrasing criticism in the form of advice Talking about your strengths and weaknesses Reading satire Grammar Use of er; with a preposition Verbs and expressions with a fixed preposition Subclauses of time Subclauses of contrast Subclauses of comparison Subclauses of condition Subclauses of reason Relative clauses Sentence structure, main and subclauses: revision Position of adverbials

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OPEN GORDIJNEN

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Topics Where you live and relationships with neighbours [now and in the past] Dutch homes and living arrangements Objectivityand subjectivity in language use Gezellig Personal relationships Work: conditions and pay Dieting Functions Talking about lifestyles Talking about relationships Talking about hobbies and leisure activities Using subjective language to express an opinion or make descriptions Saying what you would do if . . . Saying what you had intended to do Talking about rumours Talking about health and dieting To recognise underlying ideas in a text To talk about the role of work in people's private lives Grammar Imperfect Differences in use between imperfect and present perfect Met z'n

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Past perfect Zou !conditional; in polite questions; uncertain information; hypothetical past) Infinitives

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Topics Immigration Integration Individualism Cultural symbols Fatherhood

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Colours Identity Male and female identity Signalling words and markers Functions Debates and discussions Ways of voicing an opinion Stating contrasts between then and now Talking about travelling and holidays Describing things Writing cohesively Style in writing: adding more zest and colour Rhyme and rhythm Grammar Hoeven-moeten-mogen Reflexiveverbs and reflexive

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Separable reflexive verbs Past participle as adjective Present participle Word order: adverbs and subordinating conjunctions UNIT9

TYPISCH NEDERLANDS? . Topics Dutch stereotypes Topics relating to Dutch history and society (monarchy, Delta Project, Golden Age, slave trade, Indonesia, pillarisation] Sinterklaas Popular Dutch music National identity: does it exist? Different representations in the media Functions Stating your attitude or views Saying you can't think of anything Talking about national identity Talking about feelings Writing cohesively and coherently Stating views in a direct manner Stating views in a more careful and balanced manner Writing from a reader's perspective Writing: a polemical style Writing for different contexts and audiences

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Writing a project Comparing different representations

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Grammar

Verbswith te + infinitive Verbs with an infinitive, but without te Cohesion Passive voice: form and use UNIT10

VLAANDEREN

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Topics State structure History and interpretation Cliches about nationalities Education Typical aspects of Flanders The monarchy Comic books and Belgian surrealism Dutch spoken in Belgium Differences between the Netherlands and Flanders Functions Representing a country Holding a presentation Reading literary texts Reflecting on national identity Writing down an opinion Using expressions and verbs with a fixed preposition in context Preparing and performing a radio play Analysing texts on fact and opinion Grammar Indirect questions Verb order in subclauses Use of men, je, ze Position of direct and indirect object UNIT 11

NEDERLAND IN BEWEGING

Topics Current debates in Dutch society Role of the Netherlands in the world Individualism vs collectivism Dutch attitudes towards Islam

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Norms and values Humour Fixed expressions Abbreviations Political parties in the Netherlands Revision Self evaluation Functions Strategies for presenting ideas Making texts more cohesive Writing for different contexts Recognising how a different point of view affects language use Using humour as a writing strategy Using exclamations Recognising main points in a text Recognising subjectivity in seemingly objective statements Grammar Linking clauses: adverbs Topic - comment Ellipsis Relative pronouns: wie/wat Word order amongst verbs in final position Lijken/ schijnen/blij ken Punctuation Revision: tenses, pr~positions, zou, verb/subject agreement, passive voice, relative pronouns [die/dat/wie/watl. relative pronouns with a preposition Vocabulary Appendix 1: List of irregular Appendix 2: Pronunciation Appendix 3: Spelling Index

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~CKNOWLEDGEMENTS The authors would like to acknowledge the following people for their support or inspiration, or for simply allowing their work to be quoted: Michel de Bakker Hester van Kruijssen Django de Bakker Sylt Steen Nico Quist Niesje Quist-Mars lac Groot Han en Gre Strik Helen Stanbridge Chris, Kim and Remi Bumstead Filip, Cato and Doris Vermeiren Wim Wouters And last, but not least, past and present students at DCl and the FCO.

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The authors would also like to thank the following copyright holders for giving permission to use their work: Piet de Geus (Anders Reizen), Baby Boardrent, Ministerie van Verkeer en Waterstaat, Reclamebureau Roorda, Waanders Uitgevers, Anno, R. van Rijswijk, Vrij Nederland, Politiek-Actie.net/Steven de long, longe Socialisten in de PvdA/T. Rottinghuis a G.l. van Midden, Wablieft, Jan G. Elburg (Bezige Bij), Goed Gevoel, www.vdab.be, www.floor.nl, Youp Van't Hek (Hekwerk Theaterproducties), www.fgov.be. leroen Brouwers (Arbeiderspers), Marko Heijl (Van Halewijck), Steven De Foer (Balans uitgeverij), Tom lanoye (Prometheus), Walter Van Den Broeck (Bezige Bij), Weekblad Weekend, Anne Morelli (EPO), Patricia Carson (lannoo uitgeverij), Men's Health, lanny Groen (de Volkskrant), Raymond van het Groenewoud (Debbel Debbel Produkties NV), Geert Mak, Frank Ligtvoet (NRC Handelsblad), Karel Vosskuehler (NRC Handelsblad), Mar Oomen (Vrij Nederland), Natuurbehoud, De Standaard, De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant, Volkskrant magazine, One, Opzij, NRC Handelsblad, Vrij Nederland, Algemeen Dagblad, Trouw, Dagblad de Limburger.

~wMQWT,OUSE TH~ 'OOK

Level and target audience This course in Dutch as a Foreign Language is aimed at users in higher education or evening classes. The course is designed to be used in a classroom context. However, the key and the explanations on grammar do make it possible to use the book for self-study, even though (occasional) assistance from a teacher is advisable. The book is an accelerated course; it starts completely from scratch and takes you up to a level of competence where you can understand complex language, and where you can express yourself fluently in many different situations. As well as learning practical language skills, you will learn communicative strategies, such as how to adapt your style and tone according to who you are communicating with. And fmally, you will gain some knowledge and understanding of Dutch and Flemish culture. Common European Framework In terms of practical language skills the course is on a par with level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages. In terms of intellectual competences, such as manipulating language stylistically and language awareness, the course goes beyond this level. The four domains described by the Common European Framework are all present here. Topics and language skills at the start of the course focus on the private domain, i.e. your immediate surroundings in a private context, and increasingly look outwards towards activities in the public domain. In the latter part of the course you will practise skills which are relevant to the world of work and educational contexts, such as holding a debate, writing an argument or giving a presentation. Topics become increasingly abstract and challenging and include areas such as lifestyles, your place in society and national identity. Approach The distinctive approach of this course lies in its integration of learning the language in relation to its cultural context. The course looks at language in a critical way and asks questions such as: How is language used in particular contexts? Why is it used this way? What are the effects of using certain language structures or certain words? In addition, you will fmd information on cultural aspects of the Netherlands and Flanders throughout the course, with a particular focus on modern day Flanders and the Netherlands in the last three units. This course is also distinctive in its approach to the progress of language skills: starting from simple grammar only, while encouraging authentic language use from the start. This ensures that you will learn to manipulate patterns correctly. Focusing initially on simple grammatical patterns only will give you the chance to quickly build up a body of vocabulary.

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HOWTO USE THIS BOOK

Structure The book has 11 units. Progress is carefully structured in terms of language skills and topics. Topics move from the personal to the public, from the practical to the abstract. The tasks you will be asked to do also become increasingly challenging. You are encouraged right from the start to think about style, so you develop 'a feel' for the language very quickly. For this reason, for instance, modal particles, the little words that colour communicative interaction, are introduced early on, although initially you only need to recognise the meaning of these receptively. All units contain reading texts and listening texts, called Tekst, and texts for closer analysis, called A closer look. The latter are designed either to look at certain strategies the writer may have used, to recognise the implied messages in texts or to recognise the stylistic impact of certain ways of writing. Each unit also has sections on grammar, called Structuren; on language functions and issues of style and social communications, called Communicatie; and some informative sections explaining the cultural references in the texts, called Cultuur. In addition, each unit has a plethora of exercises which allow you to practise all the skills. The exercises are designed to progress from guided and controlled exercises, practising particular grammar structures or language functions, to increasingly less-guided exercises in which you learn to manipulate language. for specifIc contexts and purposes. Revision exercises are included throughout the course, revisiting previously learnt vocabulary or language patterns. Units are subdivided into sections, each starting with a text or dialogue, followed by a vocabulary list and information on grammar, functions and social communication found in that particular text. On the Routledge website (www.routledge.comfintensivefdutch), you can fmd a selfevaluation form, so that you can keep track of your progress throughout the course. You can photocopy this form and fIll it in after you have completed each unit. The answer key can also be found on this website. How to use the course

As mentioned the course is designed for use in a classroom situation, but can be used

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with assistance - as a self-study course. The key to the exercises helps you with this. However, you should note that in the case of questions which ask for an interpretation, the answer in the key is the interpretation of the authors. Your or your teacher's answers may differ, but may be just as valid. In a university context the course will take approximately 160 contact hours to complete. In addition to these contact hours you will need to spend the same amount of time on preparation and homework. Further guidance on how to use this book can be obtained from the teacher notes on the Routledge website.

Hier benik In this unit you will learn to talk about yourself and how the ways in which you use the language also give away something about yourself [and others]. You will also learn about various conventions used when greeting people. We will look at what you actually 'do' when you use language: which functions and tasks you perform, and what strategies you can use for writing, depending on what impression you want to achieve.

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Talking about yourself Describing people Numbers to 100 Formal and informal forms of address

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Writing: style to fit context Strategies fC1rwriting

Stating that something is correct Inviting someone to expand on something Expressing surprise Adverbs to modify meaning Expressing that you are making an assumption

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Introducing yourself Saying what you like Saying what you like from a relationship Stating where you live and work Greeting people and saying goodbye Directly addressing someone Talking about characteristics of a person Making a compliment Checking the information you have is correct

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Finite verb Stem of verb Infinitive Place of finite verb in sentence Regular and irregular verbs Prepositions Articles Nouns Plural nouns Use of the present tense: nu, al, pas, nog maar Personal pronouns Imperative

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Tekst 1 TeLefoon-dating We'll begin this unit by listening to several people introducing themselves. They are two men and two women, who have registered with a dating agency 'Telefoon-dating Nederland' . For each of the candidates, try and write down 1 their name, 2 where they live and 3 what they do for a living.

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Welkom bij Telefoon-dating Nederland

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Goedemiddag, Dirk Fransen is de .naam. Ik ben. directeur biJ een marketingbedrijf. Ik ben 51 jaar. Ik woonin Den Haag en ik zoek een intelligente vrouw, tussen de 35 en 45 jaar. Ik hou van.lezen en reizen. Goedendag.

Vrouw 1: Hoi. Ik ben Angelina. Ik woon in Delft. Ik ben 34 jaar'en i1