Welkom Introduction Dutch language course Beginners Astrid van

Welkom! Introduction Dutch language course Beginners Astrid van Laar TU Delft/ITAV Challenge the future 1

Next Monday … Challenge the future 2

This introduction lesson § Language learning and the Delft Method § How to prepare your classes § The lessons § Course organisation § Questions Challenge the future 3

1. LANGUAGE LEARNING AND THE `DELFT METHOD’ Challenge the future 4

Natural Unconventional Speedy … Challenge the future 5

Focus on skills instead of conscious knowledge Input, that’s what you need! Challenge the future 6

Language Learning: not difficult Building blocks versus puzzles Challenge the future 7

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The classes: focus on skills Learning by doing Challenge the future 9

2. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CLASSES Challenge the future 10

Course materials copies not allowed! new 5 th edition! > Textbook + online access: € 69, 90 • 42 texts + word lists in 26 languages • texts with blanks + exercises • grammar Challenge the future 11

Course materials optional > Delftse methode app: App Store or Google Play € 19, 99 > Exercise book: Nederlands voor buitenlanders Oefenboek • extra questions for conversation • extra texts • speaking and writing assignments • grammar and vocabulary exercises Challenge the future 12

preparation at home conversation in class test computer Challenge the future 13

Aim for homework & classes 1. understand a spoken text without help > Learn the texts (2 -3 hours per text!) 2. ability to speak about the text in a conversation > Speak during the classroom conversation The total course load is 40 hours a week! Challenge the future 14

preparation at home conversation in class test computer Challenge the future 15

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Step 1 • • • listening reading repeat out loud sentence by sentence translation Step 2 as Step 1, but without pauses Challenge the future 17

Step 3 • • Listening without reading sentence by sentence repeat out loud 5, 6, 7, … times until you understand can repeat everything easily Step 4 as step 3, but without pauses Challenge the future 18

Step 5: test • • • After having studied the text! Did I study the text properly? Listen > write 80% correct less 80% > go back to step 1 -3 Challenge the future 19

Step 6: exercise • After having studied the text! • Gap fill exercise + feedback Challenge the future 20

Learning step by step Step 1 7 x Listening With pauses Reading Translations Step 2 5 x Listening Reading Translations Step 3 6 x Listening With pauses Step 4 Listening 4 x Step 5 + 6 Exercises Test Help Challenge the future 21

Preparing for the conversation After each text: − Questions (vragen) − Speaking (spreken) Speaking about the text Challenge the future 22

Some good advice • Do not fill in the gaps in the book • Do not write translations in the text • Do not copy the text • Do not learn the texts by heart • Understanding is not enough: have attention form: put the text under the microscope! • Use all senses simultaneously: read + listen + speak • Study actively: USE the words, make your own sentences • Don’t be afraid to speak or to make mistakes Challenge the future 23

preparation at home conversation in class test computer Challenge the future 24

Classes • conversation • on topics in the text • knowledge of the text is essential • conversations fun and interesting • time for questions about words and grammar • only in Dutch, from day 1 • participate in the conversation, don’t wait for your turn Challenge the future 25

preparation at home conversation in class test computer Challenge the future 26

Timetable - example Challenge the future 27

Listening test • Computer test after each lesson • Listening and writing: sentences from the text • Minimum result of 80% • Less than 80% = stop, repeat after study (min. 1 hour) • Book, phones, paper, etc. not allowed Challenge the future 28

Other tests and assignments gap fill tests on paper during first 10 minutes of classes • Sentences from the book with gaps • 20 gaps from 4 randomly selected texts writing assignments to be done during the break • About the topic of the text • make new Dutch sentences with the words that you have learned Challenge the future 29

3. COURSE ORGANISATION Challenge the future 30

Which group are you in? Group 1 Achour, Rita Butakova, Olga Calegari, Rosa Chirara, Craig Tendayi Chirara, Carel Takudzwa Fyten, Keith Laurens James Gursoy, Betul Hariri, Rana Janjgava, Nika Mak, Hiu Ying Mirabet Canto, Cristina Pakhomova, Kateryna Vargas, Jose Group 2 Ayata, Ataberk Balakrishnan Selvakumaran, Pratheep Kumaar Barrero, Carlos Eduardo Cam, Muhammed Charkhsaz, Fatemeh Cho, Jeong. Woo. Cho Govan, Emma Rebecca Annie Guneri, Deniz Hashemi, Seyedeh Helen Nikonova, Ekaterina Ong'any, Anthony Santos Yerli, Ferhat Challenge the future 31

The final test Test format: The final test is ___ text with blanks. You have ___ fill in the missing word. All sentences are from ___ text book. Minimum result: 75% correct words. Challenge the future 32

Final results 1. paper test > 75%: pass 2. speaking: speaking performance in class RESULT: --------------------------------------------paper test + speaking → next course --------------------------------------------fail paper test → resit --------------------------------------------fail speaking → resit --------------------------------------------- Challenge the future 33

Day Courses Beginners’ course Het Groene Boek A 2 Intermediate course De Tweede Ronde B 1 Advanced course De Derde Ronde B 2 Language of Science Language of Architecture Language of Civil engineering Training ‘Staatsexamen’ Challenge the future 34

FAQs • What to do between the lessons? • What if I cannot attend a lesson? • Possible to have a job / another course in this period? • Do I need other materials? (dictionary, grammar book) Challenge the future 35

Where do I buy the book? Waltman Bookshop 1. Industrial Design Faculty, Building 32 2. Binnenwatersloot 33, 2611 BJ Delft Online • www. bol. com • www. delftsemethode. nl Challenge the future 36