Dutch B1 module 1: Communicatie (Communication)

This is learning module 1 of 6 of our Dutch B1 syllabus. Each learning module contains 6 till 8 chapters.

Learning goals:

  • Know formal and informal communication channels
  • Master vocabulary on media

Lessons (8)

B1.1 - Formele en informele telefoongesprekken voeren (Taking formal and informal phone calls)

B1.1 - Taking formal and informal phone calls
  • Attend a new client by phone.
  • Make informal phone calls with friends and family.
  • Expressions to use while being on the phone.
  • Master phone related vocabulary.
  • Sentence structure: main clause and question clause

B1.2 - E-mails en brieven schrijven (Writing e-mails and letters)

B1.2 - Writing e-mails and letters
  • Learn vocabulary about mails and letters
  • Write clear and professional messages for formal and informal situations
  • Compound sentence: Hoofdzin + Bijzin

B1.3 - Emoties uiten op het werk (Expressing emotions at work)

B1.3 - Expressing emotions at work
  • Handle professionally conflict at work
  • Express your wellbeing and illbeing in a professional context
  • Basic word order: Onderwerp en werkwoord

B1.4 - Pakketten verzenden en retourneren (Sending and returning packages)

B1.4 - Sending and returning packages
  • Make a complaint or claim a warranty for a product
  • Ask for delivery or tracking information about a parcel
  • Place an order online, return or exchange a damaged or unwanted item
  • Linking words: Daardoor, toch and ondanks

B1.5 - Stuur een projectvoorstel (Send a project proposal)

B1.5 - Send a project proposal
  • Attend a new client or prospect
  • Make a price quote and project proposal
  • Organize a sales meeting
  • The use of "wel"

B1.6 - Muziek en podcasts (Music and podcasts)

B1.6 - Music and podcasts
  • Talk about streaming music and podcasts
  • Talk about what series or music you like / not like
  • Separable verbs

B1.7 - Data-abonnementen en internet (Data plans and internet)

B1.7 - Data plans and internet
  • Basic usage of the web and the Internet
  • Get and compare Internet, Wi-Fi, and mobile data plans
  • Talk about your phone plan and digital services
  • Zitten / Staan / Lopen + to + infinitive

B1.8 - Nieuws en media (News and media)

B1.8 - News and media
  • Debate news articles
  • Discuss different news sections
  • Verbs with a fixed preposition