From post office to email
Van postkantoor naar e-mail
- Send and receive messages.
- Email and internet.
- Interrogative pronouns (wie, wat, welk(e))
This lesson focuses on vraagende voornaamwoorden like wie, wat, welk(e) to ask and give information about e-mail addresses and messages. You'll practice common verbs such as ontvangen (to receive) and sturen (to send) in everyday communication contexts.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Een brief ontvangen
To receive a letter
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De verzender
The sender
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Het afscheid
The farewell
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Het pakket
The package
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De e-mail
The email
Oefening 2: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Do you still send letters or only emails? (Do you still send letters or only emails?)
- What is necessary when you want to send a letter? Use the subjunctive. (What is necessary when you want to send a letter? Use the subjunctive. )
- How many emails do you usually receive in a day? (How many emails do you usually receive in a day?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Ik stuur nu alleen nog e-mails. Het is sneller en makkelijker. I only send emails now. It’s faster and easier. |
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Soms verstuur ik brieven voor speciale gelegenheden. Zoals verjaardagen of feestdagen. Sometimes I send letters for special things. Like birthdays or holidays. |
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Het is belangrijk dat je de brief ondertekent. It is important that you sign the letter. |
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Het is noodzakelijk dat je de brief verstuurt door deze bijvoorbeeld naar het postkantoor te brengen. It is necessary that you send the letter by taking it to the post office for example. |
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Ik krijg meestal 10 of 15 e-mails. De meeste zijn voor werk. I usually get 10 or 15 emails. Most are for work. |
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Ik ontvang 5 e-mails per dag. Sommige zijn van vrienden, sommige van kranten. I receive 5 emails a day. Some are from friends, some from newspapers. |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ik ___ gisteren een e-mail naar de klant gestuurd.
(I ___ sent an email to the client yesterday.)2. De ontvanger ___ de brief al ontvangen.
(The recipient ___ already received the letter.)3. Welke e-mail ___ jij vandaag ontvangen?
(Which email ___ you received today?)4. Kun je deze brief nog snel naar het postkantoor ___?
(Can you still quickly send this letter to the post office ___?)Exercise 5: From post office to email - Sending and receiving messages
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Ontvangen - Receive
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd (VTT)
- Ik heb ontvangen
- Jij hebt ontvangen
- Hij/Zij/Het heeft ontvangen
- Wij hebben ontvangen
- Jullie hebben ontvangen
- Zij hebben ontvangen
Sturen - Send
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd (VTT)
- Ik heb gestuurd
- Jij hebt gestuurd
- Hij/Zij/Het heeft gestuurd
- Wij hebben gestuurd
- Jullie hebben gestuurd
- Zij hebben gestuurd
Sturen - Send
Tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik stuur
- Jij stuurt
- Hij/Zij/Het stuurt
- Wij sturen
- Jullie sturen
- Zij sturen
Exercise 6: Vragende voornaamwoorden (wie, wat, welk(e))
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Interrogative pronouns (wie, wat, welk(e))
Show translation Show answerswat, Wie, Wat, Welk, Welke
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A2.36.2 Grammatica
Vragende voornaamwoorden (wie, wat, welk(e))
Interrogative pronouns (wie, wat, welk(e))
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Ontvangen receive Share Copied!
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd (VTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) heb ontvangen | I have received |
| (jij) hebt ontvangen / hebt ontvangen | you have received / have received |
| (hij/zij/het) heeft ontvangen | he/she/it has received |
| (wij) hebben ontvangen | we have received |
| (jullie) hebben ontvangen | you have received |
| (zij) hebben ontvangen | they have received |
Sturen to send Share Copied!
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd (VTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) heb gestuurd | I have sent |
| (jij) hebt gestuurd / hebt gestuurd | You have sent / have sent |
| (hij/zij/het) heeft gestuurd | he/she/it has sent |
| (wij) hebben gestuurd | we have sent |
| (jullie) hebben gestuurd | you have sent |
| (zij) hebben gestuurd | they have sent |
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Introduction to Dutch Question Words and Everyday Email Vocabulary
This lesson focuses on Dutch question pronouns wie, wat, and welk(e), crucial for asking and giving information in various everyday situations, including digital communication. The content is tailored for A2-level learners, bridging traditional postal communication with modern email exchanges.
Key Topics Covered
Question Pronouns
The lesson centers on the question words wie (who), wat (what), and welk(e) (which). These pronouns are used frequently to inquire about people, objects, or choices, which you will practice through dialogues and exercises.
Dialogues on Email Addresses and Communication
You will review natural conversations asking for and giving email addresses, confirming appointments via email or apps, and searching for postal services online. Example sentences include:
- Welk e-mailadres gebruik jij voor je werk? - Which email address do you use for your work?
- Wie heeft er een nieuw e-mailadres? - Who has a new email address?
- Wat voor bericht ga je sturen? - What kind of message are you going to send?
- Ik gebruik Outlook op mijn computer. - I use Outlook on my computer.
Verb Conjugation Practice
The module includes conjugation practice of key verbs related to sending and receiving messages, such as hebben (to have), zijn (to be), and ontvangen (to receive). This helps solidify understanding of present, past, and perfect tenses in context.
Mini Story for Contextual Learning
A brief narrative presents a day involving sending emails and visiting the post office, integrating vocabulary and verb tenses. This story aids comprehension and retention by demonstrating practical use of the language.
Language Notes and Useful Expressions
Dutch question words often differ from English in their placement and agreement with the noun:
- Wie is used strictly for people, equivalent to "who."
- Wat is more general and translates to "what," used for things or information.
- Welk(e) corresponds to "which" and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes; welk for masculine/neuter singular and welke for feminine/plural nouns.
Useful phrases include:
- Kun je het nog eens herhalen, alsjeblieft? - Can you repeat that, please?
- Dank je, ik voeg je toe aan mijn contacten. - Thank you, I will add you to my contacts.
- Wat zoek je op internet? - What are you searching for on the internet?
This lesson will enhance your ability to ask and provide relevant information about digital communication tools, while practicing important Dutch grammar in everyday contexts.
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