Teamwork
Teamwerk
- Vocabulary about teams and roles
- Giving orders with indirect object
- Word order in the imperative
In deze les leer je de gebiedende wijs gebruiken om effectief samen te werken in een team. Belangrijke woorden zoals help (helpen), blijf (blijven), communiceer (communiceren), en ga (gaan) komen aan bod voor duidelijke communicatie tijdens projectplanning en teamtaken.
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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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Het teamwerk
The teamwork
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Winnen
To win
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Het overleg
The discussion
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De teamgenoot
The teammate
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Samenwerken
To collaborate
Oefening 2: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Do you work alone or in a team in your job? (Do you work alone or in a team in your job?)
- What do you prefer and why? (What do you prefer and why?)
- What are important values of teamwork? (What are important values of teamwork?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Soms werk ik in een team, soms alleen. Het hangt af van de taak. Sometimes I work in a team, sometimes alone. It depends on the task. |
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Ik werk in een team. We helpen elkaar elke dag. I work in a team. We help each other every day. |
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Teamwerk is beter voor mij. Ik leer van anderen. Teamwork is better for me. I learn from others. |
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Ik werk liever alleen. Ik houd niet van te veel lawaai. I prefer working alone. I don’t like too much noise. |
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Respect is belangrijk. We moeten naar elkaar luisteren. Respect is important. We must listen to each other. |
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Goede communicatie helpt. We praten en begrijpen beter. Good communication helps. We talk and understand better. |
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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. ___ mij met het organiseren van het teamwerk.
(___ me with organizing the teamwork.)2. ___ rustig tijdens het overleg, dan verloopt alles beter.
(___ calm during the meeting, then everything goes better.)3. ___ duidelijk met je teamgenoten om fouten te voorkomen.
(___ clearly with your teammates to avoid mistakes.)4. ___ het rapport open en lees het aandachtig door.
(___ the report open and read it carefully.)Exercise 5: Teamwork in the Office
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Helpen - Help
Gebiedende wijs
- (jij) help
- (u) helpt
- (jullie) helpen
Blijven - Stay
Gebiedende wijs
- (jij) blijf
- (u) blijft
- (jullie) blijven
Communiceren - Communicate
Gebiedende wijs
- (jij) communiceer
- (u) communiceert
- (jullie) communiceren
Gaan - Go
Gebiedende wijs
- (jij) ga
- (u) gaat
- (jullie) gaan
Exercise 6: Woordvolgorde in gebiedende wijs
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Word order in the imperative
Show translation Show answersHelp, Doen, Helpen, Communiceer, Blijft, Houd, Ga
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Teamwork in Dutch: Learning to Work Together
This lesson focuses on teamwork, specifically how to develop a team and the word order used in the imperative mood (gebiedende wijs). It is aimed at learners at the A2 level and covers practical conversations for organizing projects, dividing tasks, and collaborating on presentations.
Lesson Content Overview
- Project Planning Discussions: You will learn to coordinate team roles and give clear instructions using imperative phrases such as Laten we het team verdelen (Let's divide the team) and Doe vandaag nog de update van het schema (Do today the update of the schedule).
- Task Division in Team Meetings: Practice indirect commands and polite requests like Kun je mij de cijfers geven voor morgen? (Can you give me the numbers for tomorrow?) and Jullie moeten het rapport afmaken voor vrijdag (You must finish the report by Friday).
- Collaborating on a Presentation: Focus on teamwork expressions and imperatives such as Help mij met de dia's, alsjeblieft (Help me with the slides, please) and Doe het geluid aan voor de video (Turn on the sound for the video).
Important Expressions and Vocabulary
This lesson features common teamwork verbs in the imperative form, including:
- Helpen (to help): help, helpt, helpen
- Blijven (to stay/remain): blijf, blijft, blijven
- Communiceren (to communicate): communiceer, communiceert, communiceren
- Gaan (to go): ga, gaat, gaan
Understanding Word Order in the Imperative Mood
In Dutch imperative sentences, the verb typically comes at the start, for example, Help mij (Help me), Doe de update (Do the update). When the sentence includes a pronoun or object, it generally follows directly after the command verb.
Short Story Highlight: Teamwork at the Office
The included mini story illustrates practical use of these imperatives in a workplace setting, such as Blijf geconcentreerd (Stay focused) and Ga niet te snel (Don't go too fast), emphasizing collaboration and clear communication to solve problems together.
Comparing Dutch and English for Instructions
Dutch uses the imperative very directly, often starting the sentence with the verb in its base form, similar to English commands like "Help me" or "Stay calm." However, Dutch has distinctions between formal u and informal jij forms which affect verb endings (help vs helpt). English does not have this formality difference in the imperative. Also, Dutch often uses the plural form jullie for "you all," which affects verb endings in group commands, a nuance English does not explicitly mark.
Useful Dutch command phrases include:
- Help mij — Help me
- Blijf rustig — Stay calm
- Communiceer duidelijk — Communicate clearly
- Doe het rapport open — Open the report
Understanding these nuances will help you give and follow instructions effectively in Dutch team settings.
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