Office and meetings
Kantoor en vergaderingen
- Learn basic debating vocabulary
- Express agreement and disagreement
- Expressing agreement and disagreement
Learn how to lead meetings and express agreement or disagreement in Dutch with key phrases like 'Ik ga akkoord' (I agree) and 'Ik ben het niet eens' (I disagree), essential for office discussions and negotiations.
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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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Der Drucker
The printer
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De notities
The notes
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De beslissing
The decision
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Akkoord gaan met
To agree with
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Afdrukken
To print
Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ik ____ akkoord met het voorstel dat we morgen vergaderen.
(I ____ agree with the proposal that we meet tomorrow.)2. ___ je het eens met de beslissing van de manager?
(___ you agree with the manager's decision?)3. Ik ____ of de printer op tijd zal afdrukken.
(I ____ whether the printer will print on time.)4. ___ je akkoord met mijn voorstel om de vergadering te verplaatsen?
(___ you agree with my proposal to move the meeting?)Exercise 4: Meeting in the conference room
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Zijn - To be
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik ben
- jij bent
- hij/zij/het is
- wij zijn
- jullie zijn
- zij zijn
Gaan - To go
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik ga
- jij gaat
- hij/zij/het gaat
- wij gaan
- jullie gaan
- zij gaan
Denken - To think
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik denk
- jij denkt
- hij/zij/het denkt
- wij denken
- jullie denken
- zij denken
Accepteren - To accept
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik accepteer
- jij accepteert
- hij/zij/het accepteert
- wij accepteren
- jullie accepteren
- zij accepteren
Luisteren - To listen
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik luister
- jij luistert
- hij/zij/het luistert
- wij luisteren
- jullie luisteren
- zij luisteren
Exercise 5: Akkoord en niet akkoord uitdrukken
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Expressing agreement and disagreement
Show translation Show answersgaan, betwijfel, denk, ben, klopt
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Office and Meetings: Dutch Language Lesson Overview
This lesson focuses on essential Dutch phrases and expressions related to leading meetings and discussing agreements or disagreements within a professional environment. Designed for A2 learners, it helps you confidently express your opinions and negotiate decisions during office conversations.
Key Topics Covered
- Leading a Meeting: Learn how to guide discussions effectively using common verbs and expressions.
- Agreeing and Disagreeing: Practice phrases to express both agreement (akkoord, eens zijn) and disagreement (niet eens zijn, betwijfelen).
- Vocabulary and Verb Conjugations: Focus on present tense forms of important verbs like zijn (to be), gaan (to go), denken (to think), accepteren (to accept), and luisteren (to listen).
Highlighted Phrases and Examples
Some of the practical expressions include:
- Ik ga akkoord met het voorstel. – I agree with the proposal.
- Ik ben het niet eens met de voorgestelde oplossing. – I disagree with the proposed solution.
- Ik betwijfel of dat realistisch is. – I doubt if that is realistic.
- Ben je het eens met de beslissing? – Do you agree with the decision?
Practice Dialogue Themes
The lesson provides dialogues around:
- Discussing project deadlines and negotiating extensions.
- Reacting to new office rules and workplace policies.
- Handling disagreements respectfully during meetings.
Useful Differences Between English and Dutch in Meetings
Unlike English, Dutch often uses phrases like gaan akkoord (literally "go agreed") instead of just "agree." Expressing disagreement in Dutch can use phrases such as het niet eens zijn (not being of the same opinion) or betwijfelen (to doubt), which carry subtle nuances. Also, verb placement and conjugation are important in sentence structure, as seen in questions like Ben je het eens? (Are you in agreement?).
This lesson emphasizes mastering these expressions to enable clear and polite communication in professional Dutch settings.
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