In deze les leer je meningen uit te drukken en te onderhandelen met zinnen zoals 'Ik vind dat' en 'Volgens mij'. Je oefent belangrijke woorden als 'compromis' en 'overtuigd' in dagelijkse situaties zoals werk en teamuitjes.
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Vocabulary (13) Share Copied!
Exercises Share Copied!
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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Juist
Correct
2
Het argument
The argument
3
Positief
Positive
4
Negatief
Negative
5
Je mening geven
Giving your opinion
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 ___ dat dit een goed compromis is voor iedereen.
(I ___ this is a good compromise for everyone.)2. Volgens mij ___ de oplossing niet fout, we moeten blijven onderhandelen.
(In my opinion ___ the solution not wrong, we must keep negotiating.)3. Ik denk dat jij gisteren niet op kantoor ___ geweest.
(I think you were not at the office ___ yesterday.)4. Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat we morgen een compromis ___ bereiken.
(I am convinced that we ___ reach a compromise tomorrow.)Exercise 4: Exchanging opinions during a team meeting
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Antwoorden - Antwoorden
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
- Ik antwoordde
- Jij antwoordde
- Hij/Zij antwoordde
- Wij antwoordden
- Jullie antwoordden
- Zij antwoordden
Geloven - Geloven
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
- Ik geloofde
- Jij geloofde
- Hij/Zij geloofde
- Wij geloofden
- Jullie geloofden
- Zij geloofden
Zijn - Zijn
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
- Ik was
- Jij was
- Hij/Zij was
- Wij waren
- Jullie waren
- Zij waren
Maken - Maken
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
- Ik maakte
- Jij maakte
- Hij/Zij maakte
- Wij maakten
- Jullie maakten
- Zij maakten
Exercise 5: Je mening geven
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Giving your opinion
Show translation Show answersVolgens mij, Ik geloof dat, Naar mijn mening, Ik vind, Ik ben ervan overtuigd, Ik denk dat
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Antwoorden to answer Share Copied!
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) antwoordde | I answered |
(jij) antwoordde/antwoorde | you answered |
(hij/zij/het) antwoordde | he/she/it answered |
(wij) antwoordden | we answered |
(jullie) antwoordden | you answered |
(zij) antwoordden | they answered |
Geloven to believe Share Copied!
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) geloofde | I believed |
(jij) geloofde/geloof | you believed/believe |
(hij/zij/het) geloofde | he/she/it believed |
(wij) geloofden | we believed |
(jullie) geloofden | you believed |
(zij) geloofden | they believed |
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Lesson Overview: Expressing Opinions and Negotiations in Dutch
This A2-level lesson focuses on essential skills for everyday conversations in Dutch, especially when sharing your opinions and negotiating effectively. You will learn how to clearly express your thoughts, agree or disagree politely, and find compromises in various common situations like discussing work schedules, lunch options, or team activities.
Key Expressions for Giving Opinions
Understanding how to voice your opinions is crucial in Dutch conversations. Important phrases include:
- Ik vind dat... – I think that...
- Volgens mij... – In my opinion...
- Naar mijn mening... – In my opinion...
- Ik denk dat... – I think that...
- Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat... – I am convinced that...
- Ik geloof dat... – I believe that...
These structures help you present your viewpoint clearly and respectfully.
Practical Dialogue Scenarios
The lesson includes real-life dialogues where these expressions are used:
- Discussing opinions about a new work schedule
- Debating the best lunch spot
- Choosing activities for a team outing
Each dialogue demonstrates how to support your opinions with reasons and responds thoughtfully to others’ views.
Negotiation and Compromise Vocabulary
To negotiate successfully, you’ll find vocabularies like compromis (compromise) and useful verbs such as onderhandelen (to negotiate) featured in the lesson. You will learn to propose adjustments politely, for example:
- Ik vind dat we een compromis moeten zoeken. (I think we should find a compromise.)
- Volgens mij kan dat door de werktijden iets aan te passen. (In my opinion, that can be done by adjusting the working hours a little.)
Verb Conjugations in Context
The lesson also covers verb forms in the present and past tense, particularly verbs commonly used in discussions like geloven (to believe), antwoordden (answered), and maken (to make). Practicing these helps you communicate past opinions and decisions accurately.
Mini Story Summary with Past Tense Verbs
A short story illustrates exchanging opinions during a team meeting, showing verbs in the simple past tense (onvoltooid verleden tijd). Verbs include antwoordde (answered), geloofde (believed), and was (was), helping you gain familiarity with their conjugations and usage in context.
Instruction Language vs. Dutch
Since the instruction language is English and the learning language is Dutch, translations and equivalents are provided for key phrases. Note that Dutch often uses phrases like Volgens mij or Naar mijn mening to express opinions, which correspond to English expressions like "In my opinion" or "According to me." These are useful to include as polite and clear opinion statements during conversations.
While English usually structures negations and verb placement differently, Dutch frequently uses word order changes after phrases like Ik denk dat... (I think that...), often placing the verb at the end of the subordinate clause: e.g., Ik denk dat jij gisteren niet op kantoor bent geweest (I think that you were not at the office yesterday). Understanding this difference helps you form correct and natural Dutch sentences.