Remote work or the office?
Thuiswerken of het kantoor?
- Daily office vocabulary
- Remote work vocabulary
- Passive sentences
Learn how to use passive sentences in Dutch to discuss workplace actions like scheduling meetings and remote communication. Practice verb conjugations, understand workplace vocabulary, and improve practical conversation skills for A2 Dutch learners.
Vocabulary (12) Share Copied!
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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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Verbinden
To connect
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De laptop
The laptop
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Op afstand
Remotely
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Het telewerken
Remote working
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Zich afmelden
To sign out
Oefening 2: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Do you work remote or in-person or both? (Do you work remote or in-person or both?)
- Tell your opinion on working remotely. (Tell your opinion on working remotely.)
- Do you prefer video calls or in-person meetings? (Do you prefer video calls or in-person meetings?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Ik doe beide. Ik werk twee dagen vanuit huis en ga drie dagen naar kantoor. I do both. I work from home two days and go to work three days. |
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Ik ga naar het kantoor. Ik werk persoonlijk samen met mijn team. I go to the office. I work in-person with my team. |
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Naar mijn mening is thuiswerken beter. Ik kan meer bij mijn familie zijn. In my opinion, remote work is better. I can stay with my family more. |
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Ik denk van wel, remote werken is nuttig. Ik kan op een rustige plek werken. I think so, remote work is useful. I can work in a quiet place. |
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Videogesprekken zijn beter voor mij. Ik bespaar tijd en hoef niet te reizen. Video calls are better for me. I save time and don’t travel. |
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Ik geef de voorkeur aan vergaderingen in persoon. Het is makkelijker om te spreken en te begrijpen. I prefer in-person meetings. It’s easier to speak and understand. |
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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. Je moet je eerst ___ voor de online vergadering, anders kun je niet deelnemen.
(You must first ___ for the online meeting, otherwise you cannot participate.)2. Als je klaar bent met het werk, vergeet dan niet je ___ bij je leidinggevende.
(When you have finished the work, do not forget to ___ with your supervisor.)3. De verbinding ___ gecontroleerd voordat het videogesprek begint.
(The connection ___ checked before the video call starts.)4. Tijdens het thuiswerken ___ documenten digitaal gedeeld via het platform.
(During working from home, ___ documents shared digitally via the platform.)Exercise 5: Working from home or at the office?
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Zich aanmelden - To log in
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik meld me aan
- jij meldt je aan
- hij/zij/het meldt zich aan
- wij melden ons aan
- jullie melden je aan
- zij melden zich aan
Worden - To be
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik word
- jij wordt
- hij/zij/het wordt
- wij worden
- jullie worden
- zij worden
Zich afmelden - To log out
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik meld me af
- jij meldt je af
- hij/zij/het meldt zich af
- wij melden ons af
- jullie melden je af
- zij melden zich af
Exercise 6: Passieve zinnen
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Passive sentences
Show translation Show answersis, werd, wordt, was
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Zich afmelden to sign out Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) meld mij af | I sign out |
| (jij) meldt/jij meldt af | You sign out/You cancel |
| (hij/zij/het) meldt af | he/she/it signs out |
| (wij) melden ons af | we sign out |
| (jullie) melden je af | you sign out |
| (zij) melden zich af | they sign out |
Zich aanmelden to sign in Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) meld me aan | I sign in |
| (jij) meldt je aan/meld aan | You sign in/sign in |
| (hij/zij/het) meldt zich aan | he/she/it signs in |
| (wij) melden ons aan | we sign in |
| (jullie) melden je aan/melden je aan | you sign in |
| (zij) melden zich aan | they sign in |
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Remote Work or the Office? Understanding Passive Sentences in Dutch
This lesson focuses on learning passive sentences (passieve zinnen) in Dutch, perfect for A2 learners who want to enhance their everyday communication skills, especially in workplace contexts. You will explore how to form and understand passive voice, which is often used to describe actions where the subject receives the action, such as "De vergadering wordt morgen om tien uur gepland" (The meeting is scheduled tomorrow at ten o'clock).
What You Will Learn
- Passive Sentence Structure: How to recognize and create sentences where actions are done by someone or something else.
- Practical Workplace Dialogues: Contextual conversations about planning meetings, remote work, communication, and solving technical issues at home.
- Verb Conjugations: Focus on key verbs like "worden" (to become/be) and reflexive verbs such as "zich aanmelden" (to register/sign in) and "zich afmelden" (to sign out), with multiple-choice exercises to practice.
- Technical Vocabulary: Familiarize yourself with terms related to meetings, technology, and home office setups, including "vergadering" (meeting), "conferentiezaal" (conference room), "helpdesk," and "internetverbinding" (internet connection).
Lesson Highlights
Through engaging dialogues and exercises, you practice everyday situations like scheduling meetings at the office, organizing remote calls, sharing documents via the cloud, and troubleshooting technical problems by communicating with the IT helpdesk. The short story "Thuiswerken of op kantoor?" (Working from home or at the office?) provides a narrative context with verbs and phrases to reinforce your learning.
Key Differences and Useful Phrases
In Dutch, the passive voice often uses the verb "worden" combined with a past participle, while English uses "to be" plus past participle. For example, "De vergadering wordt gepland" translates as "The meeting is scheduled." Reflexive verbs like "zich aanmelden" (to sign in) differ from English as the reflexive pronoun matches the subject. Useful phrases include "Wordt de presentatie gemaakt?" (Is the presentation being made?) and "Het verslag wordt per e-mail verstuurd" (The report is sent by email). Learning these structures will help you describe processes and actions efficiently in Dutch workplace conversations.
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