Lesson 1 The Alphabet

New words A. Listen and repeat

the “a” of “alfabet” The letters of the alphabet.
the “b” of “been” The man and the woman.
the “c” of “cent” The man is called Obama.
the “d” of “december” The woman is called Maxima.
the “e” of “eten”
the “f” of “fiets” B. Short questions
the “g” of “geel” Is daddy a man or a woman?
the “h” of “Holland” Is one cent a lot or a little?
the “i” of “Ikea” Maria – Can you spell that?
the “j” of “ja” Ikea – Can you spell that?
the “k” of “kaas” Obama – Can you spell that?
the “l” of “letter”
the “m” of “man” C. Listen and repeat
the “n” of “Nederland” His name is Obama.
the “o” of “Obama” Her name is Maxima.
the “p” of “papa” The woman eats cheese.
the “q” of “quiz” The man drinks Coca-Cola.
the “r” of ‘radio” The woman is in the taxi.
the “s” of “sigaret” The man is on the bike.
the “t” of “televisie”
the “u” of “universiteit” D. Opposites
the “v” of “veel” yes
the “w” of ‘weinig” no
the “x” in “taxi” man
the “ij” of “ijs” woman
the “z” of “zeven” to eat
to drink

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Lesson 2 The numbers

New words
the number
the number
the telephone number
to count

A. Listen and repeat

Zero One Two Three
Four Five Six Seven
Eight Nine Ten Eleven
Twelve Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen
Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen Nineteen
Twenty Thirty Forty Fifty
Sixty Seventy Eighty Ninety
One hundred One thousand

Three minus two equals one. Eight hundred is a lot.

One is a little. Two and two equals four.

B. Short questions
One thousand… is that a lot or a little? Two and two equals…?
One … is that a lot or a little? Three minus two equals…?

C. Listen and repeat

0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19
20 30 40 50
60 70 80 90
100 1000

D. Opposites
a lot plus
a little minus

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Lesson 3 The house

New words Does a house have a door?

the house Does a house have a window?
the door Which is bigger… a living room or a toilet?
the window Which is smaller… a house or a toilet?
the living room What is there on top of the house?
the bedroom What is there on top of the flat?
the toilet
the bathroom C. Listen and repeat
the kitchen The woman is in the kitchen.
the hallway The man is on the roof.
the roof I have to go to the toilet.
the wall In the flat there is an elevator.
the garden The man is in the hallway.
the staircase The house has a garden.
the elevator The garden is not small, but big.
the flat In the house there is no elevator.
In the house there is a staircase.
A. Listen and repeat
The house has four walls. D. Opposites
The staircase is short. big
The staircase is long. small
Next to the door there is a window. long
In the roof there is a window. short
The bedroom is small. one
The living room is big. none
On top of the house there is a roof. in
out
B. Short questions on
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Lesson 4 The school

New words
the school B. Short questions
the book What do you do with a book?
the paper What do you do with a pen?
the pen How many letters does the word “pen” have?
the pencil What is there after a sentence?
the letter What is there after a question?
the word What do you call someone who teaches?
the sentence In a book, are there a lot of words or a few words?
the full stop
the question C. Listen and repeat
the question mark The teacher is in the classroom.
the bag The student is also in the classroom.
the classroom The pencil lies on top of the book.
the teacher He takes an exam.
the student She makes a test.
the exam He listens to the woman.
the university In Amsterdam there is a university.
to listen The exam is difficult.
to speak
to read D. Opposites
to write difficult
easy
A. Listen and repeat to stand
The teacher is standing in front of the classroom. to sit
The man writes a word. before
The word has six letters. after
The book is in the bag. in front of
The woman reads a book. behind
The woman speaks to the teacher. with
After the sentence there is a full stop. without
After the question there is a question mark.

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Lesson 5 The agenda

New words In the evening I read a book.

the date Today it is Wednesday.
the day Tomorrow it is Thursday.
the weekend Yesterday it was Tuesday.
the week The date is 1 January.
the month
the agenda B. Short questions
Monday How many months are there in a year?
Tuesday How many days are there in a week?
Wednesday When is the weekend?
Thursday Which day is the day after Tuesday?
Friday Which day is the day before Friday?
Saturday Which month is the month before May?
Sunday Which month is the month after August?
the year
January C. Listen and repeat
February Good morning.
March Good afternoon.
April How are you? – “Fine.”
May How do you do? – “Fine”
June Are you all right? - “Yes, fine.”
July How are you doing? “Fine.”
August How are you doing? “Fine”
September See you in a minute!
October See you!
November See you tomorrow!
December Have a nice weekend!
the morning See you next week!
the afternoon
the evening D. Opposites
the night today
today yesterday
tomorrow today
yesterday tomorrow
day
A. Listen and repeat night
A week has seven days. next
A year has twelve months. last
The weekend is on Saturday and Sunday.

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Lesson 6 The family

New words What do you call your children’s children?

the family What do you call your uncle’s son?
the father What do you call your aunt’s daughter?
the mother What do you call your father’s father?
the parents What do you call your mother’s mother?
the child
the grandfather C. Listen and repeat
the grandmother She lives in the Netherlands.
the grandchild These are two sisters.
the uncle The family is in the car.
the aunt They come to grandfather and grandmother.
the son My family is big.
the daughter These are two brothers.
the sister Father and daughter read a book.
the brother The children go to school.
the male cousin
the female cousin D. Opposites
the baby uncle
the family aunt
grandfather
A. Listen and repeat grandmother
I have two children. father
I have a son and a daughter. mother
The father of my mother is my grandfather. brother
The mother of my mother is my grandmother. sister
They have four grandchildren. son
The sister of my mother is my aunt. daughter
The brother of my father is my uncle. parents
These are my parents, my father and my mother. children
male cousin
B. Short questions female cousin
What do you call your mother’s brother? to go
What do you call your father’s sister? to come

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Lesson 7 The form

New words Is a girlfriend a man or a woman?

the boy Is China big or small?
the girl Is Brazil a country or a person?
the person Is a Dutchman a person or a country?
the human being Is the Netherlands a country or a person?
the country Is a boyfriend a man or a woman?
the form
the first name C. Listen and repeat
the surname Her first name is Maria.
the address Her surname is “De Jong”.
the postal code I am not married now.
the place of residence I do not have a boyfriend now.
the nationality I am Brazilian.
the date of birth I was born in Africa.
married I would like to have a Dutch passport.
the passport I do not live in the Netherlands.
the age
the marriage D. Opposites
to get married to get married
the (girl)friend to get divorced
the (boy)friend old
the Dutchman young
the foreigner masculine
feminine
A. Listen and repeat first name
Sander is a boy. surname
Maria is a girl. boy
She is not married. girl
Her postal code is 2354 BC. boyfriend
His place of residence is Rottum. girlfriend
I am a foreigner. not
The Netherlands is a small country. indeed
Brazil is a big country. Dutchman
foreigner
B. Short questions now
What do you call someone who is not Dutch? later

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Lesson 8 The body

New words He waves his hand.

the body She sits on her knees.
the head
the hair B. Short questions
the face What do you do with your legs?
the ear What do you do with your nose?
the eye What do you do with your mouth?
the nose How many knees does a human being have?
the cheek How many fingers does a human being have?
the mouth How many feet does a human being have?
the lip With what can you bite?
the tongue
the heart C. Listen and repeat
the tooth He has no hair on his head.
the neck He is bold.
the arm She has a big belly.
the hand She is pregnant.
the finger The man cannot see well.
the back He has glasses.
the belly He wears a ring on his finger.
the leg He is married.
the knee
the foot D. Opposites
the toe fat
skinny
A. Listen and repeat married
With your ears you can listen. divorced
With your eyes you can look. good
With your mouth you can eat and speak. bad
With your nose you can smell. arm
Without legs you cannot walk. leg
Without teeth you cannot bite.

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Lesson 9 The clothes

New words B. Short questions

the clothes Is the HEMA a market or a warehouse?
the skirt Where do you wear a ring?
the dress Is a skirt for a man or for a woman?
the trousers Does the man wear a dress or a jacket?
the jacket A pair of socks… how many socks is that?
the coat Do you wear shoes on your feet or on your hands?
the sweater Is the market expensive or cheap?
the hat
the cap C. Listen and repeat
the T-shirt His T-shirt is broken.
the shoe She buys a pair of boots.
the boot The woman puts on her sweater.
the glove He is rich. He has a lot of money.
the sock In her purse there is little money.
a pair of socks He puts the clothes in the suitcase.
a pair of shoes She puts on her socks.
a pair of boots She puts on the gloves.
a pair of gloves Maxima wears a beautiful hat.
the ring
the wallet D. Opposites
the suitcase expensive
the market cheap
the warehouse to put on
the money to take off
to buy
A. Listen and repeat to sell
The woman wears a short skirt. everything
She wears a ring on her finger. nothing
The man wears a jacket. beautiful
He puts on his trousers. ugly
The trousers cost fifty Euros. on
The shoes cost one hundred Euros. off
The HEMA is a warehouse. rich
At the market everything is cheap. poor

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Lesson 10 At home

New words
the chair B. Short questions
the table Is the basement below the house or in the garden?
the lamp Is an attic below the roof or on top of the roof?
the tap What do you do in bed… lying or standing?
the attic Do we get cold water only from the tap?
the basement What do you put in a vase?
the key Is a balcony inside or outside?
the mirror Where can you sleep … in a bed or in a drawer?
the towel
the vase C. Listen and repeat
the curtain The chairs are next to the table.
the bed The flowers are in the vase.
the closet The television is in the closet.
the drawer With a key you lock a door.
the shed The woman cleans the floor.
the garage He switches the lamp off.
the heater It is dark.
the TV It is warm.
the radio The heater is on.
the balcony He goes upstairs.
the plant She looks in the mirror.
the flower
the floor D. Opposites
first to open
second to close
third cold
last warm
clean
A. Listen and repeat dirty
The attic is below the roof. open
Below the house there is a basement. closed
On the balcony there is a plant. upstairs
The towels are in the closet. downstairs
She closes the curtains. inside
The man lies on the bed. outside
The socks are in the drawer. to lie
From the tap we get warm water and cold water. to stand

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Lesson 11 The kitchen

New words
the kitchen
the spoon B. Short questions
the fork Are forks in a drawer or in a refrigerator?
the knife What do you do with a pan?
the glass What do you do with a spoon?
the plate What do you do with vegetables… eating or
the cup drinking?
the salt What do you do with a knife?
the pepper Can you eat or drink from a glass?
the water
the bottle C. Listen and repeat
the oven She throws away the rubbish.
the refrigerator The water is in the bottle.
the microwave In an oven you can bake.
the pan The bottles are in the refrigerator.
the dishes Dishwashing by hand is old-fashioned.
the dishwasher In a modern kitchen there is a dishwasher.
the rubbish She puts the dishes in the dishwasher.
In a microwave you can make food quickly.
A. Listen and repeat In a refrigerator you can keep food.
With a knife you can cut.
The forks are in the drawer. D. Opposites
The spoons are next to the forks. old-fashioned
My husband can cook well. modern
She cooks the vegetables in a pan. quick
The glasses are in the cupboard. slow
The plates are in the cupboard as well. to throw away
to keep

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Lesson 12 The groceries

New words B. Short questions

the groceries Where do you have to pay in a shop?
the supermarket Where do you do most groceries?
the shop What does a baker bake?
the shopping centre What do you do with soap?
the customer Who does the groceries … the customer or the
the salesman salesman?
the cash desk What does a butcher cut?
the baker On Saturday… is it crowded or calm in the shopping
the butcher centre?
the bag
the washing-powder C. Listen and repeat
the washing-up liquid How much does the shampoo cost?
the bread You do not get the soap for free.
the meat Three for the price of two.
the toilet paper That is a good offer!
the package The toilet paper is a special offer too.
the special offer Do you pay cash or do you want to pay by credit
the cigarette card?
the toothpaste I do not like queuing.
the soap He would like a package of cigarettes.
the shampoo
the butter D. Opposites
to get
A. Listen and repeat to give
The baker bakes bread. to take
The butcher cuts meat. to bring
You do most groceries in a supermarket. always
At the cash desk you have to pay. never
In the shopping centre it is always crowded. crowded
The man puts the groceries in a bag. calm
The woman prefers to pay by payment card. most
The salesman helps the customer. least

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Lesson 13 The vegetables and the fruits

New words The woman buys fruit at the market.

the vegetable The man buys vegetables at the supermarket.
the fruit The Dutch eat a lot of potatoes.
the potato
the tomato B. Short questions
the lettuce What color are carrots?
the cucumber What color is a cucumber?
the carrot Are tomatoes round or square?
the pepper In the supermarket, does he buy vegetables or
the paprika rubbish?
the onion Do the Dutch eat a lot of or few potatoes?
the apple Are oranges brown or orange?
the pear Are lemons yellow or red?
the banana
the grape C. Listen and repeat
the lemon Tomatoes are round.
the orange A kilo is more than one hundred grams.
the strawberry A kilo is one thousand grams.
the kilo The apples weigh approximately two kilos.
the colour Strawberries are small and red.
red Vegetables and fruits are healthy.
green Eating a lot is not healthy.
white Why are the bananas curved?
black
orange D. Opposites
yellow white
blue black
grey curved
brown straight
more
A. Listen and repeat less
Bananas are yellow. round
Cucumbers are green. square
Lemons are yellow. approximately
Oranges are orange. exactly
Carrots are orange.

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Lesson 14 Eating and drinking

New words The chicken lays a lot of eggs.

the coffee
the tea B. Short questions
the milk Is chocolate sweet or sour?
the beer Where does a lot of tea come from?
the wine Does a chicken lay eggs or money?
the coke Is eating chips healthy?
the apple juice What country does a lot of coffee come from?
the litre Is the lunch in the afternoon or in the evening?
the bread Does he take milk or wine with his breakfast?
the slice of bread
the chips C. Listen and repeat
the rice The coke is sweeter than the beer.
the cookie The butter is fat.
the candy She does not eat meat, but she does eat fish.
the chocolate She is hungry.
the cheese He takes a sandwich with cheese.
the sugar She is thirsty.
the breakfast He takes a cup of tea.
the lunch I do not like that red wine.
the jam She prefers jam to cheese on her bread.
the soup He prefers hot soup to cold soup.
the fish
the chicken D. Opposites
tasteful
A. Listen and repeat distasteful
Eating chips is unhealthy. sweet
She likes the chocolate. sour
He likes the cookies. hunger
He always takes milk with his breakfast. thirst
The tea is from China. meagre
The coffee is from Brazil. fat
He prefers chips to rice.

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Lesson 15 The weather

New words The temperature is below zero.

the weather It thaws.
the season The temperature is above zero.
the summer It snows, everything gets white.
the winter It rains, everything gets wet.
the spring The sky is blue.
the autumn I see a white cloud in the blue sky.
the cloud In the north it is colder than in the south.
the rain In the west it is wetter than in the east.
the wind
the storm D. Opposites
the sun sun
the moon moon
the sky wet
the temperature dry
the snow summer
the ice winter
the umbrella north
the scarf south
the hat east
the north west
the east to freeze
the south to thaw
the west

A. Listen and repeat

The days get longer in spring.
In autumn there is wind and storm.
In summer the sun shines.
The moon shines at night.
In winter there is ice and snow.
When it rains, I have an umbrella with me.
When it is cold, I wear a hat.
When it is warm, I wear a T-shirt.

B. Short questions
When it is warm, do I wear a sweater or a T-shirt?
When it rains, do I go out with or without an
umbrella?
In which season is there wind and storm?
What do I put on my head when it is cold?
Does the sun shine a lot in summer or in winter?
In which season do the days get longer?
In which season is it nice and warm?

C. Listen and repeat

It is freezing.

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Lesson 16 The traffic
The train leaves from platform 5A.
New words
The man parks the car in the garage.
the traffic
the car
B. Short questions
the bike
Parking… is that driving or standing still?
the train
What do you call someone who is navigating a
the bus
plane?
the plane
What does a boat do… sailing or driving?
the boat
Is a train at the platform or on the road?
the tram
Is a traffic jam on the railway or on the road?
the tram stop
Does the plane fly on the water or in the air?
the underground
What do you call someone who drives?
the taxi
the station
C. Listen and repeat
the railway
He repairs the car in the garage.
the driver
This is an accident with a plane.
the pilot
This is a collision between two cars.
the traffic jam
The train arrives at a quarter past seven.
the bridge
This is to the left.
the street
This is to the right.
the garage
This is straight ahead.
the accident
The tram stops at the tram stop.
the collision
This is a narrow street.
the petrol
This is a wide street.
A. Listen and repeat
D. Opposites
The train is on the railway track.
to leave
The driver is behind the wheel.
to arrive
The plane flies in the air.
right
There is a long traffic jam on the road.
left
The boat sails underneath the bridge.
narrow
The car drives on the bridge.
wide
to stop
to start

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Lesson 17 The animals

New words The parrot likes to repeat.

the animals The polar bear is white.
the bird Dutch cows give a lot of milk.
the parrot
the pigeon B. Short questions
the duck What does a bird do?
the chicken Is a mosquito big or small?
the egg What colour is a polar bear?
the cow What sound does a cat make?
the bull What colour is a frog?
the horse What sound does a dog make?
the pig What animal likes to repeat?
the sheep
the cat C. Listen and repeat
the dog The sheep walks in the grass.
the mouse The mouse is in the box.
the mosquito The duck swims in the water.
the rabbit In Africa there are a lot of lions.
the lion Muslims eat no pork.
the elephant The snake is on the floor.
the monkey The rabbit is in the cage.
the snake The elephant is strong.
the bear The pigeon is on the roof.
the polar bear
the frog D. Opposites
strong
A. Listen and repeat weak
The dog barks. to repeat
The bird flies. to prompt
The cat mews. cow
The frog is green. bull
The mosquito bites.

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Lesson 18 The time

New words How many weeks are there in a year?

the time How many quarters are there in an hour?
the clock How many months are there in a year?
the watch How many seconds are there in a minute?
the alarm clock
the hour C. Listen and repeat
the minute Wait a minute, I’m coming!
the second One moment, please!
the quarter What time is it?
the moment Do you know what time it is?
the holiday The course lasts a week.
the break The holidays last three weeks.
The break lasts fifteen minutes.
A. Listen and repeat The alarm goes off at three o’clock.
It is now two o’clock. The woman gets up at six o’clock.
It is now half past one. The boy goes to bed at ten to eight.
It is five minutes to twelve. She is late for the appointment.
It is a quarter past twelve. He is on time.
An hour has 60 minutes.
A minute has 60 seconds. D. Opposites
A day has 24 hours. to sleep
A year has 52 weeks. to wake up
early
B. Short questions late
How many days are there in a week? on time
How many hours are there in a day? too late
How many minutes are there in an hour?

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Lesson 19 The profession

New words The farmer is milking the cow.

the profession The doctor examines the old man.
the doctor
the dentist B. Short questions
the pilot Who is milking the cow?
the driver Who delivers the post to the door?
the journalist To whom do you go when you are ill?
the teacher What do you call someone who writes for the
the female teacher newspaper?
the soldier What do you call a man who teaches?
the policeman Who writes a fine?
the government worker What do you call a woman who teaches?
the judge
the lawyer C. Listen and repeat
the hairdresser The minister is in a protestant church.
the saleswoman The priest is in a catholic church.
the farmer The secretary notes down an appointment in the
the postman agenda.
the painter The architect draws a beautiful house.
the secretary The soldier carries a heavy backpack.
the architect The driver drives the bus.
the director The painter makes a painting.
the mayor The director is the boss of the company.
the protestant minister The hairdresser cuts the hair.
the catholic priest
D. Opposites
A. Listen and repeat heavy
The dentist looks at my teeth. light
The pilot navigates the plane. farmer
The teacher teaches. farmer’s wife
The journalist works for the newspaper. to cut
The policeman writes a ticket. to paste
The postman delivers the post to the door.

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Lesson 20 The sport

New words They walk every day.

the sport The referee has a flag in his hand.
the club The runner runs a new world record.
the team
the record B. Short questions
the flag What do you call someone who wins a match?
the medal When you swim… are you wet or dry?
the champion Ice skating… do you do that in summer or in
the winner winter?
the match Tennis… do you play that with or without a ball?
the supporter Skiing… do you do that with or without a ball?
the referee How many people play in a football team?
the stadium Does a runner walk slow or fast?
football
tennis C. Listen and repeat
running He is a sporty man.
swimming In January he goes skiing.
jumping In summer he prefers to play tennis.
skiing He sports with a club.
ice skating Ajax is a football club in Amsterdam.
playing Ajax will be the Dutch champion this year.
tired The stadium is full of supporters.
sporty The Olympic games are held once every four years.

A. Listen and repeat D. Opposites

She sports twice a week. to win
She does not like football. to loose
She prefers swimming. start
In winter she goes ice skating. finish
The winner gets a medal.

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Lesson 21 Going out

New words In the discotheque you can dance.

the restaurant
the menu B Short questions
the menu What do you call the man who works on the
the café terrace?
the pub Where do you watch a movie… in a cinema or in a
the terrace pub?
the bill What do you do at the discotheque?
the waiter What can you eat in a fish restaurant?
the waitress A terrace…is that inside or outside?
the cinema An ice-cream … do you eat or drink that?
the discotheque What do you have to pay… the bill or the menu?
the concert
the stage C Listen and repeat
the theatre They are in the queue at the museum.
the artist In the car I listen to music.
the actor The waitress brings the menu.
the performance In the stadium there is a concert of Madonna.
the museum He wants to buy a ticket through the internet.
the photo The singer sings in a full theatre.
the movie I do not like going out.
the music I read an exciting book.
to sing
D Opposites
A. Listen and repeat full
In a fish restaurant you can eat fish. empty
On the terrace you can eat an ice cream. to love
In the cinema you can watch a movie. to hate
In the pub you can drink a beer. new
In the café you can eat and drink. old
In this museum you are not allowed to take exciting
pictures. boring
To the waiter you can pay the bill.

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Lesson 22 The holiday

New words She shows her ticket.

the holiday
abroad B. Short questions
the journey What do you buy in a souvenir shop?
the passenger Where can you watch a lot of animals?
the luggage What do you need when you pass the customs?
the backpack How do you carry a backpack?
the suitcase Is a passenger travelling or at home?
the tourist Do you have to work in the holiday or not?
the hotel In a plane, do you travel with or without a ticket?
the guide
the ticket C. Listen and repeat
the leaving The guide guides.
the departure They have an active holiday.
the arrival The children are happy, when the holiday starts.
the delay Many Dutch people go to a camp site in the
the customs holidays.
the camp site In a tent or a caravan you can sleep.
the tent He walks a lot with a heavy backpack.
the caravan The plane leaves with a delay.
the zoo She cries at the leaving.
the souvenir
the travel agency D. Opposites
abroad
A. Listen and repeat inland
The tourists get out of the bus. active
She goes abroad on holiday. passive
He walks in the hotel with a suitcase. to cry
The woman checks the passport. to laugh
The children are at the zoo. to get in
In this shop the tourists buy souvenirs. to get out
The passengers wait for the plane.

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Lesson 23 Nature

New words In the forest there are a lot of trees.

nature In spring there are a lot of flowers.
the environment Iron is heavier than wood.
the climate
the world B Short questions
the sky Which is harder … a stone or grass?
the sea Which is higher … a mountain or a valley?
the beach Which is more expensive … gold or silver?
the coast Is plastic good or bad for the environment?
the island Which is heavier … iron or wood?
the wave Where are more trees… at the beach or in the
the river forest?
the lake When are there more flowers… in spring or in
the forest winter?
the tree
the wood C Listen and repeat
the plant The world is round.
the grass The sky is very dark.
the flower In the desert there is a lot of sand.
the mountain In the jungle there are a lot of trees.
the valley Very few people live on the countryside.
the jungle A lot of tourists come to that beach.
the desert I prefer living in a village to living in a city.
the stone In a big city the air is not clean.
the sand
the ground D Opposites
the gold light
the silver dark
the iron nature
the plastic culture
the city mountain
the village valley
the countryside gold
silver
A. Listen and repeat hard
The mountain is higher than the valley. soft
Gold is more expensive than silver. village
The grass is green and nice and soft. city
The stone is grey and hard. city
Plastic is bad for the environment. countryside

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Lesson 24 Dutch culture

New words Rembrandt was a Dutch painter.

the culture For Christmas, many Dutch people have a
Rembrandt Christmas tree in the living room.
Sinterklaas
the gift B Short questions
King’s Day When do Dutch people have a tree in the living
New Year’s Day room?
Christmas Do Dutch people work on King’s Day?
Elfstedentocht What colour is liquorice?
Keukenhof What colour are daffodils?
the Christmas tree On what date does Sinterklaas give presents?
the chocolate sprinkles What do tourists see at the Keukenhof?
the apple pie When do tourists go to the Keukenhof … in spring
the birthday or in autumn?
the circle
the stew C Listen and repeat
the pancake This mill is modern.
the wooden shoe This mill is old-fashioned.
the daffodil On New Year’s Day everyone is free.
the liquorice Bread with chocolate sprinkles is tasty!
the tulip Most children like pancakes.
the dike She makes good apple pie.
the polder Stew is typically Dutch: potatoes with vegetables.
the mill At a birthday party people sit in a circle.
The Elfstedentocht passes through eleven cities in
A. Listen and repeat Friesland.
Liquorice is black.
On King’s Day everyone is free. D Opposites
In spring many tourists go to the Keukenhof. spring
They see a lot of flowers in the Keukenhof. autumn
Daffodils are yellow flowers. to give
On 5 December Sinterklaas gives presents to to take
everyone.

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Lesson 25 Politics

New words The government is in The Hague.

politics
the president In the House of Representatives there are a lot of
the minister political parties.
the democracy The politicians talk with each other.
the king
the queen B Short questions
the princess What is the capital of the Netherlands called?
the prince In which city is the government?
the monarchy How many people live in the Netherlands?
the republic Are the Netherlands a monarchy or a republic?
the constitution Do the Netherlands have a president or a king?
the national hymn Are there many or a few political parties in the
the House of Representatives Dutch parliament?
the parliament
the government C Listen and repeat
the protest Nobody likes to pay taxes.
the municipality The constitution states that all people are equal.
the province Elections are held every four years.
the inhabitant The Netherlands have twelve provinces.
the tax The ministers make the laws.
the elections The parliament decides about the laws.
the law
the political party D Opposites
monarchy
A. Listen and repeat republic
The Netherlands are a monarchy. king
The king lives in a palace. queen
The capital of the Netherlands is called prince
Amsterdam. princess
The Netherlands have 17 million inhabitants.

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Lesson 26 The computer

New words B. Short questions

the computer Which is bigger … a laptop or a computer?
the laptop Which is heavier … a computer or a laptop?
the printer What do you do with a printer?
the re-charger Sending post through the internet … what is that
the battery called?
the screen With what programme can you find all information
the keyboard on the internet?
the internet When the computer is switched off, what colour
the website does the screen have?
the e-mail
the e-mail address C. Listen and repeat
the ‘@’-sign I drop the coffee on the keyboard.
the password She receives approximately thirty e-mails a day.
the WhatsApp The students work on the computer a lot.
to save They search a lot of information on the internet.
to delete What is your e-mail address?

A. Listen and repeat D. Opposites

E-mailing is sending post through the internet. to save
With a printer you can print. to delete
The computer is heavier than the laptop. to turn on
The laptop is smaller than the computer. to turn off
The computer screen is black. to send
You can find all information through ‘Google’. to receive

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Lesson 27 The job

New words C Listen and repeat

the job The meeting is boring.
the colleague She writes a letter of application every
the salary week.
the retirement The woman has a good salary.
the tax With a part time job he earns too little.
the boss In the weekend I often sport.
the meeting The man signs a contract.
the worker
the contract D Opposites
the experience full time
the application part time
the letter of application boring
nice
A. Listen and repeat everyone
He has been unemployed for six months now. nobody
He drinks coffee with his colleague. interesting
In the Netherlands, everyone has to pay taxes. boring
After 40 years of work he retires. not occupied
He is not happy with a low salary. occupied
happy
B Short questions sad
What does someone get after 40 years of work? this
What do you call someone you work with? that
Do all Dutch people have to pay taxes? for
What do you call someone without a job? against
With a low salary… do you have a lot or a little high
salary? low

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Lesson 28 Health

New words
health
the pill B Short questions
the pharmacy What do you call a car in which you can find an ill
the chemist person?
the medicine For a check-up, do you visit the specialist or the
the nurse pharmacy?
the patient Who has a consultation hour… the drugstore or the
the care doctor?
the pain Where does the nurse work?
the insurance What colour is blood?
the disease What do you take against the pain?
the doctor’s consultation
the check-up C Listen and repeat
the operation The patient lies in bed.
the specialist The doctor gives her a prescription.
the flue With the prescription she will get free medicine.
the ambulance At the pharmacy you can get medicine.
the hospital In winter many people get the flue.
the blood A lot of specialists work in the hospital.
At the drugstore you can buy aspirin.
A. Listen and repeat
This pill helps against the pain. D Opposites
The nurse works in the hospital. ill
He goes to the specialist for a check-up. healthy
The man is in the ambulance. physical
He has blood on his leg. mental
The operation was successful. dead
The doctor has a consultation hour every morning. alive
to succeed
to fail

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Answers

Lesson 1
Is daddy a man or a woman? - Man
Is one cent a lot or a little? - A little
Maria – Can you spell that? - M – a – r – i – a
Ikea – Can you spell that? - I – k – e – a
Obama – Can you spell that? - O – b – a – m – a

Lesson 2
One thousand… is that a lot or a little? - A lot
One … is that a lot or a little? - A little
Two and two equals…? - Four
Three minus two equals…? - One

Lesson 3
How many walls does a house have? - Four
Does a house have a door? - Yes
Does a house have a window? - Yes
Which is bigger… a living room or a toilet? - Living room
Which is smaller… a house or a toilet? A toilet
What is there on top of the house? - A roof
What is there on top of the flat? - A roof

Lesson 4
What do you do with a book? - Reading
What do you do with a pen? - Writing
How many letters does the word “pen” have? - Three
What is there after a sentence? - A full stop
What is there after a question? - A question mark
What do you call someone who teaches? - Teacher
In a book, are there a lot of words or a few words? - A lot of words

Lesson 5
How many months are there in a year? - Twelve
How many days are there in a week? - Seven
When is the weekend? - Saturday and Sunday.
Which day is the day after Tuesday? - Wednesday
Which day is the day before Friday? - Thursday
Which month is the month before May? - April
Which month is the month after August? - September

Lesson 6
What do you call your mother’s brother? - Uncle
What do you call your father’s sister? - Aunt
What do you call your children’s children? - Grandchildren
What do you call your uncle’s son? - Cousin

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What do you call your aunt’s daughter? - Cousin
What do you call your father’s father? - Grandfather
What do you call your mother’s mother? - Grandmother

Lesson 7
What do you call someone who is not Dutch? - Foreigner
Is a girlfriend a man or a woman? - A woman
Is China big or small? - Big
Is Brazil a country or a person? - A country
Is a Dutchman a person or a country? - A person
Is the Netherlands a country or a person? - A country
Is a boyfriend a man or a woman? - A man.

Lesson 8
What do you do with your legs? - Walking
What do you do with your nose? - Smelling
What do you do with your mouth? - Eating
How many knees does a human being have? - Two
How many fingers does a human being have? - Ten
How many feet does a human being have? - Two
With what can you bite? - With your teeth

Lesson 9
Is the HEMA a market or a warehouse? - A warehouse
Where do you wear a ring? - On your finger
Is a skirt for a man or for a woman? - A woman
Does the man wear a dress or a jacket? - A jacket
A pair of socks… how many socks is that? - Two socks
Do you wear shoes on your feet or on your hands? - On your feet
Is the market expensive or cheap? - Cheap

Lesson 10
Is the basement below the house or in the garden? - Below the house
Is an attic below the roof or on top of the roof? - Below the roof
What do you do in bed… lying or standing? - Lying
Do we get cold water only from the tap? - No
What do you put in a vase? - Flowers
Is a balcony inside or outside? - Outside
Where can you sleep … in a bed or in a drawer? - In a bed

Lesson 11
Are forks in a drawer or in a refrigerator? - In a drawer
What do you do with a pan? - Cooking
What do you do with a spoon? - Eating
What do you do with vegetables… eating or drinking? - Eating
What do you do with a knife? - Cutting
Can you eat or drink from a glass? - Drink

Lesson 12
Where do you have to pay in a shop? - Cash desk

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Where do you do most groceries? - Supermarket / Shop
What does a baker bake? - Bread
What do you do with soap? - Washing
Who does the groceries … the customer or the salesman? - The customer
What does a butcher cut? - Meat
On Saturday… is it crowded or calm in the shopping centre? - Crowded

Lesson 13
What colour are carrots? - Orange
What colour is a cucumber? - Green
Are tomatoes round or square? - Round
In the supermarket, does he buy vegetables or rubbish? - Vegetables
Do the Dutch eat a lot of or few potatoes? - A lot of potatoes
Are oranges brown or orange? - Orange
Are lemons yellow or red? - Yellow

Lesson 14
Is chocolate sweet or sour? - Sweet
Where does a lot of tea come from? - China
Does a chicken lay eggs or money? - Eggs
Is eating chips healthy? - No
What country does a lot of coffee come from? - Brazil
Is the lunch in the afternoon or in the evening? - Afternoon
Does he take milk or wine with his breakfast? - Milk

Lesson 15
When it is warm, do I wear a sweater or a T-shirt? - A T-shirt
When it rains, do I go out with or without an umbrella? - With an umbrella
In which season is there wind and storm? - In autumn
What do I put on my head when it is cold? - A hat
Does the sun shine a lot in summer or in winter? - In summer
In which season do the days get longer? - In spring
In which season is it nice and warm? - In summer

Lesson 16
Parking… is that driving or standing still? - Standing still
What do you call someone who is navigating a plane? – A pilot
What does a boat do… sailing or driving? - Sailing
Is a train at the platform or on the road? - At the platform
Is a traffic jam on the railway or on the road? - On the road
Does the plane fly on the water or in the air? - In the air
What do you call someone who drives? - Driver

Lesson 17
What does a bird do? - Flying
Is a mosquito big or small? - Small
What colour is a polar bear? - White
What sound does a cat make? - Mewing
What colour is a frog? - Green
What sound does a dog make? - Barking

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What animal likes to repeat? - Parrot

Lesson 18
How many days are there in a week? - Seven
How many hours are there in a day? - Twenty-four
How many minutes are there in an hour? - Sixty
How many weeks are there in a year? – Fifty-two
How many quarters are there in an hour? - Four
How many months are there in a year? - Twelve
How many seconds are there in a minute? - Sixty

Lesson 19
Who is milking the cow? - A farmer
Who delivers the post to the door? - A postman
To whom do you go when you are ill? - A doctor
What do you call someone who writes for the newspaper? - A journalist
What do you call a man who is teaching? - A male teacher
Who writes a ticket? - A policeman
What do you call a woman who is teaching? - A female teacher

Lesson 20
What do you call someone who wins a match? - Winner (champion)
When you swim… are you wet or dry? - Wet
Ice skating… do you do that in summer or in winter? - Winter
Tennis… do you play that with or without a ball? - With a ball
Skiing… do you do that with or without a ball? - Without a ball
How many people play in a football team? - Eleven
Does a runner walk slow or fast? - Fast

Lesson 21

What do you call the man who works on the terrace? - Waiter
Where do you watch a movie… in a cinema or in a pub? - Cinema
What do you do at the discotheque? - Dancing
What can you eat in a fish restaurant? - Fish
A terrace…is that inside or outside? - Outside
An ice-cream … do you eat or drink that? - Eat
What do you have to pay… the bill or the menu? - Bill

Lesson 22
What do you buy in a souvenir shop? - Souvenirs
Where can you watch a lot of animals? - Zoo
What do you need when you pass the customs? - Passport
How do you carry a backpack? - On your back
Is a passenger travelling or at home? - Travelling
Do you have to work in the holiday or not? - Not
In a plane, do you travel with or without a ticket? - With a ticket

Lesson 23
Which is harder … a stone or grass? - A stone

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Which is higher … a mountain or a valley? - A mountain
Which is more expensive … gold or silver? - Gold
Is plastic good or bad for the environment? - Bad
Which is heavier … iron or wood? - Iron
Where are more trees… at the beach or in the forest? - Forest
When are there more flowers… in spring or in winter? - Spring

Lesson 24
When do Dutch people have a tree in the living room? - Christmas
Do Dutch people work on King’s Day? - No
What colour is liquorice? - Black
What colour are daffodils? - Yellow
On what date does Sinterklaas give presents? - Five December
What do tourists see at the Keukenhof? - Flowers
When do tourists go to the Keukenhof … in spring or in autumn? - Spring

Lesson 25
What is the capital of the Netherlands called? - Amsterdam
In which city is the government? - The Hague
How many people live in the Netherlands? - 17 million
Are the Netherlands a monarchy or a republic? - Monarchy
Do the Netherlands have a president or a king? - King
Are there many or a few political parties in the Dutch parliament? - Many

Lesson 26
Which is bigger … a laptop or a computer? - A computer
Which is heavier … a computer or a laptop? - A computer
What do you do with a printer? - Printing
Sending post through the internet … what is that called? - E-mailing
With what programme can you find all information on the internet? - Google
When the computer is switched off, what colour does the screen have? – Black

Lesson 27
What does someone get after 40 years of work? - Retirement
What do you call someone you work with? - A colleague
Do all Dutch people have to pay taxes? - Yes
What do you call someone without a job? - Unemployed
With a low salary… do you have a lot or a little salary? - A little

Lesson 28
What do you call a car in which you can find an ill person? - Ambulance
For a check-up, do you visit the specialist or the pharmacy? - Specialist
Who has a consultation hour … the chemist or the doctor? - Doctor
Where does the nurse work? - Hospital
What colour is blood? - Red
What do you take against the pain? - Medicine (pill)

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