1 Challenge the future Introduction Dutch language course Elementary 1 Astrid van Laar - ITAV Is your mobile switched off?

2 Challenge the future Subjects to discuss tonight 1.About language learning & the Delftse methode 2.How to prepare your classes – homework! 3.Course organisation 4.Enrollment procedure – Master & exchange students

3 Challenge the future 1. The Delft Method of language learning NATURAL UNCONVENTIONAL SPEEDY…….

4 Challenge the future The Delft Method of language learning ! Focus on skills instead of conscious knowledge, ! Input, that’s what you need

5 Challenge the future Language learning is not difficult Lego versus puzzles ! Input, that’s what you need

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7 Challenge the future The classes No explanation but application Learning by doing Focus on skills: learning by doing

8 Challenge the future 2. How to prepare your classes Course materials Text book (4th ed.): Nederlands voor buitenlanders (Het Groene Boek) (book + audio cd’s + cd-rom € 65,00 / book + online version € 89,90 / extra: Delftse methode app € 19,99) 43 Texts word lists in 26 languages Texts with blanks, exercises, grammar Copies are not allowed!!! Optional: Nederlands voor buitenlanders Oefenboek (exercise book) 3 / 4 exercises for each chapter dialogue trainer

9 Challenge the future 2. How to prepare your classes Course materials The book can be ordered at: or purchased from the Waltman bookshop in the Industrial Design Faculty, Building 32

10 Challenge the future 2. How to prepare your classes 1. Study goal: understand a spoken text without help being able to use the words actively 2. Study with book + audio CD’s and/or CD-ROM or online version 3. Go through the text: step by step first with all help, and gradually less help 4, 5, 6, 7 times ….. 1 text takes hours 4. Devote your time mainly to the steps

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12 Challenge the future Step 1: with text sentence by sentence translation repeating Step 2: without pauses 2. How to prepare your classes

13 Challenge the future Step 3: without text sentence by sentence listen and repeat understand Step 4 : without pauses 2. How to prepare your classes

14 Challenge the future Step 5: test Did I study the text properly? Listening & writing 80% correct 2. How to prepare your classes

15 Challenge the future Step 6 Same exercise as in the book Gap filling text + feedback After having studied the text! How to prepare your classes

16 Challenge the future Timetable - example 3. Course organisation DayDateHomework Groene Boek (4e editie) Monday24/ hr: Introduction lesson (obligatory) Monday31/08 1,2,3 Thursday03/09 4,5 Monday07/096,7 Thursday10/098 *test 1 1 t/m 8 Monday14/099,10 Thursday17/0911 **schrijfopdracht I Monday21/0912,13 Thursday24/0914 *test 2 9 t/m 14 Monday28/0915 Thursday01/1016 **schrijfopdracht II Monday05/1017, 18 Thursday08/1019 *test 3 15 t/m 19 Monday12/1020 Thursday15/1021 Grades made known! Monday26/ hr: If necessary final test: Groene Boek les 1 t/m 21 Monday If necessary speaking test

17 Challenge the future 3. The lessons Lessons are mainly devoted to conversation (not much grammar explanation) Only Dutch, from day 1 Conversations on topics in the text Knowledge of the text is essential You learn also from listening to other students Are fun and interesting

18 Challenge the future 3. Listening test Listening test about each text, before or after the lesson Bring your own headphones! Login: tbm-langXXX, Welkom01 No book, phones, paper etc. allowed - it is an official test and part of your grade Minimum result of 70% necessary Less then 70% = stop, do it again next time

19 Challenge the future Timetable - example 3. Course organisation DayDateHomework Groene Boek (4e editie) Monday24/ hr: Introduction lesson (obligatory) Monday31/08 1,2,3 Thursday03/09 4,5 Monday07/096,7 Thursday10/098 *test 1 1 t/m 8 Monday14/099,10 Thursday17/0911 **schrijfopdracht I Monday21/0912,13 Thursday24/0914 *test 2 9 t/m 14 Monday28/0915 Thursday01/1016 **schrijfopdracht II Monday05/1017, 18 Thursday08/1019 *test 3 15 t/m 19 Monday12/1020 Thursday15/1021 Grades made known! Monday26/ hr: If necessary final test: Groene Boek les 1 t/m 21 Monday If necessary speaking test

20 Challenge the future 3. Course organisation The final score for the whole course Average of 2 grades: 1.Speaking in class 2.attendance, 3 written tests, 2 writing assignments, number of listening tests made In case of a poor score for speaking in class: speaking test In case of a poor score for attendance + tests: paper & pencil test The final test is ___ text with blanks. You have ___ fill in the missing word. All sentences are from ___ text book.

21 Challenge the future Free for Msc/exchange students Free for graduate school students “non-intensive” = about 8-10 hours a week CEF levelsNon-intensive courses 0-A2Elementary 1 (7 weeks) Elementary 2 (7 weeks) A2-B1Intermediate 1 (7 weeks) Intermediate 2 (7 weeks) B1-B2 (C1)Advanced 1 (7 weeks) Advanced 2 (7 weeks) 3. Course organisation

22 Challenge the future 4. Enrollment procedure……………. for others than Bsc/Msc/exchange students Bsc/Msc/exchange students

23 Challenge the future for others than Bsc/Msc/exchange students You are already enrolled ! Schedule was sent to you by If not: you are on the waiting list; wait for an (during first course week). If you cannot make it after all, please send an a.s.a.p. to the secretary. PhD + Pdeng: If you don’t finish the course your department will get an invoice from the graduate school! 4. Enrollment procedure

24 Challenge the future Bsc/Msc/exchange students If you enroll you are supposed to finish the course. Only enroll if you have enough time (8-10 hours a week in total)! If you drop out nevertheless: Notify your teacher and the secretary You cannot take the course again later - you can do self-study and sit the final test You may get a poor result in Osiris - which you can improve by doing the final test 4. Enrollment procedure

25 Challenge the future Enrolment procedure for students 1.Introduction test - next Wednesday Obligatory:for BSc/Msc and Exchange students Content: ch of the text book “Nederlands voor buitenlanders” Materials:  Nederlands voor buitenlanders  les 1+2http:// Format: listening test (dictation), minimum score for both texts 80% Needed: Bring your headphones with you Place & time: Wednesday August 26, TPM computer room B For students with surnames starting with A – G: hrs. For students with surnames starting with H – O: hrs. For students with surnames starting with P – Z: hrs.

26 Challenge the future The introduction test www. delftsemethode.nl/demos ► Nederlands Voor buitenlanders ► les 1 and les 2

27 Challenge the future Enrolment procedure for students Enrolment Results: Next day (Thursday August 27) on Blackboard (wm1115TU) If score for both texts 80% or more? ► Check if your number/name is in the announcement Enrol via Blackboard from 11:00 onwards (wm1115TU , Q1) Enrol in group that suits you best - first come, first served If all groups are full? Enrol on the waiting list - place in next quarter guaranteed and prepare chapters 1-5 before September 7 -in case a place becomes available If Score <80 %? No enrollment allowed 1. Do self-study and concluding test of the course + speaking test  send an to 2. Sit the next admission test (November 9)

28 Challenge the future Delftse methode on Facebook If you want to change groups, find someone who wants to change with you

29 Challenge the future How to study? Course information addresses & tel. nrs. This powerpoint

30 Challenge the future Introduction Dutch language course Elementary 1 Astrid van Laar - ITAV

31 Challenge the future What next? For Bsc., Msc. and Exch. students: Wednesday August 26, TPM computer room B listening test on texts 1 and 2 texts on: Everyone: 1st lesson on Monday 31 August homework: prepare lessons 1, 2, 3!!!