1 Challenge the future Introduction Dutch language course Elementary 1 Maria Klijn-Wuisman - ITAV Is your mobile switched off?

2 Challenge the future Information about: 1.Language learning and the Delftse Methode 2.How to prepare your classes 3.Course organisation 4.Enrolment procedure (BSc., MSc. and Exchange students)

3 Challenge the future 1. Language learning and The Delftse Methode Natural Unconventional Speedy……. words

4 Challenge the future 1. Language learning and The Delftse Methode ! Focus on skills instead of conscious knowledge. ! Input, that’s what you need.

5 Challenge the future 1. Language learning and The Delftse Methode Lego versus puzzles

6 Challenge the future 1. Language learning and The Delftse Methode

7 Challenge the future The classes: focus on skills - learning by doing 1. Language learning and The Delftse Methode

8 Challenge the future 2. How to prepare your classes Course materials Textbook (book (4th edition) + 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 Optional: Exercise book and cd-rom: Nederlands voor buitenlanders Oefenboek 3 to 4 exercises for each chapter - dialogue trainer Copies are not allowed!!!

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

10 Challenge the future 2. How to prepare your classes Aim of the course understand a spoken text without help being able to use the words actively (in conversations) How to achieve that aim? 1. Use book(s) + audio CD’s and/or CD-ROM or online version 2. Learn the text step by step first with all help, and gradually less help 4, 5, 6, 7 times ….. 1 text takes hours 3. Preparing classes takes about 8-10 hours a week

11 Challenge the future 2. How to prepare your classes www. delftsemethode.nl/demos Nederlands Voor buitenlanders ► les 1 and les 2

12 Challenge the future 2. How to prepare your classes: resume

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

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

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

16 Challenge the future Step 6 After having studied the text! Gap fill exercise + feedback Same exercise as in book 2. How to prepare your classes: resume

17 Challenge the future Classes mainly devoted to conversation (not much grammar explanation) only in Dutch, from day 1 with conversations on topics in the text knowledge of the text is essential you learn also from listening to other students are fun and interesting 3. Course organisation

18 Challenge the future Listening tests Listening test on 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 3. Course organisation

19 Challenge the future Timetable - example 3. Course organisation

20 Challenge the future 3. Course organisation Final grade for the entire course Average of 2 grades: 1.Oral skills shown in class 2.Attendance, result of 3 written tests, 2 writing assignments, number of listening tests taken In case of an insufficient grade for speaking in class: additional speaking test In case of an insufficient grade for attendance + tests: additional 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 BSc/MSc/Exchange students Free for graduate school students 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. Enrolment procedure Information for 2 groups: for TUD staff members, TUD PhD students, and non TUD related course participants. BSc/MSc/exchange students. No pre-enrolment - no placement in a group in Q2

23 Challenge the future For TUD staff members, TUD PhD-/Pdeng students, non TUD related course participants. You are already enrolled ! Course schedule was sent to you by If not: you are on the waiting list. A place in a course in the next quarter is garanteed. Prepare chapters 1-5 before November 19 th in case a place becomes available in week 1. 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. Enrolment procedure

24 Challenge the future Information for 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 and do the speaking test You may get a poor result in Osiris - which you can improve by doing the final test + speaking test 4. Enrolment procedure (for students)

25 Challenge the future 4. Enrolment procedure (for students) Introduction test - Wednesday (November 11) Obligatory:for all BSc/MSc and Exchange students Content: text 1 & 2 of the text book “Nederlands voor buitenlanders” Materials:  Nederlands voor buitenlanders  les 1+2http:// Format: listening test (dictation), minimum grade for both texts 80% Needed: Bring your headphones Place & time: TPM Faculty (building 31) - computer room B (see signs) Time schedule For students with surnames starting with A – E: hrs. For students with surnames starting with F – J: hrs. For students with surnames starting with K – O: hrs. For students with surnames starting with P – T: hrs. For students with surnames starting with U – Z: hrs.

26 Challenge the future 4. Enrolment procedure (for students) Results of introduction test: Next day (Thursday November 12) on Blackboard (wm1115TU) before hrs. If result for both texts is 80% or more? Check if your number/name is in the announcement Enroll via Blackboard from 11:00 onwards (wm1115TU , Q2) Enroll in the group that suits you best - first come, first served If all groups are full? Put your name on the waiting list - place in next quarter guaranteed Prepare chapters 1-5 before November 19 in case a place becomes available If Score <80 %? No enrolment allowed. Options: 1.Do self-study and sit the final test of the course + do speaking test  send an to (after November 23 rd 2.Full enrolment procedure in the next quarter: pre-enrol in the organization for the introduction lesson + introduction test again (open after November 23 rd ).

27 Challenge the future Available groups for MSc, BSc and Exchange students GroupClassPC-test Elementary 1AMonday + Thursday – – Elementary 1B Monday + Thursday – – Elementary 1F Monday + Thursday – – Elementary 1G Monday + Thursday – – Elementary 1H Monday + Thursday – – Elementary 1K Monday + Thursday – – Enrolment procedure (for students)

28 Challenge the future To conclude How to study? Course information addresses & tel. nrs. Powerpoint presentation

29 Challenge the future To conclude Only BSc, MSc and Exchange students: Wednesday November 11, TPM computer room B listening test on texts 1 and 2 texts available on: All course participants: 1st lesson on Monday November Homework: prepare lessons 1, 2 and 3! ! If you will be absent in the first class, please notify the secretary and your teachers by . Tot ziens