1 Challenge the future Introduction Dutch language course Elementary 1 Sonja van Boxtel - ITAV 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 organization 4.Enrolment procedure

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 + audio CDs and cd-rom € 65,00 book + online version € 89,90 extra: Delftse methode app: App Store and Google Play € 19,99 43 texts word lists in 26 languages texts with blanks exercises Grammar Optional: Exercise book : Nederlands voor buitenlanders Oefenboek 3 to 4 exercises for each chapter - dialogue trainer Website: 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) + 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

13 Challenge the future Step 1: with text sentence by sentence translation Repeat (out loud) Step 2: without pauses 2. How to prepare your classes

14 Challenge the future Step 3: without text sentence by sentence listen and repeat (out loud)!!! 5, 6, 7, … times until you understand and can repeat everything easily Step 4 : without pauses 2. How to prepare your classes

15 Challenge the future Step 5: test Did I study the text properly? Listening & writing 80% correct < 80%  go back to step 1/3 2. How to prepare your classes

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

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 do participate in the conversation, don’t wait for your turn! 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, password: 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 ( : Q3) 3. Course organisation DayDateHomework Groene Boek (4 th edition) Room MondayFebruary 8 th – hr: Introduction lesson (obligatory) CiTG (building 23, Stevinweg 1) room C Monday15/021,2,3TBM D Thursday18/024,5TBM D Monday22/026,7TBM D Thursday25/028 *test 1 1 t/m 8TBM D Monday29/029,10TBM D Thursday03/0311 **schrijfopdracht ITBM D Monday07/0312,13TBM D Thursday10/0314 *test 2 9 t/m 14TBM D Monday14/0315 **schrijfopdracht IITBM D Thursday17/0316TBM D Monday21/0317, 18TBM D Thursday24/0319 *test 3 15 t/m 19TBM D Thursday31/0320TBM D Monday04/0421 Grades made known!TBM D only class, no computer test Monday11/ hr: If necessary final test: Groene Boek les 1 t/m 21 Room will be announced Monday If necessary speaking testAppointment via mail:

20 Challenge the future 3. Course organisation Final grade for the entire course Average of 2 grades: 1.Oral skills shown in class 2.Weighted average of 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 (3 ECTS) and graduate school students Free only for graduate school students * Common European Framework References for Languages 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 3 groups: for TUD staff members and non TUD related course participants. TUD PhD/PDeng students. BSc/MSc/exchange students. No pre-enrolment = no placement in a group in Q3

23 Challenge the future For TUD staff members and non TUD related course participants. You are already enrolled ! Course timetable 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 February 18 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. 4. Enrolment procedure

24 Challenge the future 4. Enrolment procedure For TUD PhD / PDeng students You are already enrolled! But ….. You have to sit the introduction test on Wednesday 10th of February: - Failing the test: the secretary will remove your name from the list - Passing the test: the secretary will send you the timetable. If you pass the course you will get 3 Graduate School credits. 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!

25 Challenge the future 4. Enrolment procedure Introduction test - Wednesday (February 10) Obligatory:all BSc/MSc and Exchange students, PhD/PDeng students Content: texts 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: CiTG Faculty (building 23) - computer room 0.20 (route: ask servicedesk) 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 Only for BSc/MSc/Exchange students Results of introduction test: Next day (Thursday February 11) 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 , Q3) 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 February 18 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 February 2.Full enrolment procedure in the next quarter: pre-enroll in the organization for the introduction lesson + introduction test again (open after February 22).

27 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

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

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

31 Challenge the future To conclude Only BSc/MSc/Exchange students, PhD/PDeng students: Wednesday February 10, CiTG computer room 0.20 listening test on texts 1 and 2 texts available on: All course participants: 1st lesson on Monday February 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