Small Talk in Dutch

A question about the weekend can lead to a real conversation. Small Talk in Dutch helps you add a detail, react to what someone says and ask a useful follow-up. Practise talking about the weather, weekends and interests, then move towards a simple plan and a friendly goodbye.

What you will practise

- Open a topic and give the other person something to ask about.

- React to good news or a disappointing experience.

- Ask a follow-up about a detail you have heard.

- Talk about habits and interests, suggest a plan and end the conversation.

Inside the ebook

- 20 useful phrases and sentence patterns with English meanings.

- 3 model conversations and 2 short reading tasks.

- Guided speaking practice and a handy phrase reference.

- Answers and a final one-to-two-minute conversation challenge.

Who it is for

For A2 learners who know familiar A1 vocabulary and can make simple present and past sentences. Work towards a conversation in which both people answer, react and ask questions. Practise both roles yourself or work with a partner.

Your download

One 16-page PDF ebook for screen reading or printing. Dutch practice with short English explanations. Digital download only; audio recordings and live lessons are not included.

Download Small Talk in Dutch and practise giving your next conversation somewhere to go.