EP252: Annie MG Schmidt

"Korte Vragen, Snelle Antwoorden" (Short Questions, Quick Answers) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore speaking exam practice. You'll hear words like het symptoom, de klacht, de huisarts.

Grammar: using 'dat' clauses to report what someone said in the past. the main verb changes to the simple past ('zei', 'vroeg', 'vertelde'). for example: 'de dokter zei dat ik rust moest nemen.' we focus on the shift in tense.

Culture: tgn test part 1: answering short questions about daily life

KNM topic: gezondheid | Exam practice: speaking

Vocabulary:

het symptoom — the symptomde klacht — the complaint, the symptomde huisarts — the general practitioner (GP)de afspraak — the appointmentde assistent — the assistantbenauwd — short of breathListen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at the KNM gezondheidszorg guide

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