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Absolute Beginner
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Lesson LibraryDaily Conversations for Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginner
Daily Conversations for Absolute Beginners
Master a quick Dutch dialogue in just a few minutes.
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Contents
25 Video Lessons
1

How Many Seasons Are There in the Netherlands? — Video Conversation

Learn how to use possessive pronouns to talk about the weather with this video conversation

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 • 2 Minutes
2

What Happened to Your Dutch Hotel Booking? — Video Conversation

Learn how to talk about possessions and how to check in at a hotel with this video conversation

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 • 2 Minutes
3

Sending a Package from the Netherlands — Video Conversation

Learn how to ask questions in polite form to send a package with this video conversation

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 • 2 Minutes
4

Has the Dutch Airline Lost Your Luggage? — Video Conversation

Learn how to use "to be" and "to have" to talk about reclaiming luggage with this video conversation

Video
 • 3 Minutes
5

Finding Your Way to a Delicious Feast in the Netherlands — Video Conversation

Learn how to use the imperative to ask directions with this video conversation

Video
 • 3 Minutes
6

Making a Phone Call in the Netherlands — Video Conversation

Learn how to make a simple phone call with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
7

Going to a Dutch Language School — Video Conversation

Learn how to use the verb "to want" to register for a language class with this video conversation

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 • 2 Minutes
8

What's Your Favorite Dutch Food? — Video Conversation

Learn how to talk about likes and dislikes and read a menu with this video conversation

Video
 • 1 Minute
9

What Should We Do Tonight in the Netherlands? — Video Conversation

Learn how to make plans and suggestions with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
10

Getting a Bargain in the Netherlands — Video Conversation

Learn how to bargain when you're shopping at a market with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
11

What's a Good Price for a Computer in the Netherlands? — Video Conversation

Learn how to use the comparative and superlative to talk about special offers with this video conversation

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 • 2 Minutes
12

Is There a Problem with Your Dutch Hotel Room? — Video Conversation

Learn how to use the negative to lodge a simple complaint with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
13

How Much Should You Tip in the Netherlands? — Video Conversation

Learn how to ask for the bill at a restaurant and decide how much to tip with this video conversation

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 • 2 Minutes
14

How Bad is Dutch Bureaucracy? — Video Conversation

Learn how to deal with official forms and requests with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
15

Exchanging Currency in the Netherlands — Video Conversation

Learn how to accept suggestions politely with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
16

Is Your Dutch Flight Delayed? — Video Conversation

Learn how to understand an announcement with this video conversation

Video
 • 3 Minutes
17

Going on a Shopping Spree in the Netherlands — Video Conversation

Learn how to understand prices and discounts with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
18

Leaving a Dutch Voicemail — Video Conversation

Learn how to leave a voicemail with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
19

Meeting the Family in the Netherlands — Video Conversation

Learn how to make introductions with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
20

Introducing Yourself in Dutch — Video Conversation

Learn how to introduce yourself and ask, "what do you do?" with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
21

Planning Your Escape From the Dutch City — Video Conversation

Learn how to discuss plans with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
22

A Confusing Situation in the Netherlands — Video Conversation

Learn how to clarify confusion with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
23

Asking About Business Hours in Dutch — Video Conversation

Learn how to ask practical questions about business hours with this video conversation

Video
 • 3 Minutes
24

How Much Dutch Cheese Do You Want? — Video Conversation

Learn how to specify weight and prices while you're shopping with this video conversation

Video
 • 2 Minutes
25

Making a Delicious Dutch Dish — Video Conversation

Learn how to follow cooking directions with this video conversation

Video
 • 3 Minutes