Military English
In this lesson you will:
A. Learn how to login into the website of your english book Nu Engels: nuengels.online.noordhoff.nl
B. get an introduction into the military organization.
C. Get familiair with our electronic learning environment: Its Learning.
Military English 
You have enlisted in the VeVa course, which will prepare you for a job in the Royal Dutch Army. An important part is the English VeVa course. Miltary English is essential in the communication with military personnel from other countries. The Dutch Army cooperates with other nations within NATO in peacekeeping tasks all over the world. So it's important that you learn how to properly speak military English and get familiar with military English words and concepts. At the end of this course you will be tested applying military English within real exercises and situations. You will have to pass these tests to eventually become a soldier.
Today you will make a start with this introduction lesson. You will watch clips, make assignments and answer a questionnaire. Have fun and good luck.
Vocabulary
One of the first things to be able to learn to speak and use another language is learning words. Most of the Dutch people can express themselves in English. But when you have to cooperate with other nationalities in combat and mission situation it is important that you just know what you are talking about. People lives are at risk.
So each lesson you will be given a link to Quizlet to be able to learn the military terminology which is adequate for a specific subject or theme.
Most of you have got their soldier's kit. In this vocabulary list you can some of the main parts of that kit, like respirator and maglite torch. You will have to know these words by heart in lesson 4.
Go to Quizlet:https://quizlet.com/231754834/a-soldiers-kit-diagram/ 
The German Coastguard
The German Coast Guard.
Watch this clip again and describe in English what actually happens.
After watching this clip open the assignment and answer the questions in pairs.
Go to Its Learning to download this assignment.
You must be able to tell class what you think about it.
What does the course look like?
In this part you can read about the Englsih VeVa course and what is expected of you. If there' s anything you don't understand....ask the teacher.
By the way, how is your English?
By the way...How is your English?
In this section you are asked to answer 10 questions about your past experience with English. Most of you are familiar with English being able to read and understand it on a certain level. It is also important for school to know what you think and know about yourself speaking, reading or listening in English. It makes it easier to help you in what you actually need to improve your English skills.
Go to Its Learning and download this worksheet.
How to activate your Nu Engels licence
Not very long ago you or your parents have ordered the course books you need for the VeVa traing. You have ordered these books using Studers.
Studers has sent you an email in which you will be able to activate all licences of several subjects. After you have clicked on the link inside of that mail you will be able to see several pictograms. One of the belongs to your English course books Nu Engels. When you click on that pictogram you will be guided to Nu Engels ELO on the Noordhoff website. This is what you have to do:
1. Register yourself making an account. Write down your login and password!
2. Put your name into your class account.
When you go through the steps this will become clear to you.
If you don't understand or are not able to follow through, there are some clips on You tube to help you:
1. Studers: digitaal lesmateriaal activeren via Bundle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trhirffAzmU
2. Studers: digitaal lesmateriaal activeren via je schoolportaal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJLBtoBkVaw
If you haven't ordered anything yet look at:
3. Studers: Studiemateriaal bestellen op Studers.nl.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulz1sqk8b8
This power point explains what to expect...
