Vocabulary

You will learn to talk with parents in various contexts: informally and formally.

Examples of informal moments might be during drop-off and pick-up times.

Examples of formal moments might be during parent-teacher conferences.

Here are examples of vocabulary you may need for these conversations.

Basic User/ B1: unfortunately, so, therefore, in short, next time, by accident, conflict with, an accident, react to, during the break, in the hall, during the PE lesson, inside, outside, solution, solve, no need to see a doctor, steps taken, as a result of, agree to, take care of,

Independent User/ B2:

Proficient User/ C1: standardized test results, different sorts of Dutch education, describing levels (above/ below average, on target), observation list.

Grammar

In your speaking exercises, you may make use of ‘phrasal verbs’. Here are some videos that help explain what conjunctions are and how to use them.