Dutch Academy Eindhoven Placement Test A2 Level Part 1 (2020 not in use) Name Email 1. Why would you like to learn Dutch? I do not need Dutch. Just for fun. I need Dutch for the Civic Integration Exam (inburgeringsexamen). I need Dutch for my future in the Netherlands. I need Dutch for my job and career. 2. Our Dutch course consists of two important parts: Dutch lessons and homework. If you are not going to do your homework, you will not be able to do our speaking exercises with your fellow students in our classes. How much time are you going to spend on your homework? As much as I can! I will do my best to do all of your homework! From time to time. It depends on my schedule. I don’t have much time. It is not my priority. 3. How much time are you going to spend on practicing Dutch every week (speaking, reading, listening, trying to communicate with Dutch people)? As much as I can! From time to time. It depends on my schedule. I don’t have much time. 4. How would you rate your level of English? I speak fluent English. I do not speak English. I can speak English well. I speak a little English. My English is so-so. 5. Do you know the difference between 'Your' and 'You’re'? Even native English speakers often make mistakes with these two words.Your is a possessive – it means something belongs to you. Example: your name, your car, your house.The word you’re is short for 'you are'. Example: you’re beautiful, you’re smart, you’re welcome. You’re means You smart. Your means Your are name. You’re means 'You are'. Your means 'You possess something'. You’re is short for You are. Your are is long for You are. You’re means beautiful, smart, welcome. Your is a possessive. 6. Our courses are designed for highly educated people. Having a higher education degree is not an absolute must, but please take into account that our courses are not suitable for slow learners. How would you rate your speed of learning? Learning has never been a problem for me. Below average. I am an average learner. I have difficulty learning new things. I am a pretty quick learner. Learning is a problem for me. 7. Here are two reviews of our students: "The lessons were really nice. I really liked the way of teaching. However, the course is quite intensive and demands a lot of time for homework". "Docents are very qualified and focused on make you learn as fast as possible. The lessons are well structured and the website is full of examples to continue improving. I particularly enjoyed the recipes. It was like cooking with Dutch language. I have already joined A2. One suggestion: because it is a very intensive course, join only if you have high motivation." This is what I am looking for! This is not suitable for me. 8. We offer only intensive courses which consist of two parts: Dutch classes with our Dutch teacher and our e-learning (homework). What do you expect from our intensive course? I only have to visit all classes. I do not have to do anything else outside of the classroom. I want to learn a lot in the classes. I do not want to do any homework at home. I want to learn a lot in short period of time in the class and by myself. 9. How would you rate your computer skills? Bad. I do not use a computer much in my life. I always have difficulties using a computer. I use a computer every day. Using a computer is always a problem for me. I use a computer in my daily life and at work. Good. No problem. 10. What is your opinion on your teacher? He teaches me. I am LISTENING very carefully. He teaches me. I am TALKING to my fellow student. He explains. I am INTERRUPTING him. 11. How do you deal with difficult challenges? I face them with a curious attitude and I try to solve them. I give up. I get frustrated or show my frustration. 12. Do you have enough time and motivation to learn Dutch language? Yes! I am sure! Im not sure now. I need to think about it. 13. If you fail a test, what is the first thought that goes through your mind? I've been doing really well on this course, it won't affect me much. Stupid teacher. They did this on purpose! Ugh! I am so stupid! I shouldn't be allowed to live! The school is not good. They did not teach (me) very well! Well, next time I'll try harder. It is not my fault. The school program should be much better. 14. What is your Highest level of education? Secondary education Higher education Master's degree Higher education High School Graduate Higher education Bachelor’s degree Secondary vocational education Higher education Associate degree I am currently studying at a university Doctoral degree 15. How important is learning Dutch for you? Not at all important Important Very important 16. Do you want to continue to learn Dutch after A1 level? Yes, for sure. I need Dutch for my future. Probably yes. I do not know yet for sure. Probably not. I just need some basics of Dutch, that would be enough for me. 17. How soon do you need to start learning Dutch? Within 4 weeks. Somewhere this year. I do not know yet. As soon as possible. It does not matter. Within 2-3 months. 18. What is the correct preposition? I watch videos ... Youtube. add on an over in ad 19. What is the correct preposition? I am .... home. a on ad an after at in 20. We provide some important information and instructions necessary for our Dutch courses ONLY by email. I do not use email very often in my life. I do not like computers. I only read interesting emails. I immediately delete all other emails. I will read all information and follow all instructions which will be provided. I do not like reading emails. I only want an explanation in person. 21. What is a browser? It is a computer virus from the internet. It is a company which brews beer. It is a kind of a book. It is a tool to comb brows. It is a computer program for the internet. It is another tool for a Window. 22. Have you ever created a new account on any website? Someone usually creates accounts for me. I always need help with new accounts. Yes, I have. No problem! I do not know. 23. What do you do when you can not log in to your email account? I immediately contact the support helpdesk. I always need/want help. I try to reset my password and try solve it by myself first. 24. We have more than 250 students each year. We want to keep our fees low. That is why we do not have any customer service agent to answer your questions. Our course fees are based on Dutch lessons provided by our teachers. It means that you will have to find your way through our website by yourself. All information needed for our course is already provided on our website and will be provided by email. You just need to read it and follow it. We will also give you a short explanation about our website during the first lesson. You can always ask your fellow students to help you when you get stuck. If you can not find your way on our website by yourself or you have a custom request, you can always book a personal support appointment with us (it is not free!). We will be glad to help you with your inquiry. Yes, I understand and agree with this. I will read all necessary information provided on your website and by email. It does not suit me. I do not want to read any information. I always need the help of someone. 25. How often do you read your email? 2-3 times per week. Not really important to read it often. Every day. I do not want to miss anything. 1 time per week. I do not like reading emails. 26. Do you answer all of your emails when it is asked? Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. If they really need me, they can call me or send me a letter. Not a big deal. Yes, I do! I find it very important to give a reply. No, not really. 27. We do not use established teaching methods from others. We have our own unique method. What are your expectations of our way of teaching? I want to learn all Dutch vocabulary in your classes. I do not want to learn any vocabulary myself.
