Dutch culture - lesson 2

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Dutch culture lesson 2

BIKES

Today:

1. We watch a video on biking in The Netherlands + answer questions on paper

2. We watch another video and answer questions on LessonUp

3. We do an exercise on a website about bikes in Amsterdam

Part 1: an introductory video

The teacher gives you an exercise on paper.

Write the missing words in the blank spaces.

Watch the video twice to get as many words right as possible. 

Write down 1 thing you learned from this video.

Part 2: an interactive video

Watch closely and answer the questions. 

00:14

Why did the lady feel 'integrated' in Dutch society?

1. She was biking really fast.
2. She carried a painting on her bike.
3. She was complimented on her biking skills.
4. She went biking with a friend.

00:40

What is spectacular to see?

1. all the bikes in Amsterdam
2. getting hit by a Vespa
3. tourists trying to cycle
4. all the bikes coming from both directions

01:02

What do the French ladies say? Biking is:

1. dangerous
2. fast-paced
3. exciting
4. boring

02:18

What are all these people talking about?

02:55

Why are the Dutch so good at biking?

1. They don't wear helmets.
2. They often don't have cars.
3. They start biking at a really young age.
4. It's biology.

03:28

The lady that says she misses her bike when she's back home - where is she from?

Part 3: an exercise on paper

You go to a website and answer questions on paper. 

You can do this exercise together if you like. 

Hand in your answers when you're done.

Good luck!

Which part of this class did you like best?

I liked all of it.

The first (introductory) video.

The second video with the foreigners.

The exercise on the website.

I didn't like any of it.

See you next time!

Have a great day.