OPG intermediate 90, 98, 99, 100

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

OPG intermediate 

90, 98, 99, 100

Lesson objective

You know when to use "the" before place names

You can use the different pronouns and reflexive pronouns.

You know when to use there is, there are and it.

Place names and "the"

Whether a place name has "the" depends on the kind of place. 

No "the": streets (Baker Street), lakes (Lake VIctoria), mountains (Mount Everest), continents (Asia), bridges (Tower Bridge), Stations, airports and churches (St Paul's Cathedral), shops and restaurants (Bloomingdale's)

With "the": rivers, seas, oceans (The Atlantic), mountain ranges (the Alps), republics and kingdoms (The UK), Some bridges (the Golden Gate Bridge), hotels, theaters and cinemas (the Globe)

Manchester is in ...

1. North of England
2. the North of England

We live in ...

1. North London
2. the North London

We are going to ...

1. Lake Michigan
2. the Lake Michigan

We will have to cross ...

1. River Thames
2. the River Thames

Let's meet on ...

1. Fifth Avenue
2. the Fifth Avenue

We are staying at ...

1. Ritz (hotel)
2. the Ritz (hotel)

00:28

Why are pronouns so important when people interact with each other?

00:49

So when do you use the pronouns "they" and "them"?

01:42

Is it ok to ask people what their gender pronouns are?

1. Yes, it's better than guessing and choosing the wrong pronoun.
2. No, it't very rude and can make someone feel unconfortable.

02:26

What do you think?
Will you use they and them?

03:25

What do you call someone who doesn't have a fixed gender identity?

1. non binary
2. gender fluid
3. bigender
4. agender

In the two examples above, what is the difference between you and one?

You and one

Both you and one can be used referring to people in general. 

Meaning: "any person"

You is used in normal conversation.

One is more formal. 

There and it

Er is --> There is

Er zijn --> There are 

We use there when we mention something for the first time. Later we use it when we talk about the details. 

There was a dog in the field. It was a big black one. 

Idioms with reflexive pronouns

We enjoyed ourselves (=genoten)

The kids should behave themselves (=gedragen)

Just help yourself to sandwiches (=neem)

Make yourself at home (=voel je je thuis)

Don't leave me by myself (=alleen)

I can do it myself (=zelf)

Reflexive in Dutch but not in English

Ik voel me goed --> I feel good (not: I feel my good)

Ik herinner me --> I remember (not: I remember me)

Ik vraag me af --> I wonder 

Ik schaam me --> I feel ashamed (not: I shame myself)

Ik stel me voor --> I imagine (not: I steel myself for)

Ik heb me vergist --> I was mistaken

Vertaal: Je kan nooit te voorzichtig zijn.

Answer:

You/One can never be too careful. 

What's the difference between by myself and myself?

Answer:

by myself = alleen

myself = zelf

I don't like being at home by myself.

I prefer preparing my lunch myself. 

Vertaal: Vraag je je wel eens af waar we vandaan komen?

Antwoord:

Do you ever wonder where we come from? 

Homework:

OPG intermediate 90, 98, 99, 100

 finish and hand in OWS basic 56, intermediate 11-15

Vocab test this week!!!!

Deadline reading file next monday!!!

Homework:

OPG intermediate 90, 98, 99, 100

 finish and hand in OWS basic 56, intermediate 11-15

Vocab test this week!!!!

Deadline reading file next monday!!!