Sinterklaas 2024

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 1

      Today:

• You learn about the history of Sinterklaas.
• You get an impression of how people from other countries see the Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas. 

Today...

Let's read, watch and learn about Sinterklaas and Black Pete.

Which words come to mind thinking of Sinterklaas and Black Pete?

Where does Sinterklaas originally come from?

1. Turkey
2. Spain
3. Portugal
4. The Netherlands

What is the name of my steamboat?

1. Pakjesboot 10
2. Pakjesboot 11
3. Pakjesboot 12
4. De stoomboot.

Which treat do you like best?

00:35

What is, according to the video, the biggest event of the year in The Netherlands?

01:29

Where does Sinterklaas originally come from?

1. Madrid
2. Barcelona
3. Myra

01:57

What is your favourite Sinterklaas candy? Answer in Dutch.

02:38

What does he mean when he says: Now I do the same with my children?

03:44

What does the word 'bullied' mean?

03:49

What does the word 'controversy' mean? You may answer in Dutch.

05:01

Do you have a wishlist for Sinterklaas? If so, what is on it?

05:21

Americo was Sinterklaas' previous horse. What is the name of his current horse?

05:29

When you have reached this point in the video, please start singing a Sinterklaas song. 

07:45

Try to make a Sinterklaas poem of two lines. You may choose between Dutch or English.

Ready?

Ga iets voor jezelf doen.