MIH Introduction Lesson

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 4

Welcome to English

If you hear my accent, where do you think I am from?

1. England
2. United States
3. Canada
4. Netherlands

Where in the United States do you think I am from?

1. North east (New York)
2. West (California)
3. South (Texas)

Who am I? 

Likes: Appropriately priced Thai food, Positivity, Mindfulness, creativity, and dogs

Dislikes: Overpriced thai food, coffee that is too hot to drink, and negativity 

In the previous page I listed 2-3 likes and dislikes. Could you do the same here?

What can you expect? 

Expect the unexpected 

(kidding) 

Preparation for Exams

-Spreken A2

-Gespreken A2

-Scrijven A2

-Reading/Listening B1

What can you really expect? 

First Year: Fleuncy > Accuracy 

Second Year: Refining your English at B2/C1 level

Third Year: Fingers crossed, hoping for Cambridge Certification!

So, what are CEFR levels? 

C2- Acedemicly Fluent, Miss Dermady

C1 - Really freaking fluent

B2- Socially fluent, you could work or have a romantic relationship in English 

B1- You can flirt in English 

A2- You can order a beer or coffee in English 

A1 - Hello, good morning,  I can't speak English 

How will you be graded? 

In addition to tests, I do a lot of "project based learning"

Examples: 

-Presentations

-Creative writing assignments

-Podcasts 

-Making websites

One of the most important parts of language is vocabulary

Quick Synonym game 

1. You have to think of other ways to desribe the picture

2. You cannot use the mentioned words

3. Think outside the box! 

Describe this picture without using the words "beautiful or calm"

Descibe this photo without the words: "ugly", "annoying"

Think of a way to describe the atmosphere of this place

Describe this photo without the words "cold" or "snowy" or "white"

Think of

Write 3 adjectives that describe you

My Adjectives: 

Positive, enthusiastic, creative 

Write your 3 adjectives here

Please post your favorite picture from this year (2025) .

Now I want you to write 2 paragraphs about your favorite memory from this summer :) 

Be specific, show me your writing style. 

(draw something for me on the paper if you want as well)