‘Conversation classes are engaging. I like the entire class engagement’, Ramune says. And she adds: ‘Especially, I like to listen most and ask questions in the ‘one on one’ practice room (the breakout room).
As we talk a lot in Suitcase talen’s Delft method courses, I do try to talk more outside Dutch class. Questions come easier than answers. As well, I feel more empowered to say words or attempt speaking out loud. When I make a mistake, it does not feel so embarrassing. Moreover, I also talk to my neighbors and two of my friends. However some days it feels that I make no sense.
Delft method Module 2 students February speak out about their conversation classes
Shamira: Knowing the likes and dislikes and getting to know each other better with each new topic. That’s what I like most in the conversation classes of Module 2. However, with Corona, I find it difficult to discuss something related to a subject as we don’t do it in real-time.
In addition, outside class, I do every day try to speak and learn It feels good! In particular, I am happy when I can converse in Dutch with others, like my family-in-law and friends.
The scenarios that are given to converse are interesting and realistic
Guru: The scenarios that are given in conversation classes with the Delft method are engaging. They are interesting and realistic.
Consequently, I have started to talk as much Dutch as possible while shopping. Besides, I feel great when I can follow the other person speaking and when I can talk a bit of Dutch as well.
Catalin: I can interact with other people in the conversation class. Moreover, I can see my knowledge level compared with other’s levels.
However, I still don’t talk outside. I talk only with a Dutch family friend who visits us and checks if I learned the lessons. In fact, she is like a private teacher, but she just listens and corrects me, based on Suitcase talen’s courses.
In the conversation classes’ breakout rooms we talk about the things that happen in our own country.
Sahana: Firstly, in the break out rooms we talk with our breakout room partner. There we talk about the things that happen in our own country. That makes conversation classes engaging because it makes them more interesting.
Secondly, it feels good that the Dutchmen I spoke Dutch with, understood what I said. I have talked with the receptionist in the hospital a couple of times. As well, I spoke to a plumber and to the groceries stafll. It feels nice when I can connect them in their local language.
