Deltion College Engels B2 (telefoon)gesprekken voeren[Edu/002] /subvaardigheid lezen/schrijven thema: I am so sorry for you… can-do : kan medeleven betuigen bij ingrijpende gebeurtenissen

SBU: 1 Endproduct: a.recorded conversation b. list of useful expressions Needed: one more student cassette recorder (or ask class or teacher for feedback) internet dictionary

Je hebt deze opdracht naar behoren uitgevoerd als je genuanceerd en adequaat kunt reageren op de gevoelsuitingen van je gesprekspartner een korte samenvatting kunt maken van de meest gebruikte uitdrukkingen in verband met iemands overlijden.

Situation You spent a gap year in the USA – after you have come back your host family is faced with the loss of a close relative; you, too, feel the loss keenly. You decide to phone them to convey your condolences.

Assignment for 2 students teamwork roleplay Extra: Build up your vocabulary by making careful notes of expressions used to express sympathy

Assignment: Go to the Mind Publications site to get some hints on what NOT to say (just click on the icon) Now, together with a classmate, make a list of at least six possible opening sentences; Then five possible sentences you could use to express your sympathy. Use the net to search for the right type of expression (good search words are: expressing grief – bereavement - sympathy ). Finally, try to think of three different ways in which you can explain why you cannot attend the funeral, but that you will stay in touch.

Together discuss who is to have which role (bereaved family member – Dutch gap year student) Practise your phone conversation before making the recording. Make a recording when you feel certain you can express your sympathy adequately. See next pages for idiom and writing assignments! Procedure

1)Think up a list of 20 Dutch words/expressions that are associated with bereavement. Next translate these words into English. 2)Look up the translation of those words you do not know yet. Obviously, you can do this in a conventional dictionary or on internet: 3)It may also be inspiring to use the following site: This is an English – English dictionary. Type, for instance the word ‘bereavement’ and proceed from there. Make a so- called Word Web (see below). Bereavement

-Now write a card to express your sympathy. - Click on arrow to go back to start