HSC Dutch Continuers case studies
HSC Dutch Continuers · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Higher School Certificate Dutch Continuers course is a senior secondary subject in New South Wales, Australia, for students who already have a background in Dutch - typically those who speak it at home, have lived in a Dutch-speaking country, or have studied it for several years. It is not a beginners' course; it assumes you can already understand and produce connected Dutch and builds on that base towards more accurate, flexible and culturally informed use of the language. The HSC Dutch Continuers case studies are 5 cases and about 1,996 words.
1The Bike Shop Refund Call
You are listening to a recorded phone message from a Dutch bicycle shop, Fietsen De Vries, left for a customer named Sanne. The message says: her repaired bike is ready, but the total is 87 euros rather than the 60 euros quoted, because a rear wheel bearing also had to be replaced.
409 words, about 2 min2Two Notices About a School Excursion
You are reading two short Dutch texts about a school excursion for year 11 students. Text A is a formal letter from the school to parents: the excursion to the Rijksmuseum is on Thursday 14 March, departure 08:15, return about 18:00, cost 25 euros to be paid by 7 March, and students must bring a packed lunch.
388 words, about 2 min3Writing a Reply to a Dutch Host Family
You are writing an email in Dutch to a host family in Utrecht, the Bakkers, who have offered to host you for a two-week exchange. Their message says they live 20 minutes by bike from the school, have a dog, and eat dinner at 18:00 sharp.
422 words, about 2 min4Interpreting a Market Vendor's Fast Speech
You are listening to a market vendor in Amsterdam answering a customer. The vendor speaks quickly and uses informal, regional speech.
394 words, about 2 min5Reading a Rental Contract Clause
You are reading a short Dutch rental advertisement and a clause from the contract. The ad says the room is 'per direct beschikbaar' (available immediately) for 450 euros per month, excluding utilities.
383 words, about 2 min