1. You have a mindset that makes you dare to speak Dutch

• You dare to speak some words of Dutch.
• You understand it’s an ongoing process.
• You realize that doing nothing will not make you better anyway.
• You dare to make imperfect sentences.

2. You can introduce yourself to others.

• You can introduce yourself.
• You can tell where you are from and what languages you already speak.
• You can talk about your hobbies and your favorite sports.
• You can spell your name and say the alphabet out loud.
• You can tell what you do for work.

3. You can ask simple questions and answer them.

• You can ask open and closed questions.
• You can give simple answers.

4. You can introduce your family.

• You know all the words about family.
• You can question people about his/her family.
• You understand when to say ‘jij’ or ‘u’.

5. You understand the calendar.

• You can describe the days of the week.
• You can describe the months, years, and seasons.
• You can count and say 888 out loud quickly.
• You can read the clock.
• You can fill in a form.

6. You can order a beer at the bar.

• You can greet and say goodbye.
• You can order a beer or wine.
• You can ask for the bill.
• You can tip the friendly waiter.
• You can speak simple Dutch in the bar.

7. You can ask people to talk slowly to you.

• You can ask people to speak slowly.
• You can ask people to keep talking in Dutch.
• You can tell them you don’t understand, so they can switch to English.