Review and Consolidation of A1/A2 Grammar (B1)

This topic marks the transition to the B1 level, emphasizing the need to solidify and integrate grammar learned in A1 and A2 before tackling more complex B1 structures. It's not about learning new rules, but ensuring mastery and fluency with existing ones.

Key A1/A2 Concepts Typically Reviewed:

1. Verb Conjugation:

• Present Tense (O.T.T.): Regular (-t, -en) and common irregulars (zijn, hebben, gaan, etc.).
• Perfect Tense (V.T.T.): Formation with hebben/zijn + past participle, usage for completed actions.
• Imperfect Tense (O.V.T.): Formation and usage for past habits/descriptions (though less frequent than V.T.T. in spoken Dutch).
• Modal Verbs: Present and simple past forms (kunnen/kon, mogen/mocht, willen/wilde, moeten/moest, zullen/zou).

1. Word Order:

• Main Clauses (Hoofdzinnen): Subject-Verb-Object/Complement.
• Inversion: Verb-Subject order after initial adverbial phrases (time, place, manner) or in questions.
• Subordinate Clauses (Bijzinnen): Conjunction-Subject-...-Verb(s) structure (verb(s) typically at the end). Common conjunctions (dat, omdat, als, terwijl, wanneer).

1. Nouns and Articles:

• Gender (de/het) and corresponding definite/indefinite articles (de/het, een).
• Plural formation (regular -en/-s, common irregularities).
• Diminutives (-je, -tje, -etje, -pje).

1. Adjectives:

• Declension: Adding -e based on the noun's definiteness and gender (e.g., een mooi huis, het mooie huis, de mooie bloem).

1. Pronouns:

• Personal (subject, object), Possessive, Demonstrative (deze/die, dit/dat), Relative (die, dat).

1. Prepositions: Common prepositions of time, place, direction, and fixed prepositions with certain verbs (e.g., wachten op).

1. Negation: Correct use of niet and geen.

Why Consolidate? B1 introduces more nuanced grammar (e.g., past perfect, conditional, passive voice, complex conjunctions, er). A strong command of A1/A2 structures is essential to understand and correctly apply these advanced topics without confusion. It prevents cognitive overload and allows focus on the new B1 material.