MODULE 1

NUMBERS

PRONUNCIATION (uitspraak):

• 110 = one hundred and ten
• 1250 = one thousand, two hundred and fifty
• 2,300 = two thousand, three hundred
• 204,000 = two hundred and four thousand

EXERCISES

YEARS/DATES/MONTHS

YEARS:

• je schrijft: 5 October 2010
• je zegt: the fifth of October, two thousand and ten

Uitspraak van jaartallen:

• 1806 – eighteen hundred and six
• 1978 – nineteen seventy-eight OR nineteen hundred and seventy-eight
• 1999 – nineteen ninety-nine OR nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
• 2008 – two thousand and eight
• 2015 – two thousand and fifteen OR twenty fifteen
• 2023 – two thousand and twenty-three OR twenty twenty-three
  
  

EXERCISE

Write the following numbers/dates in English:

1. 732                  4. 2003                7. 1978
2. 1066               5. 1900                 8. 2010
3 1492                6. 1889                  9. 1939

EXERCISE

Translate the following words:

1. Morgen =
2. Gisteren =
3. Volgend jaar =
4. Vanmorgen =
5. Vanmiddag =
6. Vanavond =
7. Morgenochtend =
8. Overmorgen =
9. Eergisteren =
10. Een week geleden =
11. Vandaag =

TIME

Als je wil weten hoe laat het is, vraag je:

• Excuse me what's the time, please?
• Could you tell me the time, please?
• Excuse me, do you know what time is it?

Telling the Times:

When expressing time in English, the 12-hour clock system is commonly used, along with "a.m." (ante meridiem) for morning hours and "p.m." (post meridiem) for afternoon and evening hours. For example: 9:00 a.m. (spoken as "nine o'clock in the morning") 3:30 p.m. (spoken as "three thirty in the afternoon")

In addition, English uses words like "half-past" to indicate 30 minutes past the hour, and "quarter past" or "quarter to" to indicate 15 minutes past or before the hour, respectively. For example: 2:30 p.m. (spoken as "two thirty in the afternoon" or "half-past two in the afternoon") 4:15 p.m. (spoken as "four fifteen in the afternoon" or "quarter past four in the afternoon") 6:45 a.m. (spoken as "six forty-five in the morning" or "quarter to seven in the morning")

EXERCISE
Translate the following sentences:

1. Het is acht uur. =
2. Het is tien over half vijf. =
3. Het is kwart over zes. =
4. Het is tien voor twaalf. =
5. Het is tien voor half vier. =
6. Het is vijf over half zeven. =
7. Het is vijf voor half tien. =
8. Het is half negen. =
9. Het is tien over een. =
10. Het is kwart voor elf. = 

CONVERSATIONS

Conversation with the pharmacist.

Pharmacist: Good morning. How can I help you?
Customer: Good morning, I have this prescription.
Pharmacist: Let me see. Okay, I think we have it. I will get it for you.

.......

Pharmacist: Here you go.
Customer: Oh, Thank God. You are the fifth pharmacist that I went to see today.
Pharmacist: I am glad that we can help you.
Customer: Thank you, and can you tell me how to use it?
Pharmacist: Yes. You need to take these pills once a day before you go to sleep.
Customer: Okay, how long do I need to take them for?
Pharmacist: Ten days and it's important that you finish the entire package, if you forget to take it at night, you need to take two in the morning.
Customer: Okay, is it safe to take with aspirin?
Pharmacist: No, you can not take aspirin while you are on this, no painkillers allowed.
Customer: I see, are there any side effects?
Pharmacist: Rare but it is possible. Things like drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, nervousness, constipation... It is recommended that you avoid physically demanding activities after taking this; also driving is not allowed.
Customer: Oh, now I see why I should take it before I go to sleep.
Pharmacist: Exactly!
Customer: Well, okay then. Can I pay with my card?
Pharmacist: Sure! that will be $14. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Customer: No, that would be all, thank you.
Pharmacist: You are welcome, here is your receipt.
Customer: Thank you for your help, have a good day.
Pharmacist: Thank you, you too.

EXERCISE: reading

"Good morning. Here is your prescription for antibiotics.
You must take one capsule three times a day, after meals, with a glass of water.
Do not take this medicine on an empty stomach, because it can give you stomach pain.
Please finish the whole package, even if you feel better.
Some people may feel a little dizzy or have mild diarrhea. If you have a strong allergic reaction, like a rash or difficulty breathing, call your doctor immediately.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using these antibiotics."

Vragen bij het fragment

1. How often should the patient take the capsule?
   a) Once a day
   b) Twice a day
   c) Three times a day

2. When should the patient take the medicine?
   a) Before meals
   b) After meals
   c) At night only

3. What must the patient do, even if they feel better?
   a) Stop taking the medicine
   b) Finish the whole package
   c) Take only one capsule

4. What are two possible mild side effects mentioned?
   a) Headache and sore throat
   b) Dizziness and mild diarrhea
   c) Fever and cough

5. What should the patient avoid while using the antibiotics?
   a) Milk
   b) Alcohol
   c) Coffee

FINAL EXERCISE

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