Extreme Vocabulary: English-Dutch Test Challenge

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Extreme Vocabulary: English-Dutch Test

What do you already know about extreme sports vocabulary in English and Dutch?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to translate key extreme sports vocabulary from English to Dutch and Dutch to English.

Why Learn Extreme Sports Vocabulary?

Communicate clearly about adventure and extreme sports with others. Expand your active vocabulary for speaking and writing.

Sample Vocabulary List

English to Dutch

Dutch to English

extreme – extreem helmet – helm challenge – uitdaging cliff – klif safety – veiligheid

uitrusting – equipment ervaren – experienced parachutespringen – skydiving harnas – harness durf – courage

Tips for Memorising Vocabulary

Use flashcards. Practise with a partner. Make up sentences. Group words by topic.

15-Minute Vocabulary Test

Test yourself: Translate 10 English words into Dutch and 10 Dutch words into English. You have 15 minutes. Ready?

Sample Test

Dutch to English

English to Dutch

1. helmet 2. extreme 3. adventure 4. rope 5. rescue 6. fear 7. speed 8. skill 9. mountain 10. challenge

1. veiligheid 2. avontuur 3. hoogte 4. uitrusting 5. kracht 6. klif 7. ervaren 8. parachutespringen 9. durf 10. harnas

Answer Key

English to Dutch: 1. helm 2. extreem 3. avontuur 4. touw 5. redding 6. angst 7. snelheid 8. vaardigheid 9. berg 10. uitdaging Dutch to English: 1. safety 2. adventure 3. height 4. equipment 5. strength 6. cliff 7. experienced 8. skydiving 9. courage 10. harness

Reflect and Improve

Which words were most difficult? What strategies helped you remember the vocabulary? Share with the class.

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