In this workshop we will observe and note the words that come to our ear while walking.

In daily conversations what we hear are structured, reasoned sentences consecutively to each other in a logical form. While walking one hears many stand-alone words or phrases without the context to follow up. Unless blocked, they inevitably leave unconscious marks in the mind.

With this workshop we will perceive and document/note the words that hit our ears during the walk.

We will walk back and forth on the same route for 2-3 hours.

Route:
Kruisplein —-> West-Kruiskade —-> Heemradssingel



We met at the central station at 18:00 and walked to Coolhaven and back, each with a notebook in hand and registering the words/conversations/sounds that our ears caught on the way.

Seven people walking with notebooks in hand and taking notes. It was amazing at different levels.

One thing we realized was that if you are not a native Dutch speaker, you won’t be able to catch much Dutch, even if two days ago you passed your Dutch Listening (inburgering) exam.