DISK - NT2 method for ISK (0-B1)

Digital, communicative, and task-oriented method for Dutch language instruction in international transition classes

DISK is a digital NT2 method for students in the international transition class (ISK). The method supports foreign-language students from beginner level to B1 and combines teaching materials, exercise programs, and language support in a single learning environment.

DISK is an all-in-one ISK method: with an integrated multilingual dictionary, a pronunciation trainer, and a grammar trainer. The NT2 method contains 20 themes that are offered at three levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—making differentiation within groups with interim intake possible.

Digital method

Communicative and task-oriented

Students from 12 to 16 years old

From 0 to B1

This ISK method consists of:

DISK licenses

Year or half a year license

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DISK task book

(optional)

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Why DISK as an ISK method?

With DISK, you are choosing a communicative and task-oriented NT2 method for students in international transition classes (ISK) who enter at different language levels.

DISK has a thematic, course-based structure. Themes such as falling in love, social media, arguments, rules, and friendships appeal to young learners.

The fully digital ISK method works towards the A2 and B1 exit levels. In this way, DISK supports schools in achieving the language levels required for progression to further education.

Structure of the DISK method

Each theme in DISK consists of a fixed number of components. This clear structure helps ISK students to work independently and purposefully on their NT2 development:

Start: introduction to the theme and vocabulary
Resources: listening and reading texts that provide vocabulary in context
Building blocks: exercises to sharpen vocabulary. The student receives automatic feedback.
Tasks: assignments to actively engage with vocabulary, such as presentation, free writing, and collaborative tasks. The student receives feedback from the teacher via an internal messaging service, or simply live, in class. The student concludes with a Final Assignment.
Test: this test tests the vocabulary of the topic.

Differentiation in ISK with DISK

The ISK has a continuous intake and large differences in language levels. Students start at different times and work towards different language levels. Differentiation is therefore essential in NT2 education.

With DISK, working with heterogeneous groups is entirely possible. Each theme is developed at three levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—allowing students within a single class to work on the same theme at their own language level.

In the digital learning environment, students work independently on assignments with immediate feedback. At the same time, the method offers space for classroom instruction and joint activities. In this way, DISK combines individual progress with collaborative learning.

DISK offers the teacher...

Work forms and instructions

For the teacher, there are helpful instructions and fun lesson ideas. Even for less experienced teachers, teaching with DISK is easy to do!

Insights

The progress screen allows both teacher and student to monitor progress. This gives you insight into what your students are doing and how they are performing.

Extras

With additional modules for pronunciation, grammar and reading, as a teacher you have the opportunity to arrange a customized learning path for your students.

Workbooks

Need a break from the laptop? With the DISK Task Workbook, students can also complete the online tasks and worksheets in class. Great for computer-less classes! In addition to the task book, there is a separate Word Practice Book, with which topic words can be practiced even more.

Discover the workbooks

A very pleasant method, built according to the ABCD model. The themes are diverse and adaptable to the level of the individual student. In addition to the themes, there are lesson ideas and extra exercises in grammar, pronunciation and reading.

Pepita Franke, De Nieuwe Internationale School Esprit

Request DISK training

Would you like to learn more about DISK or are you curious about how to best implement the method in your ISK? Our consultants are happy to assist you. Request a training session or demo and discover the possibilities.

Julia ten Bos

Educational advisor

j.tenbos@boom.nl

+31888085143

Carla de Laat

Educational advisor

c.delaat@boom.nl

+31612368252

Request a free trial license for DISK:

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Veelgestelde vragen over DISK

Wat is DISK?

DISK is een digitale NT2-methode voor de internationale schakelklas (ISK). Leerlingen werken via thema’s aan woordenschat en taalvaardigheden en bouwen hun niveau op van 0 tot B1.

Voor welke leerlingen is DISK geschikt?

DISK is ontwikkeld voor ISK-leerlingen van ongeveer 12 tot 16 jaar. De methode is geschikt voor leerlingen met verschillende instroomniveaus en sluit aan bij de uitstroomdoelen A2 en B1.

Hoe ondersteunt DISK differentiatie in de ISK?

Elk thema is uitgewerkt op drie niveaus: beginner, halfgevorderd en gevorderd. Hierdoor kunnen leerlingen binnen één klas aan hetzelfde thema werken, maar op hun eigen niveau. Dit maakt DISK geschikt voor groepen met continue instroom en niveauverschillen.

Wat zit er in de digitale DISK-licentie?

Met een DISK-licentie krijgen leerlingen toegang tot de digitale leeromgeving met thema’s, oefeningen en toetsen. Daarnaast bevat DISK extra ondersteuning zoals een meertalig woordenboek, een uitspraaktrainer en een grammaticatrainer.

Is er ook lesmateriaal op papier?

Ja. Naast de digitale methode is er een DISK Takenboek waarmee leerlingen taken en werkbladen ook op papier kunnen uitvoeren. Daarnaast is er een apart Oefenboek Woorden voor extra woordenschattraining.

Kan ik DISK eerst uitproberen?

Ja, als NT2-docent kun je een gratis proeflicentie aanvragen om DISK in de praktijk te bekijken en te testen binnen jouw ISK-groep.