Friday night out
Vrijdagavond uit
- Make plans with your friends for the Friday evening.
- Invite somebody for an event.
- Use of zullen (suggestion, promise, probability)
This lesson focuses on using the modal verb 'zullen' to make proposals, promises, and express probability in Dutch, with practical vocabulary for Friday night outings like 'de bioscoop' (the cinema), 'het concert' (the concert), and 'de uitnodiging' (the invitation). Learn to plan and invite others with examples such as "Zullen we vrijdagavond naar de bioscoop gaan?" and "Ik zal de uitnodiging sturen."
Listening & reading materials
Practice vocabulary in context with real materials.
A1.44.1 Dialoog
Een toffe date avond na een lange werkweek
A great date night after a long work week
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Divide the following words into two groups: places you can go to in the evening and words related to inviting and making plans.
Plekken om ’s avonds uit te gaan
Woorden voor uitnodigen en plannen maken
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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De show
The show
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Zullen
To shall
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De uitnodiging
The invitation
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Het evenement
The event
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De bioscoop
The cinema
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Describe your evening activity. (Describe your evening activity.)
- Ask each other what cultural activity they prefer. (Ask each other what cultural activity they prefer.)
- Invite somebody to join your event. (Invite somebody to join your event.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Ik ga volgende vrijdag naar een concert. I go to a concert next Friday. |
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Ik ga graag naar de bioscoop. I love going to the cinema. |
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Wil je met me mee naar het concert? Do you want to go with me to the concert? |
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Ik wil vanavond gaan dansen. I want to go dancing this evening. |
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Heb je zin in karaoke vanavond? Are you up for karaoke tonight? |
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Wil je met me naar de show in de stad? Do you want to see the show in the city with me? |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. ___ we vrijdagavond naar de bioscoop gaan?
(___ we go to the cinema on Friday evening?)2. Ik ___ de uitnodiging voor het concert aan je geven.
(I ___ give you the invitation for the concert.)3. Je ___ het wel leuk vinden; het theater is dichtbij het Centraal Station.
(You ___ like it; the theater is close to Central Station.)4. We ___ op tijd zijn zodat we de show niet missen.
(We ___ be on time so we don't miss the show.)Exercise 8: Friday evening out
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Zullen - Will
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik zal
- jij zult
- hij/zij/het zal
- wij zullen
- jullie zullen
- zij zullen
Gaan - Go
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik ga
- jij gaat
- hij/zij/het gaat
- wij gaan
- jullie gaan
- zij gaan
Exercise 9: Gebruik van zullen (voorstel, belofte, waarschijnlijkheid)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Use of zullen (suggestion, promise, probability)
Show translation Show answerszullen, Zullen, zal
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It's not the most exciting thing, we admit, but it’s absolutely essential (and we promise it'll pay off)!
A1.44.2 Grammatica
Gebruik van zullen (voorstel, belofte, waarschijnlijkheid)
Use of zullen (suggestion, promise, probability)
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Zullen to shall Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) zal | I shall |
| (jij) zult/zult | you shall/you will |
| (hij/zij/het) zal | he/she/it shall |
| (wij) zullen | we shall |
| (jullie) zullen | you shall |
| (zij) zullen | they shall |
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Friday Night Out: An Introduction to Using zullen in Dutch
This lesson is designed for A1-level learners and focuses on expressing suggestions, promises, and probability using the modal verb zullen. You will learn how to make plans for a fun Friday evening in Dutch, a perfect topic to practice everyday conversation skills.
Key Topics Covered
- Usage of zullen to propose activities (Zullen we vrijdagavond naar de bioscoop gaan?)
- Making promises or offers (Ik zal je een uitnodiging sturen voor het concert.)
- Expressing probability or expectation (We zullen vast veel plezier hebben in de discotheek.)
- Common evening outing locations and verbs for planning and inviting
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
The lesson includes essential words related to places you can visit in the evening, such as de bioscoop (cinema), de discotheek (disco), het theater (theater), and het concert (concert). It also introduces vocabulary connected to inviting and planning, including de uitnodiging (invitation) and forms of zullen.
Practical Language Use
You will explore real-life dialogues about making plans, inviting colleagues to parties, and discussing weekend activities. These conversations help you build confidence in using zullen correctly in different contexts.
Verb Conjugation Focus
Zullen (to shall/will) and gaan (to go) are presented with their simple present forms, emphasizing their vital role in everyday conversations.
Differences Between English and Dutch Structures
In Dutch, the modal verb zullen is often used to make suggestions or offers, similar to "shall" or "will" in English, but its use is more common and versatile in social contexts. For example, Zullen we naar de bioscoop gaan? translates naturally as "Shall we go to the cinema?" or "Why don't we go to the cinema?" rather than just "Will we go..." This helps learners make polite suggestions and promises more naturally.
Useful phrases include:
- Zullen we... – Shall we...
- Ik zal... – I will...
- Je zult het leuk vinden – You will like it
By focusing on these phrases, you will be able to plan outings and invite others confidently in Dutch.
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