Family
Familie
- Introduce and tell about your family.
- Ask someone about their family. (size, structure,...)
- The possessive pronouns (mijn, jouw, zijn,...)
This lesson focuses on family vocabulary in Dutch, including direct family members like 'de vader' (the father) and 'de moeder' (the mother), as well as extended family such as 'de oom' (the uncle) and 'de tante' (the aunt). You will learn to use possessive pronouns like 'mijn' (my) and practice common verbs for conversation like 'praten' (to talk), 'spreken' (to speak), and 'kletsen' (to chat).
Listening & reading materials
Practice vocabulary in context with real materials.
A1.5.2 Cultuur
Gebruik van praten, spreken, babbelen en kletsen
Use of praten, spreken, babbelen and kletsen
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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 words into two groups: immediate family members and extended family members.
Directe familieleden
Uitgebreide familieleden
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 dochter
The daughter
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Kletsen
To chat
3
De broer
The brother
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Het gezin
The family
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Praten
To talk
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Describe the indicated relationships between the family members. (Describe the indicated relationships between the family members.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Juliette is de vrouw van Mark. Juliette is the wife of Mark. |
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Alexis en Louise zijn de grootouders van Anna. Alexis and Louise are the grandparents of Anna. |
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Marco is de zoon van Birgit en Stephan. Marco is the son of Birgit and Stephan. |
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De jongen en het meisje zijn broer en zus. The boy and the girl are siblings. |
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Caitlin is de moeder van twee meisjes. Caitlin is the mother of two girls. |
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Het meisje heeft twee broers. The girl has two brothers. |
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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. Ik ____ vaak met mijn familie over ons werk.
(I ____ often talk with my family about our work.)2. Jij ____ met je broer over zijn kinderen.
(You ____ talk with your brother about his children.)3. Hij ____ graag met zijn zus en haar gezin.
(He ____ likes to talk with his sister and her family.)4. Wij ____ vaak met onze ouders over onze familie.
(We ____ often talk with our parents about our family.)Exercise 8: My family
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Praten - To talk
Onvoltooid Tegenwoordige Tijd
- Ik praat
- Jij praat
- U praat
- Hij praat
- Zij praat
- Wij praten
- Jullie praten
- Zij praten
Spreken - To speak
Onvoltooid Tegenwoordige Tijd
- Ik spreek
- Jij spreekt
- U spreekt
- Hij spreekt
- Zij spreekt
- Wij spreken
- Jullie spreken
- Zij spreken
Exercise 9: De bezittelijke voornaamwoorden (mijn, jouw, zijn,...)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The possessive pronouns (mijn, jouw, zijn,...)
Show translation Show answerszijn, mijn, onze, Mijn, jouw, jullie, haar
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A1.5.3 Grammatica
De bezittelijke voornaamwoorden (mijn, jouw, zijn,...)
The possessive pronouns (mijn, jouw, zijn,...)
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Praten to talk Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) praat | I talk |
| (jij) praat | you talk |
| (hij/zij/het) praat | he/she/it talks |
| (wij) praten | we talk |
| (jullie) praten | you talk |
| (zij) praten | they talk |
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Family Vocabulary and Conversation in Dutch
This lesson introduces you to essential vocabulary and expressions related to family in Dutch, designed for beginner (A1) learners. You will explore words for immediate and extended family members, practice possessive pronouns, and learn how to talk about family relationships using common verbs like praten (to talk), spreken (to speak), babbelen (to chat), and kletsen (to chit-chat).
Key Vocabulary: Family Members
The lesson categorizes family members into two groups:
- Direct family members: de vader (father), de moeder (mother), de broer (brother), de zus (sister), de zoon (son), de dochter (daughter)
- Extended family members: de oom (uncle), de tante (aunt)
Possessive Pronouns
You will work with possessive pronouns such as mijn (my), jouw (your), zijn (his), and others, to describe family relationships and belongings. For example, "Mijn moeder kookt graag in het weekend." means "My mother likes to cook on weekends." This helps you talk naturally about your own family and understand others.
Useful Verbs for Talking About Family
Special focus is given to the verbs praten and spreken, both meaning "to talk" or "to speak," along with their conjugations:
- Ik praat (I talk)
- Jij praat (You talk)
- Hij praat (He talks)
- Wij praten (We talk)
You will see these verbs in practical dialogues and short stories, helping you understand their usage in family conversations.
Practical Dialogues
Practice introducing your family, discussing family size and structure, and chatting at a neighbor's house or café. Dialogues include real-life scenarios such as asking about siblings, where family members live, and sharing stories about relatives.
Highlights for English Speakers
Unlike English, Dutch often uses different verbs like babbelen and kletsen to express casual or informal talking, similar to "chit-chat" in English. Possessive pronouns come before nouns as in English, but the endings and agreements differ slightly. For example, "jouw tante" means "your aunt," with "jouw" always used for informal singular you, unlike English where "your" is the same for all.
This lesson equips you with essential family-related vocabulary and conversational structures, enabling you to confidently discuss your family, ask questions, and engage in informal conversations in Dutch.
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