Hobby classes
Hobbylessen
- Search and find private classes.
- Enrol in a local academy of your interest.
- Plural of noun
Learn key Dutch vocabulary about hobby classes, including words like "hobbylessen" (hobby classes), "inschrijven" (to enroll), and "privélessen" (private lessons), while practicing dialogues about asking information and signing up for courses.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Zich amuseren
To enjoy oneself
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De privéles
The private lesson
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Een cursus volgen
Taking a course
4
De instructeur
The instructor
5
De passie
The passion
Oefening 2: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Describe the activities in the pictures. (Describe the activities in the pictures.)
- What hobby classes or workshops did you take in the past? (What hobby classes or workshops did you take in the past?)
- Are you currently enrolled in a hobby course? (Are you currently enrolled in a hobby course?)
- Do you have any plans? (Do you have any plans?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Ik speel gitaar en ik hou van dansen. I play the guitar and I like to dance. |
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Ik hou van videospelletjes spelen. I love playing videogames. |
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Ik volg elke vrijdag danslessen. I am taking dancing lessons every Friday. |
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In mijn twintiger jaren volgde ik een paar jaar yogalessen. I was taking yoga lessons for a few years in my twenties. |
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Ik ga over 2 weken naar een schilderworkshop. I will attend a painting workshop in 2 weeks. |
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Eens per maand ga ik op excursie met twee vrienden. Once a month I go on excursions with two friends. |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ik ___ vorige maand fotografie in een privéles.
(I ___ learned photography in a private lesson last month.)2. Hij ___ zich ingeschreven voor een workshop over groepslessen.
(He ___ has registered for a workshop about group lessons.)3. We ___ elke week een sessie met de instructeur om onze passie voor fotografie te vergroten.
(We ___ attend a session with the instructor every week to increase our passion for photography.)4. Als je geïnteresseerd bent, ___ je dan snel in voor de nieuwe cursus.
(If you are interested, then ___ sign up quickly for the new course.)Exercise 5: Registration for hobby lessons
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Leren - Learn
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
- ik leerde
- jij leerde
- hij/zij/het leerde
- wij leerden
- jullie leerden
- zij leerden
Zich inschrijven - Register
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd (VTT)
- ik heb mij ingeschreven
- jij hebt je ingeschreven
- hij/zij/het heeft zich ingeschreven
- wij hebben ons ingeschreven
- jullie hebben je ingeschreven
- zij hebben zich ingeschreven
Hebben - Have
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
- ik had
- jij had
- hij/zij/het had
- wij hadden
- jullie hadden
- zij hadden
Exercise 6: Meervoud van zelfstandig naamwoord
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Plural of noun
Show translation Show answerssessies, interesses, cafés, passies, foto's, workshops, instructeurs
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Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) leerde | I learned |
| (jij) leerde/leerdest | you learnt |
| (hij/zij/het) leerde | he/she/it learned |
| (wij) leerden | we learned |
| (jullie) leerden | you learned |
| (zij) leerden | they learned |
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd (VTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) heb me ingeschreven | I have registered |
| (jij) hebt je ingeschreven / hebt u ingeschreven | you have registered / you have registered |
| (hij/zij/het) heeft zich ingeschreven | he/she/it has registered |
| (wij) hebben ons ingeschreven | We have registered |
| (jullie) hebben je ingeschreven | you have registered |
| (zij) hebben zich ingeschreven | they have registered |
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Lesson Overview: Hobby Classes in Dutch
This lesson focuses on communicating effectively about hobby classes in Dutch, including how to inquire about available lessons, register for courses, and ask about private lessons and pricing. It is designed for learners at the A2 level, providing practical vocabulary and useful phrases to navigate conversations related to leisure activities and learning hobbies at local centers.
Key Topics Covered
1. Asking for Information About Hobby Classes
Learn how to ask which hobby classes are available, inquire about group sizes, prices, and schedules. Example phrases include:
- "Goedemorgen, kunt u mij vertellen welke hobbylessen er zijn?" (Good morning, can you tell me which hobby classes there are?)
- "Wat zijn de kosten van een cursus?" (What are the costs of a course?)
2. Registering for a Local Academy
This section practices dialogues for signing up for a class, providing personal information, and confirming lesson days and times. Useful phrases:
- "Ik wil me inschrijven voor de schilderlessen." (I want to register for the painting classes.)
- "Wanneer zijn de lessen?" (When are the lessons?)
3. Asking About Private Lessons
Explore how to inquire about private lessons for hobbies such as guitar or dance, including pricing and frequency of lessons. Example questions:
- "Bieden jullie priv e9lessen aan voor gitaar?" (Do you offer private lessons for guitar?)
- "Hoeveel kosten de priv e9lessen per uur?" (How much do private lessons cost per hour?)
Grammar and Vocabulary Highlights
Plural Forms of Nouns
The lesson touches on the plural form of Dutch nouns (meervoud van zelfstandig naamwoord), important when discussing groups or multiple lessons.
Verb Conjugation Practice
Focus on verbs used in context, including past and present perfect tenses such as leerde (learned), heb me ingeschreven (have registered), and amuseerden (enjoyed). Understanding these conjugations helps in describing experiences and actions related to hobbies.
Example Useful Words and Phrases
- hobbylessen – hobby classes
- inschrijven – to register/enroll
- priv e9lessen – private lessons
- cursus – course
- kosten – costs
- groep – group
Note on Language Differences
Unlike English, Dutch often uses separable verbs with pronouns, such as "zich inschrijven" (to register oneself), which changes form depending on tense and subject. Also, pronouns and verb endings differ depending on the formality and number of the subject. For example, "ik schrijf me in" means "I register myself." Expressions like "zich amuseren" (to enjoy oneself) show reflexive verbs, which English does not always express explicitly.
Useful Dutch phrases with English equivalents:
- Ik wil me inschrijven – I want to register
- Kunt u mij vertellen... – Can you tell me...
- Wat zijn de kosten? – What are the costs?
- Hoeveel leerlingen zijn er? – How many students are there?
- Ik ben geïnteresseerd in... – I am interested in...
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