Learn Dutch vocabulary for sustainable transport like fiets (bike), openbaar vervoer (public transport), and elektrische auto (electric car), focusing on past tense verbs kiezen (to choose) and rijden (to drive). Practice asking about and discussing eco-friendly commuting options in everyday conversations.
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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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Favoriete
Favourite
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De elektrische auto
The electric car
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De rit
The ride
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Het vervoer
Transport
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Het openbaar vervoer
Public transport
Oefening 2: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- How did you come to work? (How did you come to work?)
- Does your city have many cycle lanes? (Does your city have many cycle lanes?)
- Did you often use the public transportation? (Did you often use the public transportation?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
Ik gebruik de fiets om naar mijn werk te gaan, maar om boodschappen te doen gebruik ik een auto. I use the bike to go to work, but to go shopping I use a car. |
Ik ga overal met de auto naartoe omdat het openbaar vervoer te lang duurt. I go by car everywhere because the public transport takes too long. |
Ik neem de fiets omdat er veel fietspaden in mijn stad zijn. I take the bike because there are many cycle lanes in my city. |
Ik neem altijd de metro. Het is de snelste manier voor mij. I always take the metro. It is the fastest way for me. |
Ik vind elektrische auto's erg goed omdat ze duurzaam zijn. I think electric cars are very good because there are sustainable. |
Ik heb geen elektrische auto omdat ze erg duur zijn. I don't have an electric car because they are very expensive. |
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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. Vroeger ___ ik vaak met de elektrische auto naar mijn werk.
(In the past I ___ often drove to work with the electric car.)2. Toen ik ___ voor duurzaam vervoer koos, gebruikte ik vaker de fiets.
(When I ___ chose sustainable transport, I used the bike more often.)3. De fietser ___ voorzichtig door de groene zone.
(The cyclist ___ carefully rode through the green zone.)4. Vorige week ___ ik het openbaar vervoer om het milieu te beschermen.
(Last week I ___ chose public transport to protect the environment.)Exercise 5: Sustainable transport in the city
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Kiezen - To choose
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
- ik koos
- jij koos
- hij/zij/het koos
- wij kozen
- jullie kozen
- zij kozen
Rijden - To drive
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
- ik reed
- jij reed
- hij/zij/het reed
- wij reden
- jullie reden
- zij reden
Exercise 6: Bijvoeglijk naamwoord met of zonder -e
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Adjective with or without -e
Show translation Show answersduurzaam, grote, elektrische, aardig, lange, mooi, gevaarlijke, favoriete
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Rijden to drive Share Copied!
Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) reed | I drove |
(jij) reed/reedde | you drove |
(hij/zij/het) reed | he/ she/ it drove |
(wij) reden | we drove |
(jullie) reden | you drove |
(zij) reden | they drove |
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Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
Dutch | English |
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(ik) koos | I chose |
(jij) koos | you chose |
(hij/zij/het) koos | he/she/it chose |
(wij) kozen | we chose |
(jullie) kozen | you chose |
(zij) kozen | they chose |
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Lesson Overview: Sustainable Transport in Dutch
This lesson focuses on practical vocabulary, expressions, and grammar related to transport, especially sustainable options, in Dutch. It targets A2-level learners and covers dialogues, verb conjugations, and a short story all centered around everyday commuting and eco-friendly travel choices.
Key Topics Covered
- Transportation vocabulary: Words like fiets (bicycle), elektrische auto (electric car), bus (bus), tram (tram), openbaar vervoer (public transport), and verbs related to choosing and traveling.
- Dialogues: Practice discussions about daily transport choices, comparing different vehicles, and asking about public transport schedules.
- Verb conjugation in past tense (Onvoltooid verleden tijd - OVT): Focus on irregular verbs rijden (to drive/ride) and kiezen (to choose) with multiple-choice exercises.
- Short story: A narrative incorporating these verbs and vocabulary to reinforce understanding and usage.
Important Language Points
The lesson highlights the Dutch adjective agreement rule, particularly when to use the suffix -e
or omit it after articles like het. For example, when describing sustainable transport, you might find adjectives changing form depending on the noun they modify.
Verb forms in focus:
- rijden in past tense: ik reed, wij reden
- kiezen in past tense: ik koos, wij kozen
Useful Practical Phrases and Words
- Ik pak vaak de fiets — I often take the bike
- Dat is comfortabel en milieuvriendelijk — That is comfortable and environmentally friendly
- Openbaar vervoer — Public transport
- Ik rijd in mijn elektrische auto — I drive my electric car
- Het is een snelle en duurzame optie — It is a fast and sustainable option
Instruction Language vs Dutch Differences
English does not have adjective endings that change based on the gender or definiteness of the noun, whereas Dutch adjectives can take an -e
suffix or not depending on these factors. For example, duurzaam vervoer (sustainable transport) vs. de duurzame auto (the sustainable car). This lesson touches upon this grammatical nuance embedded in natural contexts.
Common verbs like rijden (to drive/ride) and kiezen (to choose) are in irregular past tenses, which are different from the regular English past simple. Learning their forms is fundamental for discussing past events accurately.