(Sustainable) transport
Duurzaam vervoer
- Discuss your daily transportation.
- Discuss various types of transportation.
- Adjective with or without -e
Discover essential Dutch vocabulary about sustainable transport, including vervoermiddel (means of transport), fietsen (cycling), and openbaar vervoer (public transport), while practicing past tense verbs like koos (chose) and reed (rode) in everyday conversations.
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A2.26.1 Kort verhaal
De grootste fietsenstalling ter wereld!
The largest bicycle parking facility in the world!
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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:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Ik neem altijd de metro. Het is de snelste manier voor mij. I always take the metro. It is the fastest way for me. |
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Ik vind elektrische auto's erg goed omdat ze duurzaam zijn. I think electric cars are very good because there are sustainable. |
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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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Onvoltooid verleden tijd (OVT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (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 |
|---|---|
| (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 the theme of transport, especially sustainable travel options in Dutch. It is designed for A2 level learners, helping you understand and use vocabulary and expressions related to different means of transportation and discussing their benefits.
Key Language Points
- Vocabulary: words for types of transport like fiets (bicycle), trein (train), elektrische auto (electric car), bus, tram, metro.
- Adjective Usage: attention to adjectives with or without the
-eending, depending on grammatical context. - Past Tense Verbs: focus on the imperfect tense (onvoltooid verleden tijd) of important verbs like rijden (to drive/go) and kiezen (to choose).
- Dialogues: practical conversations about how people choose transport to work, comparing transport options, and asking about public transport schedules.
Examples of Useful Expressions
- "Ik pak vaak de fiets omdat dat een snelle en duurzame optie is." – "I often take the bike because it is a fast and sustainable option."
- "De fietser reed voorzichtig door de groene zone." – "The cyclist rode carefully through the green zone."
- "Dat is fijn. De bus is een handige optie." – "That is nice. The bus is a convenient option."
Understanding Past Tense Verbs "Kiezen" and "Rijden"
The lesson includes a mini story and exercises practicing the past tense forms of the verbs kiezen (to choose) and rijden (to ride/drive). Here are the key conjugations in the imperfect tense:
- Kiezen: ik koos, jij koos, hij/zij/het koos, wij kozen, jullie kozen, zij kozen
- Rijden: ik reed, jij reed, hij/zij/het reed, wij reden, jullie reden, zij reden
Contextual Use
You will find useful dialogues where these verbs describe past actions related to sustainable transport choices, helping you understand their practical application.
Comparing Dutch and English in this Topic
Though the lesson is presented in English for learners of Dutch, some differences are useful to note:
- Word Order: Dutch sentence structure can differ from English, especially with verbs (e.g., "Ik pak vaak de fiets" vs. English "I often take the bike").
- Adjective Endings: Dutch adjectives often take an
-eending in specific grammatical contexts, which English does not have. - Past Tense Formations: Verbs like rijden and kiezen have irregular past forms you should memorize, unlike English regular past verbs.
Useful Phrases for Transportation
- duurzaam vervoer – sustainable transport
- openbaar vervoer – public transport
- veilige rit – safe ride
- elektrische auto – electric car
- fiets – bicycle
- ik kies voor... – I choose...
- ik reed met... – I drove/rode with...
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