At the airport and in the plane.
Op het vliegveld en in het vliegtuig.
- The check-in process for your flight: at the airport and online.
- Ask for information on flight schedules and terminals.
- Going through security and understanding safety instructions.
- General sentence structure
- prepositional phrase
This lesson covers practical vocabulary and expressions for navigating the airport and plane, including inchecken (checking in), veiligheidscontrole (security check), and vluchtinformatie (flight information). Master situational phrases like 'ik wil graag inchecken' and key verbs like weten (to know) and volgen (to follow).
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Vocabulary (13) Share Copied!
Exercises Share Copied!
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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Het paspoort
The passport
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De stewardess
The air hostess
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Veilig
Safe
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Weten
To know
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De identiteitskaart
The identity card
Oefening 2: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- With the help of the pictures describe what you have to do in the airport and on the plane. (With the help of the pictures describe what you have to do in the airport and on the plane. )
- Do you like to fly? Why or why not? (Do you like to fly? Why or why not?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Je moet je ticket bij de incheckbalie halen. You have to get your ticket at the check-in counter. |
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Het is noodzakelijk om de veiligheidscontrole te doorlopen. It is necessary to go through the security check. |
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In het vliegtuig moet je je veiligheidsgordel gebruiken. In the plane you have to use your seatbelt. |
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Ik hou er niet van om te vliegen omdat de veiligheidscontrole altijd zo lang duurt. I don't like to fly because the security check takes always so long. |
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Ik ga graag met het vliegtuig omdat het zo snel is. I like going by plane because it is so fast. |
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Ik houd niet van de vliegtuigstoelen. Ze zijn niet comfortabel. I don't like the airplane seats. They are not comfortable. |
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De steward laat de veiligheidsinstructies zien. The steward is showing the safety instructions. |
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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 ___ de instructies van de stewardess in het vliegtuig.
(I ___ the instructions of the flight attendant on the airplane.)2. We hebben ___ alle veiligheidsinstructies tijdens de controle.
(We have ___ all safety instructions during the check.)3. We ___ dat we op tijd moeten inchecken op de luchthaven.
(We ___ that we must check in on time at the airport.)4. Jij ___ waar de balie is om de identiteitskaart te laten controleren.
(You ___ where the counter is to have the ID card checked.)Exercise 5: At the airport
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Weten - To know
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik weet
- jij weet
- hij/zij/het weet
- wij weten
- jullie weten
- zij weten
Volgen - To follow
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
- ik volg
- jij volgt
- hij/zij/het volgt
- wij volgen
- jullie volgen
- zij volgen
Hebben - To have
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd (VTT)
- ik heb
- jij hebt
- hij/zij/het heeft
- wij hebben
- jullie hebben
- zij hebben
Volgen - To follow
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd (VTT)
- ik heb gevolgd
- jij hebt gevolgd
- hij/zij/het heeft gevolgd
- wij hebben gevolgd
- jullie hebben gevolgd
- zij hebben gevolgd
Exercise 6: Algemene zinsbouw
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: General sentence structure
Show translation Show answersde instructies, Ik, identiteitskaart, De piloot, controleert
Exercise 7: Voorzetselgroep
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Prepositional phrase
Show translation Show answersaan de balie, gecontroleerd, op de luchthaven, in de cockpit, gevolgd, veiligheidsgordel
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Volgen to follow Share Copied!
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd (VTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| ik heb gevolgd | I have followed |
| jij hebt gevolgd / heb jij gevolgd? | You have followed / you have followed? |
| hij/zij/het heeft gevolgd | He/She/It has followed |
| wij hebben gevolgd | we have followed |
| jullie hebben gevolgd | You have followed |
| zij hebben gevolgd | They have followed |
Weten to know Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) weet | I know |
| (jij) weet/weten | You know |
| (hij/zij/het) weet | he/she/it knows |
| (wij) weten | we know |
| (jullie) weten | you know |
| (zij) weten | they know |
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Overview of the Lesson: At the Airport and In the Plane
This lesson prepares you for practical situations at the airport and onboard the plane, focusing on useful vocabulary, expressions, and essential Dutch grammatical points for A2 learners. You will learn how to handle check-in procedures, ask for flight information, and go through security control with confidence.
Key Topics Covered
- Check-in at the airport: Words and phrases to check in at the counter or online, like "inchecken" (checking in), "paspoort" (passport), "ticket", and "bagage" (luggage).
- Asking and giving flight information: How to inquire about departures and arrivals with expressions such as "Waar vertrekt de vlucht naar Londen?" (Where does the flight to London depart?), "terminal", "balie" (counter), and time-related terms.
- Going through security control: Typical questions and answers including items allowed in carry-on luggage, liquids restrictions, and instructions at the security checkpoint.
Grammar Highlights: Prepositional Phrases and Sentence Structure
The lesson explains general sentence construction and focuses on voorzetselgroepen (prepositional groups), which are crucial in Dutch for indicating time, place, and manner. This will improve your comprehension of common airport dialogues.
Practical Verbs and Conjugations
You will practice verb conjugations, especially important verbs like weten (to know), volgen (to follow), and hebben (to have), in various tenses. For example:
- "Ik weet dat ik eerst online moet inchecken…" (I know that I must check in online first…)
- "We hebben alle veiligheidsinstructies gevolgd." (We have followed all safety instructions.)
These verbs are commonly used in the context of air travel and security procedures.
Useful Words and Expressions
- Inchecken – to check in
- Paspoort – passport
- Bagage – luggage
- Veiligheidscontrole – security control
- Vloeistoffen – liquids
- Vlucht – flight
- Terminal – terminal
- Stoel bij het raam – window seat
Instruction Language vs. Dutch: Important Differences
While English and Dutch share similar sentence structures, Dutch uses prepositional groups more extensively to express relations like place and time, e.g., "op tijd" (on time), "aan de balie" (at the counter). Knowing these phrases helps in navigating airports and reading signs effectively.
Another difference is the verb positioning: verbs may appear in the second position in main clauses, like "Ik volg de instructies" (I follow the instructions). Additionally, Dutch verbs conjugate distinctly in present and perfect tenses with prefixes like "ge-" in past participles (e.g., "gevolgd").
Useful expressions for an English speaker include:
- Waar vertrekt de vlucht? – Where does the flight depart?
- Ik wil graag inchecken. – I would like to check in.
- Mag ik uw paspoort zien? – May I see your passport?
- Heeft u vloeistoffen in uw tas? – Do you have liquids in your bag?
Familiarity with these will improve your spoken and listening skills in airport and flight situations.
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