Describing hobbies
Hobby's beschrijven
- Talk about your hobbies
- Describe activities that you enjoy
- Adverbs of time (nu, dan, morgen...)
Learn how to talk about hobbies and activities in Dutch using adverbs of time like nu, dan, and morgen. This lesson covers vocabulary for sensory and creative hobbies, useful sentence structures, everyday dialogues, and verb conjugations in the present tense. Practice describing when and how often you do your favorite hobbies with natural examples designed for A1 level learners.
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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 categories: activities where you perceive something with your senses, and hobbies where you create or view something creative.
Activiteiten met zintuigen
Creatieve hobby's
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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Schilderen
To paint
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Kijken
To watch
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De foto
The photo
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Het boek
The book
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Tekenen
To draw
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Describe the hobby in each picture. (Describe the hobby in each picture.)
- What is your favorite activity? (What is your favorite activity?)
- Ask the others about their hobbies? (Ask the others about their hobbies?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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De vrouw zingt. The woman sings. |
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Ze zijn actief en doen aan sport. They are active and do sports. |
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Ik luister heel graag naar muziek. I like to listen to music very much. |
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Wat doe je graag? What do you like to do? |
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Ik lees graag. I like to read. |
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Ik hou van schilderen. I like to paint. |
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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 _____ nu een boek over Nederlandse hobby's.
(I _____ a book about Dutch hobbies now.)2. Hij _____ vaak naar films in het weekend.
(He _____ often watches movies on the weekend.)3. Wanneer _____ jullie naar muziek?
(When _____ you (plural) listen to music?)4. Morgen _____ we een nieuw schilderij.
(Tomorrow _____ we a new painting.)Exercise 8: Describing my hobbies
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Kijken - To watch
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik kijk
- jij kijkt
- hij/zij/het kijkt
- wij kijken
- jullie kijken
- zij kijken
Lezen - To read
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik lees
- jij leest
- hij/zij/het leest
- wij lezen
- jullie lezen
- zij lezen
Luisteren - To listen
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik luister
- jij luistert
- hij/zij/het luistert
- wij luisteren
- jullie luisteren
- zij luisteren
Exercise 9: Bijwoorden van tijd (nu, dan, morgen...)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Adverbs of time (nu, dan, morgen...)
Show translation Show answersMorgen, nu, gauw, Wanneer, Dan, vandaag, Hoelang
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Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) lees | I read |
| (jij) leest/lees | you read |
| (hij/zij/het) leest | he/she/it reads |
| (wij) lezen | we read |
| (jullie) lezen | you read |
| (zij) lezen | they read |
Kijken to watch Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) kijk | I watch |
| (jij) kijkt/kijk | you watch/watch |
| (hij/zij/het) kijkt | he watches/he watches/it watches |
| (wij) kijken | we watch |
| (jullie) kijken | You watch |
| (zij) kijken | they watch |
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Introduction to Describing Hobbies in Dutch
This lesson is designed for beginners (A1 level) who want to learn how to talk about hobbies and activities in Dutch. It focuses on using adverbs of time like nu (now), dan (then), and morgen (tomorrow) to describe when you do certain things. You will learn how to build simple sentences describing your hobbies and daily activities using common verbs related to senses, such as kijken (to watch), luisteren (to listen), and lezen (to read), as well as creative hobbies like schilderen (painting).
Key Vocabulary and Sentence Examples
- Activities related to senses: kijken (watching), luisteren (listening), lezen (reading), de film (the movie), de muziek (the music), het boek (the book).
- Creative hobbies: schilderen (painting), het schilderij (the painting).
Examples of sentences you will practice include: Ik lees nu een boek over schilderen. (I am reading a book about painting now.), Morgen ga ik met mijn vrienden naar de film. (Tomorrow I am going to the movies with my friends.), and Hij komt gauw terug om te tekenen en te lezen. (He will soon come back to draw and read.)
Structured Conversations and Dialogues
You will have dialogues to practice speaking about hobbies in different contexts like the park, the gym, and the workplace. These help you talk naturally about your interests and the times you do them.
Practice with Verb Conjugations and Sentence Building
The lesson includes exercises focused on conjugating verbs in the present tense, with multiple-choice questions and fill-in-the-gap stories like: Vandaag kijk ik graag naar muziekvideo's op internet. (Today I like watching music videos on the internet.)
Note on Language Differences and Useful Phrases
In Dutch, expressing time often uses adverbs placed within the sentence, such as nu (now) or gauw (soon), which can come before or after the verb. Unlike English, Dutch verbs conjugate differently for each subject, so learning the present tense tables is essential. Useful phrases include Wat doe jij graag in je vrije tijd? (What do you like to do in your free time?), and responses like Ik luister graag naar muziek. (I like listening to music.)
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