Travelling
Use , , ; also and . Ask or . A return ticket includes both journeys.
Timetables use 24-hour time: , . A transport subject uses an ordinary present verb: . To say a service is cancelled in easy Dutch use .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I go by train. | ||
| I go by train. | ||
| We go by bus. | ||
| We go by bus. | ||
| Thomas goes by bike. | ||
| Thomas goes by bike. | ||
| Joost goes on foot. | ||
| Joost goes on foot. | ||
| I want a return ticket. | ||
| I want a return ticket. | ||
| I want a one-way ticket. | ||
| I want a one-way ticket. | ||
| The train leaves at 9:12. | ||
| The train leaves at 9:12. | ||
| The train does not run today. | ||
| The train does not run today. | ||
Ik ga met de trein.I go by train.
Wij gaan met de bus.We go by bus.
Thomas gaat op de fiets.Thomas goes by bike.
Joost gaat te voet.Joost goes on foot.
Ik wil een retour.I want a return ticket.
Ik wil een enkele reis.I want a one-way ticket.
De trein vertrekt om negen uur twaalf.The train leaves at 9:12.
De trein rijdt vandaag niet.The train does not run today.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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I go by train.
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We go by bus.
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Thomas goes by bike.
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Joost goes on foot.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Ik ga de trein.
I go by train.
Wij gaan de bus.
We go by bus.
Thomas gaat de fiets.
Thomas goes by bike.
Joost gaat voet.
Joost goes on foot.
Ik wil een .
I want a return ticket.
Ik wil een .
I want a one-way ticket.
De trein om negen uur twaalf.
The train leaves at 9:12.
De trein vandaag niet.
The train does not run today.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Thomas gaat de fiets.
Thomas goes by bike.
Joost gaat voet.
Joost goes on foot.
Ik wil een .
I want a return ticket.
Ik wil een .
I want a one-way ticket.
De trein om negen uur twaalf.
The train leaves at 9:12.
De trein vandaag niet.
The train does not run today.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I go by train.
We go by bus.
Thomas goes by bike.
Joost goes on foot.
I want a return ticket.
I want a one-way ticket.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I go by train.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
I go by train.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
We go by bus.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
We go by bus.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Thomas goes by bike.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Thomas goes by bike.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Joost goes on foot.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Joost goes on foot.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
