All About Travelling by Train: A Dutch Language Lesson
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You may have seen our recent announcements about the OLS Video Contest we are running now. By participating in that contest before the 4th of February 2024 at midnight, you will have the chance of winning 1 of the 10 Interrail Global Passes offered. With this blog we wanted to use this opportunity to give you an in-depth Dutch language lesson all about train travel to prepare you for your Interrail adventure.
This Dutch language learning blog consists of three main parts: vocabulary, useful phrases & a listening exercise. At the end of this article, you can find more information about the OLS Video Contest and tell us about your travel dreams.
20 Essential Train Travel Words (NL – EN)
- Trein – Train
- Treinstation – Trainstation
- Conducteur – Conductor
- Kaartje - Ticket
- Perron – Platform
- Reiziger – Traveller
- Dienstregeling – Timetable
- Vertraging – Delay
- Eerste klas – First class
- Tweede klas – Second class
- Instappen – Boarding
- Stationshal – Station Hall
- Rails – Train track
- Overstappen – To transfer
- Bagage – Luggage
- Zitplaats – Seat
- Hogesnelheidstrein – High-speed train
- Vertrekhal – Depature hall
- Aankomsthal – Arrival hall
- Vetrekken – To depart
Useful Dutch Train Travel Phrases
- EN: At what time does the train to Amsterdam depart?
- NL: Hoe laat vertrekt de trein naar Amsterdam?
- EN: How much does a return ticket cost?
- NL: Wat kost een retour ticket?
- EN: Do I have to transfer somewhere in the journey?
- NL: Moet ik ergens overstappen?
- EN: Can we sit next to each other?
- NL: Kunnen we naast elkaar zitten?
- EN: Can I reserve a seat?
- NL: Kan ik een stoel reserveren?
- EN: Is there a toilet available on the train?
- NL: Is er een toilet in de trein?
- EN: Is there a silent section in the train?
- NL: Is er een stiltecoupé in the trein
- EN: Is there WIFI on the train?
- NL: Is er internet in de trein?
- EN: Do I need to pay extra to take my bike?
- NL: Moet ik bijbetalen om mijn fiets mee te nemen?
- EN: Excuse me, may I pass through please?
- NL: Sorry, mag ik er even langs?
Frida & Guillaume Plan a Trip: Listening Exercise
In the video below, you can find a Dutch listening exercise about the friends Frida and Guillaume who are planning a trip. Listen to the video and try to understand as much as you can.
After listening to this exercise, you can now answer the questions to see how much you were able to understand. You can leave your answers via the following link, and I will tell you what the correct answers are: Test Your Listening Skills
- Where are Guillaume and Frida sitting while planning their trip?
- Why does Frida want to travel to Bucharest (Romania)?
- Why does Guillaume want to go to Copenhagen?
- Where will they depart from at the beginning of their trip?
- What is the third destination on their itinerary?
- Where are Frida and Guillaume from?
Your travel dreams
Now you’ve learnt some essential train travel language skills it’s time to dream! If you were able to plan a train travel journey with multiple destinations in Europe, what would that look like? Are there any places you’ve been wanting to see for ages? Do you have a special connection with a certain place in Europe? In the discussion topic via the link below you can share what your dream Interrail journey would look like :-)
>>> Share Your Travel Dreams <<<
Last Call: Win an Interrail Global Pass
That’s it for today’s lesson! If you would like to still have a chance of winning an Interrail Global Pass via the OLS Video Contest, you still have a little bit of time. But don’t wait too long, as the doors to this contest close on the 4th of February at midnight. Click the link below:
>>> I want to win an Interrail Global Pass <<<
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Until next time!
Marieke, OLS Community Manager – Dutch