Hej Allesammen,
This week, we will focus on childhood memories which also happens to be an A2 module called “Its a childhood memory”, which you can find in this link . We all have toys, games, or little moments from when we were younger that we still remember today. In this activity, you will learn useful vocabulary to talk about toys, practice how to explain your memories to a roommate or friend, and work with the difference between da and når in Danish.
Now, let’s get started
Vocabulary – Ordbog
- dukke – doll
- bamse – teddy bear
- legetøjsbil – toy car
- byggeklodser – building blocks
- bold – ball
- togbane – toy train
- spil – game
- barndom – childhood
- at lege – to play
- at huske – to remember
Sentence Practice
Use jeg husker (I remember), da jeg var barn (when I was a child), or explain to your roommate with Det var mit yndlingslegetøj (That was my favorite toy).
Examples:
- Jeg husker min lille røde legetøjsbil.
- Da jeg var barn, legede jeg altid med min bamse.
- Til min roommate: “Se! Det her er min gamle dukke. Det var mit yndlingslegetøj, da jeg var barn.”
Complete the sentences:
Jeg husker min ________.
Da jeg var barn, legede jeg altid med ________.
Forklar til din roommate: “Det her er min ________. Jeg legede med den, når jeg ________.”
Grammar Focus – da vs. når
- da = one specific event in the past.
- når = repeated actions (past, present, or future).
Examples:
- Da jeg var 7 år, fik jeg en bamse. (one time)
- Når jeg var hos min mormor, spillede vi altid kort. (many times, repeated)
Choose the correct word (da or når):
______ jeg var barn, legede jeg altid med mine byggeklodser.
Jeg fik en ny bold ______ jeg havde fødselsdag.
______ jeg besøgte min bedstefar, spillede vi altid skak.
Jeg husker tydeligt, ______ jeg mistede min første tand.
Short Writing Task
Fill in the blanks in this short memory:
Da jeg var barn, havde jeg en ________. Jeg legede med den hver dag. Min bedste ven og jeg spillede altid ________ i stuen. Når jeg ser den nu, tænker jeg: “Det var mit yndlingslegetøj!”
I hope you enjoyed this exercise, and please reply in the comment section beneath this exercise or write in a private message to me and we can go through your answers together.
Happy Learning!
Alison, OLS Community Manager - Danish