Learn Dutch: Travel

Learn Dutch: Travel

Author: Language Learning Accelerator June 19, 2023 Duration: 4:07

Here's some phrases for train or bus travel, asking where to buy tickets, asking about the services, buying a ticket, and finding your departure platform.

This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Dutch, to improve your Dutch vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Dutch.

These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Dutch language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Dutch class. The more you expose your brain to Dutch audio, the faster you'll learn.

View the full list of English and Dutch phrases in this episode.

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Phrases in this episode:

  • Let's go by train.
  • Is there a train station map available?
  • Where can I find the timetable/schedule?
  • How long is the journey to Amsterdam?
  • What time does the next train to Amsterdam depart?
  • How frequent are the trains to Amsterdam?
  • Trains leave every hour.
  • Where do I buy a ticket?
  • How much is a ticket to Amsterdam?
  • Is there a discount for students?
  • Is there a restroom on the train?
  • Is there Wi-Fi on the train?
  • Is there food service on the train?
  • Can I purchase a round-trip ticket?
  • Can I change my ticket to a different day?
  • Can I keep my luggage with me?
  • I’d like one ticket to Amsterdam, please.
  • Where do I find the train to Amsterdam?
  • Is this the right train for Amsterdam?
  • Can you help me find my seat?
  • Are there any stops or transfers on the way to Amsterdam?
  • Would you tell me when we arrive at Amsterdam?


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