Ticket koopn
BeginnerBuy a tram ticket
Story context
Intro
You want to buy a tram ticket to Blankenberghe. The machine is broken and you have to order at the counter in West Flemish.
Setting
Tram stop Ostend Station. The coastal tram is 67 kilometers long - the second longest tram line in the world.
Challenge
Without a ticket you can be fined. And the inspector only speaks West Flemish.
Vocabulary (6)
| General | West-Flemish |
|---|---|
| tram | tram |
| ticket | ticket |
| stop | halte |
| Unpleasant | no |
| one way trip | enkele reis |
| return | retour |
Exercises (19)
You are at the tram stop. The coastal tram connects all coastal municipalities from Knokke to De Panne. Learn the basic words for a tram ride.
'To' becomes different in West Flemish.
You want to say: 'A ticket to Blankenberge please.' Translate this to West Flemish.
You want to buy a ticket. Translate: 'A ticket to Blankenberge please.'
You want to know the price of a day pass. Translate: 'How much does a day pass cost for the coastal tram?'
Koen asks: 'One way or return?' What does he ask?
You want to know when the next tram leaves. Translate: 'When does the next tram leave for Knokke?'
You want to know whether the tram is still running in the evening. Translate: 'Does the tram still run in the evening?'
Connect the Dutch words with the West Flemish words.
You want to know the frequency. Translate: 'How often does the tram pass by?'
You ask if there is a child discount. Translate: 'Is there a discount for children?'
You want a return ticket. Put the words in the correct order: 'A return to Knokke.'
You want to know how far your ticket is valid. Translate: 'Until which stop is this ticket valid?'
You want to buy a subscription. Translate: 'Where can I buy a subscription?'
Koen says: 'That's four euros each.' How much does a one-way ticket cost?
Interesting fact about the coastal tram. Translation: 'The coastal tram has been running for more than 130 years.'
The coastal tram connects the entire coast. Translate: 'You can take the tram from Knokke to De Panne.'
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