# Nederlands in actie 4: Planning the next trip

**Language:** Dutch  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Master talking about trips by listening to Fenna and Luuk's conversation on the train home from Texel, which pairs with the themes of chapter 4 of Nederlands in actie. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** The train from Den Helder on a Sunday evening in October. Fenna and Luuk, friends since university, are on their way home after a weekend on Texel: rain, wind, seals and a boat they nearly missed. They use je with each other, as old friends do.

## Lessons

### 1. Telling about a place you've been

Luuk asks what Fenna liked best on Texel, and she tells him about the seals.

### 2. Talking about the weather

Fenna and Luuk complain about Saturday's rain, and Luuk checks the forecast for next weekend.

### 3. Telling what went wrong

Fenna and Luuk remember how they nearly missed the boat back, and argue about whose fault it was.

### 4. Suggesting and turning down a plan

Luuk suggests a weekend away in the spring, and Fenna turns down the Ardennes but likes Ghent.

### 5. Saying what you'd love to do

Fenna and Luuk talk about the trip they would really like to make one day.

### 6. Talking about how you like to travel

Fenna teases Luuk about getting up early on holiday, and they agree who does what.

### 7. Asking for travel tips

Fenna asks Luuk to get tips about Ghent from his sister, and they are nearly home.