Reading dialog

  1. Lars
    Dutch Hij kan voetbal en basketbal spelen.

    He can play soccer and basketball.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Zij kan Engels spreken, maar niet schrijven.

    She can speak English but not write it.

  3. Lars
    Dutch Ze kunnen vandaag niet zitten en luisteren.

    They can't sit and listen today.

  4. Anna
    Dutch Mijn klasgenoot kan heel goed lezen.

    My classmate can read very well.

  5. Lars
    Dutch We kunnen alle vragen in de klas beantwoorden.

    We can answer all the questions in class.

  6. Anna
    Dutch De leraar kan een mooie tekening tekenen.

    The teacher can draw a nice picture.

  7. Lars
    Dutch Ik kan staan en een verhaal vertellen.

    I can stand and tell a story.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Kun jij dit woord spellen?

    Can you spell this word?

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