Reading dialog

  1. Lars
    Dutch Ik kan muziek spelen.

    I can play music.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Zij kan het lied niet zingen.

    She can't sing the song.

  3. Lars
    Dutch Hij speelt nu muziek.

    He is playing music now.

  4. Anna
    Dutch Mijn vriend speelt heel goed gitaar.

    My friend plays the guitar very well.

  5. Lars
    Dutch We luisteren naar een nieuw lied op de radio.

    We listen to a new song on the radio.

  6. Anna
    Dutch Ik zing in de muziekkamer op school.

    I sing in the music room at school.

  7. Lars
    Dutch De piano staat in de woonkamer.

    The piano is in the living room.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Mijn zus speelt elke avond keyboard.

    My sister plays the keyboard every evening.

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