Reading dialog

  1. Lars
    Dutch Ik begin mijn dag meestal met muziek.

    I usually start my day with music.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Hij rent vaak in het park.

    He often runs in the park.

  3. Lars
    Dutch Ik stop nooit met proberen.

    I never stop trying.

  4. Anna
    Dutch Ik eet altijd 's ochtends ontbijt.

    I always have breakfast in the morning.

  5. Lars
    Dutch Mijn zus leest elke avond een boek.

    My sister reads a book every evening.

  6. Anna
    Dutch We gaan in het weekend soms naar het strand.

    We sometimes go to the beach on the weekend.

  7. Lars
    Dutch Ik luister vaak naar muziek voordat ik slaap.

    I often listen to music before I go to sleep.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Hij pauzeert het lied en begint dan opnieuw.

    He pauses the song and then starts again.

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