by admin | May 11, 2023 | Blogs
Learning Dutch can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be a daunting task, especially when it comes to learning vocabulary. Luckily, a lot of research has been done into vocabulary building. We now know exactly how many Dutch vocabulary words...
by admin | Mar 8, 2023 | Geen categorie
You have probably ordered a “biertje” in a café in the Netherlands before. Did you know that this word is actually a diminutive (implying smallness) form of the word “bier”, but in this context, it doesn’t actually mean that you ordered a small glass of beer. You also...
by admin | Jul 12, 2022 | Blogs, Geen categorie
With the Netherlands being such a small country, taking a Dutch day trip is the perfect way to explore the country, whether you choose to travel by bike, train, or car! It’s also a great opportunity to see something new, gain a new appreciation for your new...
by admin | May 24, 2022 | Blogs
It’s the question all expats in the Netherlands ask me: “How many hours will it take for me to learn Dutch?” The question of how long it takes to learn Dutch is not a simple question to answer. While this Cambridge paper suggest it takes an average...
by admin | Mar 14, 2022 | Blogs
In Dutch “jij”, “je”, “jou” and “u” all mean “you” in English. And the word “zijn” can mean “are” or “his” depending on the sentence. This is all super confusing for beginners! Over the years I have heard students making a lot of similar mistakes, so I have compiled...
