I am a native English speaker and have lived in Amsterdam now for 3 years. When I got here I spoke no Dutch at all. At this stage I am somewhere in the region of being an advanced intermediate speaker… still a beginner writer though. I am also an English teacher though, so when I […]
So, you’ve moved to The Netherlands and you could be here for a long time. You’re learning Dutch, but what about your kids? The way children learn is very different to adults. Your lessons aren’t really going to help them. That’s why we have developed Dutch For Kids. It’s great for helping avoid misunderstandings and […]
When you start learning Dutch, you know and everyone will tell you, ‘practise makes perfect’. So you start your Dutch language classes and use every opportunity to practise your Dutch skills. Doing this, you can come to the point where you think ‘why is learning and speaking Dutch so hard?’ Let’s have a look at […]
Wouldn’t it be fun to learn some useful ‘kitchen and cooking-Dutch’ while preparing a wonderful meal? Do you want to learn prepare delicious ‘hapjes en drankjes’,snacks and drinks or are you planning to host a great dinner party? Welcome to my kitchen! YOUR CHEF My name is Gwen and I am your chef. My background […]
The Netherlands, you recognize it by its beauty and quirks: its picturesque canals, the charming architecture, the difficult language and the super tall people; always on their bikes. Perhaps you like the country and its habitants, despite the rigidness that makes them somewhat hard to get acquainted to. You may even start feeling at home. […]
