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Learn to speak Dutch like a local, using Flowently’s ‘magic phrases’! Who doesn’t want to improve their Dutch speaking skills or sound like a local? One of the obstacles is to understand and use all kinds of expressions, sayings and phrases that you cannot find in your textbooks, that the Dutch sprinkle in their daily […]

Barbara’s Dutch crash course C1 – Interview How do internationals manage to find their way in a new country? The second in this series of interviews is with Barbara, who recently moved to Nijmegen to work as an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor. Hi Barbara! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? […]

A week in the life of a Flowently tutor The sessions Have you ever asked yourself what your Flowently tutor is up to when they’re not teaching you? Well, wonder no more. After having tutored my fellow city-dwellers for nearly a year, I will now give you a look behind the scenes and walk you […]

Speaking Dutch & awkward misunderstandings Language is a collection of sounds to express our thoughts and emotions and these sounds have an emotional impact. In different languages, the same sound can have a completely different meaning and impact. This can evoke a specific emotional reaction. For example, it can be embarrassing or even shocking. This […]

Snap your city! Improve your Dutch skills while taking photos with your smartphone Wouldn’t it be great to combine learning a new language with doing something you love, like taking pictures? That’s exactly what we will be doing! What do photography and learning a new language have in common? First of all, both our cameras […]

In touch with the Dutch – Interview How do internationals manage find their way, tackle challenges and set up their life in a new hometown? The first in this series of interviews is with Graziella and Sylvain, who recently moved to Amsterdam with their two kids. Hello there! What can you tell us about yourself? […]

Why you need fun to learn Dutch We all have memoires of that one teacher who always grabbed our attention because he or she made jokes or surprised us. There was never a dull moment, but lessons filled with real life stories and action. Do you remember how exciting it was to learn new things? Wasn’t […]

Joanna’s benefits of learning Dutch online The past few months, Joanna is having weekly online Dutch group lessons. She has learned the very basics of Dutch conversation and grammar, and most importantly, correct pronunciation, so that the Dutch – who suffer of a small language tolerance – will understand her when she speaks Dutch. At […]

Awkward misunderstandings while learning Dutch Ja hoor, nee hoor! Language is a collection of sounds to express our thoughts and emotions. The same sound can have a completely different meaning and impact in different languages, which can cause an emotional reaction. It can be embarrassing or even shocking. This should always be kept in mind, as […]

Do you learn better after moving around? How do you feel after playing outside for an hour, whether after an organized game or just a hike or workout on your own? What happens to your body and your brain during and after a workout? How do you feel after you finish exercising? The old Mantra […]

On the Dutch threshold of 2021! Each season has its specialties and with specialties come special words. In this article you can learn a few words to socialize you through the month December. Prettige Kerstdagen! Just in case you did not know, the word ‘prettig’ does not mean ‘pretty’. Although Christmas can be pretty challenging, […]

Learn Dutch online & find your Dutch friend! Are you learning Dutch online, individually or in a group? Do the following thoughts sometimes cross your mind: ‘I’m learning Dutch online but I actually never speak Dutch. I dare not to speak Dutch in real life as I feel ashamed to make a mistake. I could […]

An Italian in the Netherlands How did I manage my first year living in the Netherlands? So far so good, but here are some reflections and tips  that may help my fellow Italians in the Netherlands. Driving and road signs Though I have no problems driving, my orienteering skills are practically non-existent. You may say […]

Why learn Hindi? Even though Hindi might not give you exciting career possibilities, and you probably won’t be able to speak it every day, it is a great language to learn, for several reasons. You can hear it spoken more and more frequently even in Europe…

Learning Dutch, 7 great words Do you sometimes feel limited when you are expressing your feelings in Dutch? Life is amazingly great, and all you have in your repertoire is ‘heel goed!’ What spectrum and degrees of comparison do the Dut

16 Tips on how to expand your Dutch vocabulary What is more important when learning a language; knowledge of grammar or acquisition of vocabulary? Well, you do need words to form your very first sentences. Putting them in the right for

HOW THE DUTCH SHOULD NOT SPEAK ENGLISH This is an article for native Dutch speakers, who were used to speak Dutch at work, but because of international colleagues, need to speak English, at least at all team meetings. Although most of

Why and how should you learn Polish?” WHY LEARN POLISH? Come on, the reason to learn ANY language is to broaden our horizons, challenge our brains and talk to people representing different cultures. So let’s rephrase the questions thus: if