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Dutch Verbs for Housework Posted by sarah on Jul 19, 2010
Ok, it’s not that cleaning is my favorite thing to do, but it is something that I seem to do an awful lot of. And since we’re working on basic vocabulary for around the house this month, having some verbs to work with will probably be helpful. Perhaps it might even encourage us all to…
In the Dutch Bedroom Posted by sarah on Jul 14, 2010
I know, it sounds like a rather tawdry title for this post, but nothing to see here folks! Just some basic vocabulary for items you will find in the bedroom. We’ve already had a good look around the kitchen. After this we’ll check out some verbs for household work, and vocabulary for the living room…
In the Dutch Kitchen Posted by sarah on Jul 12, 2010
One of the more frustrating things when learning a language is sometimes one of the most simple: basic everyday vocabulary. I can discuss politics, read a book or newspaper, and have a chat with a friend, all in Dutch, but when the house inspector came to check on the house I was reminded of just…
Typical Dutch Bicycles Posted by sarah on Jul 7, 2010
In my last post I introduced you to some places where you can buy a bicycle in the Netherlands. But what kind of bicycle should you buy? Bicycles in the Netherlands come in a plethora of shapes and sizes, each designed to suit a different purpose. What you end up riding will depend on a…
Buying a Bicycle in the Netherlands Posted by sarah on Jul 5, 2010
If you plan on staying in the Netherlands for more than just a short vacation, buying a bicycle is a must. Well, perhaps you can borrow one from a friend if you don’t need it for too long, but most of us eventually had to endure that complicated task of finding the right bicycle at…
Supporting Oranje in the World Cup with Beesies Posted by sarah on Jun 29, 2010
A few weeks ago I found my preferred method of supporting the Dutch national football team. For every 10..15? euros you purchase at the Albert Heijn you get this little thing they call a beesie. A beestje is a tiny creature or a beasty. Albert Heijn came up with these little fuzzy creatures and called…
Dutch Football Songs about Oranje Posted by sarah on Jun 28, 2010
As we all know, it is football season and oranjegekte (a strange disorder characterized by the inability to wear any color other than orange and a compulsive need to hang orange flags from every place possible) has descended on the country. What you might not know, though probably do, is how important singing is. If…