Archive for 'Dutch Language'
Paulien Cornelisse: Taal is zeg maar echt haar ding Posted by Elena on Mar 13, 2011
My office book club, which has only met once, at Trafalgar Café in Eindhoven, where we discussed our shared literary experiences over schnietzel and beers, recently read a book that has been quite popular among Dutch readers since it came out in 2009: Taal is zeg maar echt mijn ding, by Paulien Cornelisse. Cornelisse is a…
Spelling in Dutch – Part One Posted by heather on Mar 8, 2011
Whether you were a spelling bee champion or a spelling bee drop-out, Dutch has some spelling rules of its own for you to contend with. I will cover the main spelling rules in two posts. Getting Friendly with Closed and Open Syllables If you have been wondering why some Dutch words gain or lose letters…
Carnaval: 24-hour party people Posted by Elena on Mar 6, 2011
I will continue to “rep” Limburg this week and treat you all to a little taste of the Carnaval festivities that tear up Maastricht (and the surrounding area) every year for the few days before Lent. And when I say tear up, I do not joke. People from all over the Netherlands come to the…
Dutch Commercials – Part Two Posted by heather on Mar 3, 2011
In last week’s post I shared with you three unusual/interesting/creative/funny commercials that currently air or have aired in the Netherlands. Today I will continue with the second part of the list and share with you a further three commercials. 3. Delta Lloyd Groep Delta Lloyd is another Dutch insurance group with operations in the Netherlands…
Tackling Tricky Dutch Words Posted by heather on Mar 1, 2011
In Dutch, there are some words that have the same meaning but are used in different ways. Below you will find three example pairs and some tips to help you know when to use which. It is worth remembering that there will always be exceptions, so these are more guidelines than hard and fast rules…
One of my favorite things: the Rietveld Schröderhuis Posted by Elena on Feb 27, 2011
The Rietveld-Schroder house is, in my humble opinion, maybe the Netherlands’ finest attraction. 20th century Dutch architecture is, of course, its own course of study, and its reputation precedes it. But you don’t need to be a design nerd to appreciate the Schröder house, which is open to the public Woensdag t/m Zondag, by reservation…
Dutch Commercials – Part One Posted by heather on Feb 24, 2011
With shows like World’s Funniest Commercials and Funniest Commercials of the Year, it is easy to get a glimpse into what commercials are airing in other countries and how humor differs from country to country. One thing I have noticed about Dutch commercials is that they tend to be pretty creative and funny. Of course…