Archive for 'Dutch Language'
Dutch Music: Groot Hart, door De Dijk Posted by sarah on Aug 6, 2010
Dokter kunt u even komen, breng uw beste medicijn ik heb er nu al jaren last van. ook al doet het niet echt pijn maar ik val voor alle vrouwen alle vrouwen op dit bal dat is veel te veel om van te houden dokter, ik heb een spoedgeval Ik heb een groot hart mijn…
Why learn Dutch? Posted by noortje on Aug 5, 2010
I am the first one to admit that you almost have to find Holland with a binoculair on the map. But this doesn’t mean our little country and our language doesn’t matter. For everyone who has no idea why people would want to learn the Dutch language, let me give you some reasons. It looks…
Learn Dutch with Native Dutch Speakers Posted by sarah on Aug 4, 2010
It can be very hard to find native Dutch speakers to practice Dutch with if you don’t live in a Dutch speaking country. Luckily for us in this modern age we have the internet. There are even a few websites dedicated to pairing up people for language exchanges that some of our Facebook readers posted…
Why Learn Dutch? Posted by sarah on Aug 2, 2010
This is one of those personal questions that when asked can conjure up an amazing variety of responses. But this is my post, so I’m going to tell you a little bit about why I chose/needed to learn Dutch. Feel free to tell us your story in the comments section below! I’ve always had an interest…
How to get the Dutch to Speak Dutch Posted by sarah on Jul 30, 2010
One of the most common complaints from anyone learning Dutch and living in or visiting the Netherlands is that it can feel like pulling teeth to get the Dutch to respond to you in Dutch. Many of us have faced this situation or something similar before: You need to buy a strippenkaart for the tram. …
Out in the Dutch Garden Posted by sarah on Jul 28, 2010
For our last trip around the house, we’re going to step out into the garden. Gardens are very important here in the Netherlands, as well as keeping plants in general. Even if there is no actual garden, the Dutch will stuff their balconies with plants and flowers instead. Maybe it’s because there is a lack…
The Dutch Stereotypes Posted by noortje on Jul 27, 2010
I don’t know what foreigners say about your people, but the Dutch are also the victim of stereotypes. On the other hand, they don’t exist without a reason. Or they do? Let’s review what you guys think and say about us. True or False? – Drugs, smoking pot legally, coffeeshops. True, I guess. Holland is…