Archive for 'Dutch Language'
Go Shopping in Dutch Posted by noortje on Jun 3, 2010
Getting advice or explaining what you want when you are out shopping is basically impossible. So here I will give you some words that will come in handy when you are talking to sales person. Good afternoon : goedemiddag Can I help you? : Kan ik u helpen? No, thanks : Nee, dankuwel I am…
Dutch Language Proficiency Exam: NT2, Part Two Posted by sarah on Jun 2, 2010
In my last post, I explained a bit about what the NT2 exam is and where to go if you are living in the Netherlands and looking to learn the language. In this post I’m going to give you some tips about the four sections of the exam: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Listening One…
Dutch Language Proficiency Exam: NT2, Part One Posted by sarah on Jun 1, 2010
For a variety of reasons, one day you might just find yourself preparing for a little thing called the Nederlands als Tweede Taal Examen (Dutch as Second Language Exam). I say little, but to be honest, it is intimidating, stressful, and nerve-wracking, all in one. But fear not, there is a lot of information available…
Dutch words for public transport Posted by noortje on May 28, 2010
In Holland public transport is key if you want to get around. People travel a lot by train and bus, and if you want to avoid traffic jams it is often the best way to travel. But what do we Dutchies call all those types of transportation? Hereby a vocabulary list to help you get…
Dutch conversation in a restaurant Posted by noortje on May 26, 2010
Pointing on things on a menu is one way to order your food and drinks, but being able to have a normal conversation with the waiter or receptionist feels less awkward. Hereby some sentences that help you prevent such embarrassment. Hello. I would like to make a reservation for two at seven o clock tonight …
Dutch Ordinal Numbers Posted by sarah on May 25, 2010
Along with knowing the basic numbers, there are also numbers for sequences. These are called ordinal numbers, meaning that they give an order to things. Have a look at the list below, and look carefully. There actually is a sort of order to these things, and it has to do with the ending of the…
The Dutch and Houseboats Posted by noortje on May 20, 2010
Holland wouldn’t be Holland if it didn’t had such a close relationship with water. See the dikes, the canals, the rain… It’s not a surprise the Dutch decided to build their homes on water as well, with Amsterdam as the main spot. So what’s the deal exactly with those house boats, or as we call…