Archive for 'Dutch Language'
How to Write a Dutch Cover Letter Posted by sarah on May 19, 2010
In my previous posts I gave you vocabulary for writing a CV, and information on how to write a Dutch CV. The last step you need to know is how to write a cover letter. The cover letter is possibly even more important than the CV itself, so take your time and think through what…
How to write a Dutch Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume Posted by sarah on May 18, 2010
In the last post, I gave you some vocabulary to get you started with on your Dutch CV and cover letter. I’ll be using a lot of that vocabulary in the example CV below, so if you missed it, take a moment to review it. A Dutch curriculum vitae is a lot like the culture…
Dutch Vocabulary for a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Posted by sarah on May 17, 2010
In the next few posts, I’m going to cover how to write a curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter for when you finally apply for a Dutch speaking job. But before we get there, I will be using some vocabulary you will want to get acquainted with first. So have a look at the…
Dutch Music: Jan Smit Posted by sarah on May 14, 2010
Oh, Jan Smit, I’m not even sure of where to begin writing this particular post, but I’ll give it my best shot! Jan Smit is a Dutch pop singer who your grandmother and teenage younger sister would both thoroughly approve of. He sings (mostly) syrupy sweet pop music with catchy get-stuck-in-your-head melodies and simple rhyming…
Fokke and Sukke: who, what, when? Posted by noortje on May 12, 2010
Fokke and Sukke, the two slightly chicken-like figures, entertain the readers of one of our most famous news papers, the NRC Handelsblad, loyal with their dry humor, day in, day out. They are two big icons in the Dutch culture, and often use political jokes as their theme. The two figures are created by John…
Dutch Words for Parts of the Body Posted by sarah on May 11, 2010
It seems like such a simple little thing, but being able to name the parts of your own body can quickly become very important in an emergency. Say for instance I fall off of my bicycle and I need help fast. I can’t be guaranteed that the person running to help me speaks English, and…
De Canon van Nederland Posted by sarah on May 10, 2010
De Canon van Nederland is a list of 50 important points in Dutch history chosen by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Learning. This list covers such important topics as the beginning of Dutch civilization, famous artists and writers, and cultural themes. If you have an interest in broadening your knowledge of Dutch culture, this…