Buurman en Buurman Posted by noortje on Jul 20, 2010
Buurman en Buurman (neighbour and neighbour) is a doll animation and one of my all time favorite shows. Two neighbours are trying to fix things in or around the house, which goes wrong every time. Orginally those two funny men find their roots in the Czech Republic. They saw their first glimpse of light in…
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…
Top 20 Dutch Biggest Cities Posted by noortje on Jul 13, 2010
I always feel a bit embarrassed when someone asks me about the population of a certain city in Holland, and I have no idea. Even though it’s less embarrassing for the most of you guys, I’d still like to offer you some facts about this little country of ours. Here by the 20 biggest city’s…
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…
Dick Bruna, Nijntje and Friends Posted by noortje on Jul 9, 2010
Maybe the name “Nijntje” doesn’t ring an immediate bell to you, but when I say “Miffy” I am sure you know who I am talking about. The creator behind this cute little bunny is Dick Bruna, a Dutch draughtsman, writer and graphic artist. Bruna was born in Utrecht on the 23rd of August in 1927…
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…