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Odd Grammatical Terms – The Test! Posted by on Apr 26, 2016

Two weeks ago, we discussed grammatical terms that are related to nouns, such as the onderwerp, lijdend voorwerp, meewerkend voorwerp, and others. Last week, we discussed terms that are related to verbs, such as the werkwoord, gezegde, naamwoordelijk deel van het gezegde, and others. This week, you will have the chance to see whether you got it right! The results of the…

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When driving…watch out for the bike! Posted by on Jul 29, 2015

The latest integration project I have started is driving. While I learned to drive many many years ago, getting a driver’s license in the Netherlands is quite a process. Because I am a Dutch resident, I am required to take the driving exam even though I had a driver’s license in Texas and in Mexico. Some expats…

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A bus on water – the Waterbus! Posted by on May 30, 2014

In the Dutch west, to be exact in the surroundings of Rotterdam called the Rotterdam-Drechtsteden, the people have developed an interesting, peculiar way of transport. They call it the waterbus (water bus). It is, as its name suggests, a bus on the water. It is much like a regular ferry. The waterbus uses the OV-chipkaart, so you can…

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Language Listening Lesson – Het Verhaal van Mark Posted by on May 17, 2014

Summer is slowly approaching. However, these past two weeks have been rainy, very windy, cold… Nothing you would expect from a great summer! So while we are reviving the cold winter months with blankets and hot chocolates, why also not some cozy Dutch? Let’s start off with the first Triple L! (Language Listening Lesson) The following story…

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Eindexamen – Could you do it? Posted by on May 14, 2014

The Dutch high school students are shivering and fearful these days. The next two to three weeks will be crucial for their future – heel belangrijk (very important).What they have done in the last three years and what they will do in these few weeks is going to decide what university they can go to, what job they…

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Dutch Language Proficiency Exam: NT2, Part Two Posted by 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…

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Dutch Language Proficiency Exam: NT2, Part One Posted by 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…

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