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Dutch Numbers: Becoming a Number Pro Posted by heather on Sep 7, 2011
If you are relatively new to learning the Dutch language, then one of the first things you probably want to learn is how to count. A good goal, especially as knowing the numbers really does open doors. For example, you’ll be able to understand how much something costs when the salesperson tells you the amount…
Asking for Directions in Dutch: Vocabulary Posted by heather on Jun 14, 2011
One of the most handy things to be able to understand and talk about in a foreign language is how to get somewhere. It’s practical (you aren’t learning how to say your job is a rocket scientist/ballerina/astronaut when you clearly aren’t), concrete (there is a clear sequence to the conversation) and useful (hey, we all…
Telephone Calls in Dutch Posted by heather on Mar 24, 2011
Making and receiving a phone call in Dutch is a natural next step when learning Dutch or living in the Netherlands as a non-native speaker. It can be intimidating at first but the information below should help you out. Making and Receiving a Phone Call If you call someone in the Netherlands, you may notice…
How Did You Find That? Posted by heather on Dec 29, 2010
Today I went out with the intention of taking a photo for a different post but what I wanted wasn’t there, so that will just have to wait until another time! However, when I was returning, I noticed that one of the neighbours had taped something to his garage door. When I got a little…
Dutch Bicycle Vocabulary Posted by sarah on Aug 24, 2010
At some point while in the Netherlands your bicycle is going to break. I don’t mean to be the bearer of bad news, but it just happens. Like the day that I had a job interview and ran over a piece of glass on Raadhuisstraat only to return to a completely flat tire. In the…
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…
In the Dutch Bathroom Posted by sarah on Jul 26, 2010
We’re almost through our basic household vocabulary for the month, and really no room by room exploration would be complete without a trip to the bathroom. In the Netherlands, and many other countries as well, there is frequently a separate water closet (WC) and bathroom. The WC will always have a toilet and sink, whereas…