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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…
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 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…
Moederdag: Celebrating Mother’s Day Posted by sarah on May 7, 2010
Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is on May 9 this year! In honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve put together a short list of words and phrases you might find useful when writing your card, or when trying to be exceptionally nice. mother : moeder father : vader parents : de ouders the child/the children…
How to Say Your Country and Nationality in Dutch Posted by sarah on May 4, 2010
There are two ways to tell someone where you come from. The first one is by saying where you come from, which uses the country name (a noun). The second is by describing your nationality using an adjective. 1. Asking where someone comes from Waar komt u vandaan? : Where do you come from? (using…
Dutch Spring Vocabulary Word Search Posted by sarah on Apr 21, 2010
Well, it is official. Spring has arrived in the Netherlands. And how can I tell this for certain? The weather is warmer, the sun shines occasionally, my garden is beginning to grow and pretty soon the Keukenhof will be filled with people eager to see all the beauty that a few million tulips can bring. …
Learn Dutch : Popular Dutch Newspapers Posted by sarah on Apr 5, 2010
I find myself saying this a lot on this blog: you must, Must MUST get access to actual spoken and written Dutch if you want to take your Dutch language skills to the next level. I can’t emphasize this enough. I know that a lot of you might find this hard, especially if you live…