{"id":5278,"date":"2017-12-27T11:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-12-27T11:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/dutch\/?p=5278"},"modified":"2017-12-26T04:31:59","modified_gmt":"2017-12-26T04:31:59","slug":"the-top-dutch-posts-of-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/dutch\/the-top-dutch-posts-of-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Dutch Posts of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

2017 has been a great year for learning Dutch! The blog posts from this year covered a diverse range of topics some of which sparked great conversations! The most popular posts for this year are the following:<\/p>\n

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Pronouncing the R in Dutch<\/a><\/h3>\n

Pronouncing the R when speaking Dutch is a challenge. On this post, Jake gives us a crash course of the four most basic and widespread pronunciations of the Dutch r.<\/p>\n

Dutch Children’s Books for Bookwormish Beginners<\/a><\/h3>\n

Reading can be a great way to improve your Dutch and this post has some great suggestions of children’s books in Dutch.<\/p>\n

Interviewing in Dutch<\/a><\/h3>\n

When you are looking for a job, it is important to be prepared for the interview. In this post, you will find very useful tips for job interviews with a good list of questions and related vocabulary.<\/p>\n

Controversial Insults in Dutch<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learning insults in a foreign language is always fun! On this post, you will find a short list of controversial insults in Dutch so that no one catches you off guard.<\/p>\n

6 Things to Know About Having Babies in the Netherlands<\/a><\/h3>\n

Having babies in the Netherlands can be quite different from your home country. This post covers 6 important aspects of having babies in the Netherlands including home births and midwives.<\/p>\n

What Happens with Burn Out in the Netherlands<\/a><\/h3>\n

Burn out and the way it is dealt with in the Netherlands can be a bit controversial. This post covers some basic information about what happens if you feel you are overwhelmed and need to take some time off.<\/p>\n

Ordering Drinks in Dutch<\/a><\/h3>\n

Whether you live in the Netherlands or are just visiting, ordering drinks is a basic necessity! In this post, you will find useful information about the types of drinks and how to order these.<\/p>\n

Ordering Food in Dutch<\/a><\/h3>\n

Just like ordering drinks, being able to communicate your food choice to a waiter is very important. From the basic ingredients you might come across to food allergies and tips, this blog post will prepare you for your next Dutch lunch date!<\/p>\n

5 Words and Phrases for your Everyday Dutch<\/a><\/h3>\n

There are a few words and expressions that can help you sound more local or native. This blog post covers 5 common words and phrases that you can easily add to your vocabulary to sound more native and make your conversation flow better.<\/p>\n

Fun Ways to Learn New Vocabulary<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learning new vocabulary can be a daunting task. This post covers some fun and useful ways to learn new words and phrases so that you can start talking Dutch in no time.<\/p>\n

On behalf of the Transparent Language Dutch blog team, I would like to thank you for continuing to read the posts and create a meaningful dialogue! We look forward to continuing this in 2018!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

2017 has been a great year for learning Dutch! The blog posts from this year covered a diverse range of topics some of which sparked great conversations! The most popular posts for this year are the following: Pronouncing the R in Dutch Pronouncing the R when speaking Dutch is a challenge. On this post, Jake…<\/p>\n

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