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I learned fluent Dutch at this Dutch school; here’s why you should too

I’ve lived in the Netherlands for years, and I can finally say something I never thought I’d say: I speak fluent Dutch. And no, I didn’t grow up speaking it. […]

Tongue twisters to trick your tongue into talking Dutch

Learning Dutch is kind of like forcing your throat to compete in the Olympic gymnastics when it’s only ever played T-ball. But, as we all know, practice makes perfect! So, […]

This is one of the only Dutch schools that can take your level to C1 — Meet Taalthuis

So, you’ve decided to learn Dutch. Brave. Very brave.  But before you start sweating over the difference between de and het (good luck with that), let us introduce you to […]

Brainwash: Anatomy of a Dutch language course

Ready to start speaking Dutch? The Dutch Brainwash school, which sponsored this piece, invited DutchNews’ Lauren Comiteau to visit a...

Intensive, semi-intensive or bi-weekly: This Amsterdam-based Dutch language school offers it all

From your job prospects to making friends and being able to communicate with others in your day-to-day life, learning Dutch is a huge asset when you’re living in the Netherlands. ...

Pass the inburgering (integration) speaking exam easily with this simple method

Ah, the long-feared Dutch inburgering speaking exam: what a test! Many internationals have stepped nervously into DUO’s exam halls, ready to speak their best Dutch in an attempt to...

Living in the Netherlands without speaking Dutch

Living in The Netherlands without speaking Dutch, should you go for it or ‘vergeet het maar‘? Here’s a glimpse into life in Holland when you forgo learning Dutch. Do I […]

11 Dutch songs to learn the language (and culture!) 

You could say that listening to Dutch music for the first time is like taking your first sip of wine. It’s a taste that you initially cringe at, but as […]

Inburgering with DN: 10 Dutch words every foreigner in NL uses

There are some Dutch words which all foreigners in the Netherlands seem to adopt as soon as they get off...

Taalcursus, lunchen of gewoon lekker lezen: de bieb in Gouda is populair

Newcomers face tougher Dutch standards, but some see opportunity

The Netherlands has raised the level of Dutch it expects from newcomers. For those who reach B1, the payoff goes...

Back to the office: learning Dutch at work is the new perk

With working from home increasingly out of favour with employers, offering in-company Dutch courses can be a great way of...

9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to attack! Erm, we mean to flirt with them, of course. But wait, how’s […]

In need of a giggle? This American comedian perfectly explains the hilarity of learning Dutch

Ever done a double-take when someone yells “kijk uit“? Do Dutch names still tickle you? Michelle Buteau knows the struggle.  Dutch is a wonderful and diverse language, but when lea...

Studenten Nederlands, er ligt een revolutionaire taak voor jullie

How expats tackle Dutch language issues without giving away data

A letter from the Belastingdienst has landed on the doormat, and it might as well be written in code. At...

Op deze basisschool krijgen de kinderen tweetalig onderwijs. ‘Handig als ik later profvoetballer ben’

Hang de Spaanse vlag uit

‘Het eerste Nederlandse woord dat me bijbleef, is lucifer. In het Spaans is dat gewoon de duivel’

‘Eenmaal in Nederland kreeg ik bij taalscholen te horen: u bent blind, daar kunnen wij niet mee omgaan’

Groningen University launches Frisian language degree

Groningen University has launched a bachelor’s degree programme in the Frisian language, the first standalone course in the country’s second...

Waarom Heracles kiest voor Engelse les en niet voor Nederlands: ‘Anders word je eenzaam’

Een broodje bestellen bij de bakker? Chafik Abbas hoeft het voorlopig nog niet in het Nederlands te doen. De Franse aanvaller van Heracles spreekt nauwelijks Engels en dat moet eer...

Doe normaal, wees gewoon, drink Senseo, want wee je gebeente als je bekakt overkomt, zoals Kaag

15 dang smart things Dutch people do

Whether it’s hot tips on saving money or getting furniture up those narrow staircases, the Dutch are constantly coming up with innovative life hacks.  But what clever things are pa...