When I consider all of the tools available for learning languages today and compare them to what I had available when I first started, I’m amazed by the range of options. There are apps available for almost every leg of a student’s journey. However, the range of options can also be a little overwhelming. So …
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Regardless of what Dutch language level you aspire toward, learning how to greet people and how to respond in kind will prove to be a fundamental part of your vocabulary. In a previous article, we went into detail about all the different ways to say hello in Dutch. However, a typical follow-up to that is …
Grammar is a fundamental part of learning any new language but that doesn’t make it any more appealing for many learners. When I first started my journey with Dutch, I purposefully avoided studying grammar whenever I could. I disliked grammar enough in my first language, let alone trying to wrestle with it in a second …
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Choosing to learn a new language can be an immensely rewarding path to choose. It opens up new opportunities and offers the potential for experiences that you might not otherwise have access to. It allows you to experience a country and its culture with greater clarity and intimacy, stepping beyond the limited bounds of a …
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Learning a basic greeting will likely be one of the first things you pick up as you embark on your Dutch language studies. Regardless of your motivation for studying Dutch, be it travel, work, or interacting with friends or family, a basic greeting is always a useful piece of vocabulary to have on hand. In …
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When I first moved to the Netherlands with my family, I was a teenager who couldn’t speak a word of Dutch. I remember sitting down in front of the TV, turning the channel to my favorite program, and realizing with dismay that I had no idea what any of the characters were saying. It’s been …
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Before gaining a comprehensive vocabulary or perfecting the nuances of grammar, learning how to say “thank you” in Dutch is vital, especially for those early conversations. During my time in the Netherlands, while I was still fumbling through learning the language and the cultural etiquette, I found that humility, a willingness to try, and a …
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Grammar is often seen as one of the most intimidating parts of learning a new language. It’s the part of your study where you have to peer under the hood of your car and get a feel for how the engine works. Although it can be tempting to skip the study of Dutch tenses and …
Moving to the Netherlands during my formative years, I remember just how different everything felt. I was captivated by the sweeping, open countryside and the canals that carved out the landscape. More than that, however, I remember turning on the TV for the first time and seeing familiar cartoons speaking in a language that was …
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Dutch Personal Pronouns Personal pronouns are words such as I, me, your and it, words which are used to refer to a specific person or actor without having to mention them explicitly. Pronominal forms are a key element of all languages and must be learned early in one’s linguistic journey to communicate effectively. This article …
