If you work in an English-speaking environment, you may not feel the immediate need to learn the Dutch language. All meetings and consultations will be conducted in English. So, learning Dutch will feel like a waste of time and money. But it is very likely that some of your colleagues are Dutch and when they’re having lunch or a “vrijmibo” (Friday afternoon drinks), they’ll get together, let their hair down, switch to Dutch and you’ll feel the odd one out.
By Ruud Hisgen, written for IamExpat in June 2024 A fitness centre (sportschool) is not only good for your health, but it is … Read more
Do you want to watch every match of Euro 2024 and improve your Dutch at the same time? Our idea! Whether you’re cheering for … Read more
By Ruud Hisgen (Direct Dutch Institute) In these turbulent times of conflict and war, let’s discuss some uplifting words and phrases in the Dutch … Read more
Written by Ruud Hisgen for Iamexpat in april 2024 The last time a song sung in the Dutch language won first prize in the … Read more
Learn the Dutch language by looking a the paintings from the Dutch masters. Here are 5 classic paintings you shouldn’t miss!
On March 27, 2023, Wim de Bie passed away at the age of 83 and Dutch society was in mourning. He was part of … Read more
‘We’re all goin’ on a summer holiday / No more workin’ for a week or two / Fun and laughter on a summer holiday … Read more
There is no better way to improve one’s vocabulary than to read books. In his latest book ‘De lezende mens’ (The Reading Human), written together … Read more
Why do many foreigners living in the Netherlands and Belgium shy away from learning Dutch? Is it because they think it is too difficult? … Read more
So you want to learn Dutch, but you have no idea where to start? On this page you can find all the information you need!
In our Direct Dutch – I am Expat competition of fall 2022, we asked the participants what they tried so far to learn Dutch. … Read more
We hopen dat je aan het genieten bent van een heerlijke zomer! We hope you are having a wonderful summer! From wherever you are, … Read more
Here are six key words and phrases that you should learn if you’re planning on staying at your Dutch friend’s house, or if you’re planning on hosting some guests while in the Netherlands.
