Spreek Nederlands Dag – 22 oktober 2023
Spreek Nederlands Dag 2023, register now! Do you speak Dutch at level A1 or higher? Do you wish you had more opportunities to … Read more
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The top 3 Dutch holiday destinations (according to ‘expats’)!
Most of us won’t go on a trip to a faraway destination this summer. Instead we are all trying to book a holiday home, … Read more
The origin of Dutch sand (zand)
By Ruud Hisgen For most Dutch people the beach is of vital importance. When ZON, ZEE and ZAND are in harmony, life just seems … Read more
Six reasons to learn Dutch
By Ruud Hisgen (Direct Dutch Institute) Ninety percent of residents in the big Dutch cities speak English fluently, the European Comission’s Eurobarometer 386 … Read more
Oefen je Nederlands met Yentl en de Boer – deel 2 ‘t Is begonnen’
Foto: ANP Het muzikale cabaretduo Yentl en de Boer heeft weer een mooie prijs gewonnen. Voor hun lied ‘t Is begonnen kregen zij de … Read more
Direct Dutch online classes
Are online Dutch language courses worth your time? On this page you can find all the information you need.
‘Dutch is easy to learn!’ webinar recordings
Do you want to find out more about Dutch culture and the Dutch language? Here’s a great tip! Listen to the ‘Language and Communications … Read more
Cheers, to 35 years of Direct Dutch!
Dear friends, beste vrienden, Yes, we’re about to enter a new year, hopefully a fresh new year in which the world will recover from … Read more
Oefen je Nederlands met de film ‘Minoes’
Watching a Dutch movie is an entertaining way to improve your Dutch language skills. Here’s a lovely Dutch movie that we at Direct Dutch … Read more
Questions guided tour ‘The Golden Age’ (De Gouden Eeuw)
On this page you will find a selection of the questions we asked during our (digitally) guided tour through Bezuidenhout. Submit your answers after … Read more
Historical walk through Bezuidenhout with (digital) audio guide
Do you want to learn more about your environment and boost your Dutch on the go? We’ve got just what the doctor ordered! We … Read more
Elections First Aid Kit: Dutch voting vocabulary
Do the American elections render you speechless? From Aanhanger to Zetel, boost your Dutch voting vocabulary with our ‘Elections First Aid Kit’. Don’t forget … Read more
Direct Dutch home film club with ‘Wiplala’ (+ contest!)
Watching a Dutch movie is an entertaining way to improve your Dutch language skills. That’s why we regularly organise Direct Dutch film club in … Read more
Welke keuken-woorden ken jij?
Hoe goed ben jij in de (Nederlandse) keuken? Waarmee maak je deeg plat? Waarmee maak je melkschuim? Hoe weet je hoeveel gram suiker je … Read more
Zing Nederlands met je kinderen ‘Slaap kindje slaap’
To sing Dutch, is to learn Dutch! In this series we will explain six of the most popular Dutch traditional nursery rhymes. If you … Read more