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
Herfst is here: Time to update your Dutch vocabulary!
Written by Ruud Hisgen (Direct Dutch Institute) for I am Expat Summer is definitely over and we’re right in the middle of autumn. Storms … 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
‘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
Docent Nederlands gezocht m/v (ZZP)
Heb jij een passie voor taal, mensen en cultuur? Werk je graag als zelfstandige, maar word je ook blij van enthousiaste collega’s met wie … 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
How the Dutch speak the language of COVID-19
Tired of being locked down in these COVID-19 times? Then you’re probably “coronamoe”. As any student of Dutch knows, the Dutchies love coining new … 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
Go beyond A2 with book ‘Alfabet’ (+ find all the words!)
Now is the perfect time to improve your mastery of Dutch! Books will help you. Here is a book that can help you to … Read more