Why a gym is the perfect place to practice your Dutch skills
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
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Learn Dutch with Joost Klein’s Europapa!
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
Direct Dutch filmclub – zondag 03 maart ‘Het Diner’
Are you looking for an entertaining way to practise your Dutch – wil je je Nederlands oefenen op een leuke manier? Join us for … Read more
Direct Dutch workshop ‘Den Haag’
Schrijf je nu gratis in voor onze workshop over Den Haag op zondag 28 januari! Geschikt voor level A2 en hoger. Date > … Read more
Spreek Nederlands Dag – 22 oktober 2023
Spreek Nederlands Dag 2023 is fully booked. We apologies for the inconvenience. Our next event is Direct Dutch filmclub on Sunday December 10, 2023. … Read more
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