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
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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
5 Dutch paintings to help you learn the language
Learn the Dutch language by looking a the paintings from the Dutch masters. Here are 5 classic paintings you shouldn’t miss!
7 tenacious myths about the Dutch language
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
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
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
Direct Dutch online classes
Are online Dutch language courses worth your time? On this page you can find all the information you need.
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
Help Sinterklaas to make a ‘gedicht’!
Sinterklaas is in need of some help! There were troubles on the boat from Spain to the Netherlands, and he ran out of time … 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
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