The Dutch Doom Diaries: 7 Dangers of Not Learning (Any) Dutch
Dear diary, Today was another dynamic day at The Language Institute TaalTaal in Scheveningen.
How to Feel More Included When Speaking Dutch, Even if Your Vocabulary is Limited
Have you ever wondered if you have truly magical powers? Every time you walk in The Netherlands, people stop speaking Dutch and automatically switch over to English, even if you are the only non-Dutch native in the room… It happens just like that, almost like magic!
5 key skills you develop in an Online MBA to help “future-proof” your career
When considering an online MBA, you compare the advantages and disadvantages of studying online versus on-campus. One of the primary concerns mentioned by prospective students is employers’ perception of an online degree.
How to gently force Dutch people to speak their language with you
Have you already started to learn Dutch? Congratulations! And.. how have you liked your new adventure so far? Chances are high that at least you will have one frustration. It is easy to guess.
Language boot camp: What Does a Week in an Intensive Language Course Look Like?
Learning a new language is a rewarding, and likely time-consuming experience. However, those looking to seriously kickstart their competency can choose to enroll in an intensive, week-long course. Learning this way is demanding, but enormously rewarding and can yield faster than other methods. Before embarking on such a journey, it’s important to know what’s involved….
How to survive in your Dutch office… In Dutch!
Don’t just survive – Thrive! Living in the Netherlands is wonderful, but working in a Dutch office can be a bit of a challenge sometimes. However, there are ways to not only survive the Dutch office but even thrive in a Dutch workplace. We at Taalhuis Amsterdam would love to walk through your day and…
The Best Strategy to Learn Dutch? Be Open-Minded
Albert understands why people don’t want to learn Dutch – he hated studying language, too! So he developed a new strategy to make the process easier and more enjoyable. You might not expect it from a Dutchman, but Albert Both is full of laughs. He helps you relax, which is a key part of his…
5 Advantages of the Blended Learning Approach to Language
Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash The pace of life within the modern global environment is one that demands confidence and flexibility. With the lines of communication more open than ever and the proliferation of opportunity spread across the globe, we no longer live in a world where rigid structures and close-minded approaches are able to…
Zero Carbon Emissions with Ammonia?
In the not too distant future, the next tech disruption may very well come from something called “NH3,” more popularly known as ammonia. In early June, Rotterdam will host a conference on NH3, exploring the business surrounding using ammonia as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Dubbed the third European Conference on Sustainable Ammonia Solutions,…
Spanish Lessons in Amsterdam
There are about 6,500 languages in the world – that we know of. Among them, Spanish is considered one of the most beautiful. It’s no wonder you’re interested in learning it but choosing to learn a new language is the easy part, getting started is where people often get stuck. Partly because if you’re looking…