You’ve mastered your “dankjewel” and your “alsjeblieft,” but the Dutch language has far more creative and tongue-twisting words to offer. So what are the most complicated and longest Dutch words? We cracked open the dictionary and found out.
Thank you to Talen Coach’s Albert Both for sharing different ways to learn Dutch fast! Everyone wants to learn Dutch fast when they arrive in the Netherlands. But there’s no one size fits all solution.
Dear diary, Today was another dynamic day at The Language Institute TaalTaal in Scheveningen.
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!
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….
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…
As a native or near-native English speaker, who has found themselves in a foreign land, finding work can often be a struggle until you master the local language. Although English is spoken widely in the Netherlands, many jobs will require you to have a strong command of Dutch. And while many businesses in the Netherlands…
Expat life in The Netherlands is great. You can walk into an Irish bar and bond with your French and Spanish friends over a German beer and an Italian pizza. In all seriousness though, this is a multicultural country, and learning a foreign language can turbocharge your career here. Sound like a good deal? Expats…
As an expat, moving to a new country usually means learning a new culture and way of life. The further you move from your home country, the more different that way of life can be. In this article, we go over 4 tips for assimilating into the Dutch culture. Good luck! Learn the language Whichever…
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…
