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!
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…
4 Good Tips for Assimilating to Dutch Culture
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…
Tips on How to Make Dutch Friends & Cultural Norms
Internationals living in the Netherlands often mention the challenges they face with respects to integrating into Dutch society, learning the language and more importantly making Dutch friends. The Dutch, most likely having their own set of friends over the years, (and have usually been friends with them for years) locals may not necessarily feel the…