8 Ways to Learn Dutch Fast
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.
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!
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 teach you some handy and…
Finding Better Opportunities with CELTA
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…
Revealed: The Best Languages to Learn 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…
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…
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…
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