Master Dutch Like a Pro (and Enjoy Stroopwafels Along the Way) Are you brand-new to the language scene or a native speaker looking to sharpen your skills? Either way, without a plan you’ll get nowhere. In this post, I’ll share
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Growing Up Speaking Dutch: How Kids Learn the Language in the Netherlands The Early Years: Preschool (Peuterspeelzaal) In the Netherlands, children can start their language journey as early as age two at a peuterspeelzaal (preschool playgroup) or daycare. These preschools
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What Makes Dutch Unique Compared to Other European Languages Considering learning Dutch? You’re in for an exciting linguistic adventure. Dutch offers a blend of familiarity and novelty that sets it apart from other European languages. Often described as a language
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Dutch in Former Colonies: Aruba, Curaçao, Suriname and Beyond Dutch may be a small language by global standards, but its reach extends far beyond Europe. Thanks to centuries of trade, colonization, and migration, Dutch has planted roots in various corners
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The Influence of Other Languages on Dutch: Loanwords and More Dutch may be a Germanic language at its core, but it has never been shy about borrowing words from its neighbors and even far-off lands. Linguists estimate that roughly 20%
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The History and Evolution of the Dutch Language Learning Dutch can sometimes feel like unraveling a mystery novel. And in a way, it is. Understanding how Dutch evolved over time is not only fascinating but also practical for learners. In
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What Are the Similarities Between Dutch and German? Living in the Netherlands as an English speaker and learning Dutch? Goed zo, good job! You might also have wondered about German, the Netherlands’ bigger linguistic cousin next door. Dutch and German
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Dutch vs. Flemish: What are the differences? If you’ve been learning Dutch in the Netherlands, you might do a double-take the first time you hear a Belgian speak Dutch. Is it the same language? Yes! Dutch spoken in Flanders (northern
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Practical Tips to Speak Dutch More Fluently, Faster Living in the Netherlands as an English speaker? Goed bezig! (good job) for taking on Dutch. You might have noticed that nearly everyone around you speaks English – about 90% of Dutch
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How Effective Are Automated Exercises and Feedback in Language Learning? Learning Dutch as an English-speaking adult in the Netherlands can feel like an uphill battle. But technology is changing the game. Language apps and AI tools have made it easier
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