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Learning a foreign language with dyslexia
Many professionals with dyslexia think languages are not for them. Often, this says more about earlier learning experiences than about what is still possible today. A personal, practical approach with room for listening, speaking and repetition can make all the difference.
How to get Dutch people to speak Dutch with you
You start a conversation in Dutch. The other person hears your accent, smiles kindly and replies in English. For many expats in the Netherlands, this is a familiar situation. Dutch people often switch to English because they want to be helpful. In many situations, that is convenient. But if you are trying to improve your Dutch, it can also be frustrating. So how do you encourage Dutch people to keep speaking Dutch with you?
Can adults still learn a foreign language?
Adults can still learn a new language very well. In many cases, they even have clear advantages. They have already built up knowledge, experience and a feel for language.
Learn a language quickly and effectively as a professional
Learning a language quickly as a professional calls for focus, a personal approach and intensity. In this article, you will discover what really works, and what does not.
Writing good emails in German
Do you ever write emails in German? Then you know you have to take a bit of time to do that well, not only because writing in German may not be as easy as it is in your native language, but also because firing off a quick email without a proper salutation and ending isn’t an option.
What Dutch can bring you as an expat
Many expats who live and work in the Netherlands think it’s not really necessary to learn Dutch. English is the lingua franca at many large companies and when it isn’t, Dutch colleagues will quickly switch to English to accommodate those who don’t speak their language. The Dutch really enjoy speaking English. You can even get by using only English in your free time. So why should you bother learning Dutch? We’d like to give you three solid reasons for doing so.