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Learn the language of your holiday destination: how to get started on your own
On holiday, a new language is all around you. On the menu in that small restaurant. On the sign at the bakery. In the chat between the waiter and the table next to you. On packaging in the supermarket, posters in the street and announcements at the station. Of course, this will not make you fluent. But it can open the door to the language a little. Enough to enjoy it during your holiday.
A language boost on holiday
A holiday is a time to recharge. To step away from work, your calendar and your daily routines. But that is exactly why it also creates space for something you may not get around to in daily life: refreshing your language skills.
Keep your language skills fresh with fun five-minute challenges
Want to give your brain a little workout during the holidays? These short language challenges are a fun way to stay sharp—even when you're relaxing.
A small guide to Dutch football words, habits and orange streets
If you live in the Netherlands during the World Cup or another tournament, you may suddenly notice that the country changes colour. For expats, this can be charming, surprising or slightly confusing. Why orange? Why are entire streets decorated? And what does Hup Holland Hup actually mean?
Applying for a job in the Netherlands
If you are an expat looking for a job in the Netherlands, it is extremely helpful to understand the Dutch way of applying for jobs. Perhaps your Dutch is good enough to apply in Dutch. For international positions, you can often apply in English. Nevertheless, it is useful to know the customs and expectations of the average application procedure in the Netherlands.
Meetings in the Netherlands
Nowhere else will you have as many meetings as in Dutch companies. The Dutch adore consulting, brainstorming and meeting up. Even though you often hear them sighing about their diaries being packed with back-to-back meetings, the alternative—no meetings—would be even less appealing. Then the Dutch would feel left out and that their opinion does not count. Do you find Dutch meetings something of an enigma? Then read on for some pearls of wisdom and helpful tips.