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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.
Learn Dutch as a Professional in the Netherlands
Learning Dutch as an international is not only about language. It is also about confidence, independence and feeling more at home in the Netherlands. But real progress rarely comes from a generic approach. In this article, we explore what makes a Dutch learning method truly effective, and why a personal, focused route often makes all the difference.
From understandable Dutch to powerful Dutch
Many people who learn foreign languages would like to sound like native speakers. But even when you exclusively speak the new language for years, you can still end up with a noticeable accent. How can you work on proper pronunciation from the start? We spoke about this with Yvonne Tupker, a speech therapist and Dutch language trainer at Regina Coeli.