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Six tips to help you understand German cases
If you've ever studied German – whether at school, university or later in life – you probably remember the infamous case system. You may even remember the list: mit, nach, bei, seit... Whether you can apply them is another question...
How to conjugate English verbs in Dutch
'Ik heb het systeem geüpgraded.' It may sound a little strange in Dutch, but linguistically it is correct. We are seeing more and more English verbs becoming established in the Dutch language. Although they retain their English pronunciation, they are conjugated in the Dutch manner. In this article, we explain the rules and provide a list of examples.
What is your language challenge for 2026?
Better collaboration, more persuasive communication, smarter networking. You may not realise it, but it all starts with language. Especially if you work in a language you did not grow up with, it is a good idea to consider how you come across in that language. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to neglect your language skills. So choose your language challenge for this year now and make a plan.
Five practical tips to start learning French
Want to learn French, but not sure where to start? In this article, we'll take you through French grammar in a few steps. If you approach this in a structured way, you'll be able to form simple sentences in no time. And once you have a good foundation in French, you'll naturally want to learn more.
What is the best way for you to learn Dutch?
You have decided that you want to improve your Dutch. Perhaps you no longer want to rely on English in everyday situations. Perhaps you need Dutch for your career, your family life or your confidence in the Netherlands. Or perhaps you simply want to feel more at home. Whatever your reason, learning Dutch successfully is not only about motivation. It is also about choosing an approach that fits your goals, your daily life and the way you learn best.
Good intentions: How are you really going to learn that foreign language?
Has learning Spanish been on your wish list for a long time? Have you been feeling uncomfortable with speaking English for ages, and now you want to do something about it? Or do you want to make steps in your career in the near future for which better language skills would be particularly useful? In this article, you’ll learn more about the five crucial steps to learning a foreign language. Whether you’re at the beginning of a new year, a new month or a new day, learning a language is always a good idea. Would you like to get started right away? At Regina Coeli, we are happy to help you with a personalised learning programme that works.