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‘Lekker’ is not just about food: how to use this Dutch word
You probably know the Dutch word lekker from conversations about food. A delicious sandwich, a good cup of coffee or a tasty piece of cake. But listen to Dutch people around you and you will soon notice that they use lekker in all kinds of other situations.
Sinterklaas in the Netherlands: Traditions Explained
Why are Dutch children putting shoes by the fireplace? Who is the man arriving by steamboat from Spain? And why is everyone talking about pepernoten? If you're new to the Netherlands, the Sinterklaas season can be rather confusing. Here's your guide to one of the country's most beloved traditions.
Why Dutch people plan everything weeks in advance
You meet a Dutch colleague and say: “We should have a drink sometime.” “Good idea,” they say. “Let me check my agenda.” A few minutes later, you have a date. It is three weeks from now. For many internationals, this can feel strange. Why plan a simple coffee so far in advance? Why not just send a message on Friday and meet that evening? Welcome to Dutch agenda culture.
Learning Dutch for work? Your employer may be able to support you
If better Dutch would help you in your work, it is worth discussing this with your employer. Language training can be more than a personal ambition: it can be part of your professional development.
Why Regina Coeli costs more than a standard language course, and what you get in return
Language training at Regina Coeli costs more than many other language courses. We are open about that. But the difference is not just in the price. It is in the level of personal attention, the focus, the speed and the result you can take back to your work.
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.