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A quick bakkie? Understanding Dutch coffee culture
If you're living in the Netherlands, you’ve probably heard someone ask, “Zullen we een bakkie doen?” It means, “Shall we have a coffee?” But it’s more than just a drink. In the Netherlands, coffee is part of the culture. It’s about connection, comfort, and routine.
From espresso to sprezzatura: why Italian sounds so irresistible
You order a cappuccino, shout “bravo!” at a concert, or dream of la dolce vita. Without even noticing, you’re already speaking a little Italian. The language is everywhere—in our kitchens, fashion, music, and even in everyday speech. In this blog, we dive into the charm of Italian words. From familiar favourites to the ultimate expression of effortless cool: sprezzatura.
Why personalised language training works better
When you want to learn a new language, the fastest and most effective way is to follow a programme made just for you. That’s what we offer at Regina Coeli — training that’s fully tailored to your needs. No general lessons. No standard approach. You learn what matters to you.
Greeting in Portuguese – in Portugal and Brazil
Learning a new language often starts with a simple greeting. If you're learning Portuguese, it's important to think about which country you’re going to. Portugal and Brazil have different customs. A simple “Olá” is not always enough!
Does AI make learning foreign languages unnecessary?
As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, many people have started to wonder whether learning other languages is really necessary. Why invest hours in learning French or understanding the complex German cases when an app like Google Translate can do it for you with the click of a button?
Learning Italian: Duolingo, group lessons or ‘the Nuns of Vught’?
Learning Italian is an adventure unto itself. Just a few words of this melodious language and you can already picture yourself in the world of opera, la dolce vita and, of course, mouth-watering Italian cuisine. It is therefore no surprise that many people have enthusiastically started using apps like Duolingo to learn the language. It is accessible, partially free and gamified. So why do so many people nevertheless end up quitting halfway through? Do they discover at that point that, despite their best efforts, they still cannot hold a conversation in Italian?