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Let's speak Dutch! Join our Praat Nederlands Café
Regina Coeli is hosting a Praat Nederlands Café at the High Tech Campus on 26 November. Learning Dutch is one thing. Actually speaking it is another! And the best way to become more confident is to practise in a relaxed, friendly environment.
How to start a conversation in Dutch
Your Dutch is pretty good. But starting a conversation can still feel difficult. At the coffee machine with a colleague. In the street with your neighbour. At the school gate with another parent. At your sports club or at a networking event. What do you say after Hoi?
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.
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.