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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.
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.
Speaking Dutch helps you understand the Dutch
Finn Niina Pussinen made the radical switch to using Dutch for her job. “At first, speaking Dutch felt like running a 100m dash on one leg and with two hands tied behind my back."
How do you keep your business English sharp?
You write emails, participate in meetings and give presentations in English. But is your use of language always correct? How do you ensure that your language use remains professional and natural, even if you don't speak English every day?
What do you say in French? 27 phrases you want to have at the ready
Does this sound familiar? You think you can manage in a foreign language, but when it comes to conversation, nothing comes out. What can help is to have a number of phrases in your head for different situations. Especially for anyone who has contact with French speakers, we have listed 27 of these phrases below.