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Mastering Dutch: Days of the Week, Months of the Year, and Seasons

Are you considering learning the Dutch language? Whether you’re planning a trip to the Netherlands, want to expand your cultural horizons, or simply enjoy the challenge of learning a new language, you’ve come to the right place! One of the fundamental building blocks of any language is understanding its system of time. In this blog

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Top 5 Things You Should Know When Looking for a Job in the Netherlands

Are you an expat considering a move to the Netherlands for work? Or have you recently moved to the charming land of tulips and windmills in search of new career opportunities? Wondering what you need to know? Look no further! In this blog post, we will cover five essential aspects that every expat should know

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King’s Day in the Kingdom of the Netherlands: yesterday and today

King’s Day – there’s hardly a person in the Kingdom of the Netherlands who does not celebrate this holiday. Every square meter of this small land is decorated in all possible shades of orange on this special day. Everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, from tourists and foreigners to natives, wears at least some

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Dutch articles: word groups with ‘de’ and ‘het’ to facilitate your learning

Articles… All Dutch language learners have mixed feelings about this topic. Compared with the English language rules of when to use which article, ie., ‘an’, ‘a’ or ‘the’, the rules concerning Dutch articles, or often the lack thereof, can be confusing. To make it easier for you to learn the rules of using de and het, we have put together lots of helpful information on this subject.

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Public holidays in the Netherlands: How to plan your holidays in a clever way

The Dutch are smart and plan bridging days to stretch the weekends. Assuming the traditional five-day-a-week system, by taking just one day off work, e.g. the Friday after Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day), you get to enjoy a four-day long weekend! Most Dutch people, whenever possible, take advantage of the holidays and spend their free time actively.

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