Albert understands why people don’t want to learn Dutch – he hated studying language, too! So he developed a new strategy to make the process easier and more enjoyable. You might not expect it from a Dutchman, but Albert Both is full of laughs. He helps you relax, which is a key part of his…
Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash The pace of life within the modern global environment is one that demands confidence and flexibility. With the lines of communication more open than ever and the proliferation of opportunity spread across the globe, we no longer live in a world where rigid structures and close-minded approaches are able to…
There are about 6,500 languages in the world – that we know of. Among them, Spanish is considered one of the most beautiful. It’s no wonder you’re interested in learning it but choosing to learn a new language is the easy part, getting started is where people often get stuck. Partly because if you’re looking…
Raising kids can be tough enough, without the added challenge of teaching them multiple languages. Three years ago, when we moved from our home in the UK to the Netherlands, my husband and I weren’t really focusing on the fact that our newborn and toddler would end up bilingual. We talked about how they’d eventually…
Internationals living in the Netherlands often mention the challenges they face with respects to integrating into Dutch society, learning the language and more importantly making Dutch friends. The Dutch, most likely having their own set of friends over the years, (and have usually been friends with them for years) locals may not necessarily feel the…
