Written by You probably know Tinder. You definitely know Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat. Ever wonder as an expat family why there is no similar app for, well, expat/immigrant families? We actually did not. But we’re no expat family, aren’t we? So when we found out about MatchFamilies, we were thrilled! ‘The idea comes from my own experience […]
The holiday season is just around the corner, and your local Dutch supermarket is already filling up the Sinterklaas sweets and ‘chocoladeletters’ area. Wouldn’t it be nice to have learned a bit of Dutch this year? So you can experience Halloween and especially Sinterklaas alsmost like a real Dutchie? Keep on reading if you want […]
Do you think learning Dutch is hard? That it will probably take a VERY long time before you’ll even say your first Dutch words? Think again! LearnDutchOnline.nl is the original online Dutch learning center. For over 12 years now. So if we share tips and tricks with you, you can rest assured they work. Brace […]
Every problem has its solution. All puzzles can be solved. Every riddle has an answer. The Dutch language is generally experienced as all three: a problem, a puzzle and a riddle. In this post we’re not going to discuss why; we just want to give you an approach to the language that will unlock it […]
It all depends on the student: there are people that master Dutch within a couple of months. Some can communicate independently within 2 years. And some never really learn it. How long does it take to learn Dutch? Ready for the core answer to this question? The key thing here is: motivation. Do you REALLY […]
Think you have seen and done it all in Holland in the summer? You think Amsterdam is represenative for the rest of our beautiful little country? Think again! Never again get bored during the hot season in NL and get to know the WHOLE of the Dutch lands with this Top 10 AMAZING Things To […]
1. Want to know when to use de or het in Dutch? This is by far the most popular question when it comes to learning Dutch: when to use de or het? The Dutch articles are amongst many Dutch learners favorite nightmares. Some argue there are no rules. Some promote little booklets with guidelines as […]
Together with THE Amsterdam Foodie LearnDutchOnline.nl came up with yet another Top 5. This time we’re highlighting the top 5 BEST restaurants in Amsterdam. Are you in the capital of Holland – and hungry too? Not for long, if you eat at one of these hotspots! The Amsterdam Foodie – AKA Vicky Hampton – first […]
Wondering how Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) and Easter (Pasen) are celebrated in the Netherlands? Although these days might not have a religious value for most Dutch people anymore (similar to Christmas), they still have a christian root. And we still like to take these days off and focus on ourselves and our loved ones. A […]
Did you know the religion of islam has been in the Netherlands for centuries? Read this LDO Blog Ramadaan 2022 Special about islam in the Netherlands to learn more. Especially if you’re islamic yourself, this is essential for you! There’s historical evidence that Willem van Oranje considered converting to islam, albeit for trading purposes. The […]