How to Confuse a Dutch Person
During the last couple of weeks I have noticed a great improvement in my Dutch language skills. I can now communicate better then I have been able to before. I became aware of this...
Category: Speaking Dutch
Why Trying To Learn Dutch Feels Like Going Back to School
Maybe it is because I am English and the stereotypical politeness that comes with it that courses me to ask a Dutch person “Spreekt u Engels?” before I bombard them with the language. Whatever...
Why Trying To Speaking Dutch Feels Like Being A Spy
After five years of living in Holland I have come to a conclusion that has not been easy to accept. I have been trying to ignore this revelation for some time but I must...
Double Dutch
When I first moved to Holland I was not sure how much of a language barrier there would be. I knew very little about the country or it language. I started reading a phrase...
