Creating Dutch HabitsWhy should we create Dutch habits? When we do something new, it requires a lot of brain power. Do you remember the first time you drove a car? Every action required an active thought: checking mirrors, switching gears, to brake before a curve, where to put your hands on the steering wheel while…
Why? My daughters have sung along with everything they hear on the radio, old-fashioned cd’s, Spotify or, more recently, Tiktok, for as long as I can remember. Mostly English songs, even though Dutch and Spanish are their native languages. They mimic the sounds and ask me what it means. Little by little they learn English words…
Afraid to speak…? Language was created to communicate. Learning a new language is mostly a process of trial-and-error. Even people who memorize the whole dictionary and learn all the grammar rules will have to start practicing and using these words and rules at some point if they ever want to become fluent. Don’t wait till you “have enough words” or…
How to grow your vocabulary Hoi! Hoe gaat het met je Nederlands? We hope you’ve had a good month. Check at our website for the latest information on private lessons and upcoming classes, including our new Conversation Course, Beginners I, and Intermediate I! “I understand what they’re asking, but when I look for words to respond I…
A new way of looking at learning Hoi! Hoe gaat het met je Nederlands? We hope you’ve had a dry month. Check at our website for the latest information on private lessons and upcoming classes! Learn like a child? Why (not)? Kids have the ability to learn languages quick and effortlessly, and it is said that…
“I want to change my job so badly, but don’t think I can”. Sweating from the combination of our school’s tall staircase typical of many old Amsterdam schoolbuildings and the Dutch sultry summer weather, she sits down in a chair in front of me. “I’d love to work again in my field of expertise, but…
One of the biggest struggles for most new language learners are the feelings that come with learning and making mistakes. The first attempts to speak a new language are usually not pretty. You feel small, self esteem crumbles, you become super self-conscious. Some people make an incredible progress once started, while others take classes for…
Hoi! Hoe gaat het met je Nederlands? Do you feel too nervous to make the switch to Dutch in your workplace? Ever feel daunted when surrounded by your colleagues all speaking in Dutch? This month we want to share some ideas about how you can turn this around. (While we focus on the workplace here, a lot…
You want to apply for your permanent residence permit, but first you need to pass one of the official government exams. Or maybe you are looking for a job and you’d like to improve your chances by adding Dutch to your Curriculum Vitae. You are wondering – what exam do I take? Inburgeringsexam, Staatsexamen I…
Once you understand the basic rules of the game called word order in Dutch, use this flowchart to check if your verbs in the sentence are in the right place. Not sure about the rules? Look at the chart in your textbook or re-watch the word order videos. Or send us an email! [email protected]
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Any questions about our method? About our courses and classes? About Rubio Dutch? About prices?
Leave us your email address and/or phone number, let us know how we can help you, and we’ll contact you asap!
