Learn Dutch in the Netherlands and learning about life or living in the Netherlands
compiled by
Anne Ku
About learning the Dutch language and life in the Netherlands come from Bon Journal and Diary entries written by Anne Ku
The Dutch have a sense of humour, no doubt about that. The Dutch are more direct than the English. They don't take offense if you say no. But they do get annoyed if you dodge the answer or ask an indirect question ---- at least in my short experience here in the Netherlands.
Dutch is an old language, older than English. Dutch and German have a 50% overlap in vocabulary. [You don't capitalise nouns in Dutch but you do in German.]
This page will only get more populated with links and useful information as I get more into speaking the language of cunning linguists!
Many people have written to ask about learning Dutch in the Netherlands. Unfortunately I am also trying to learn the language and get used to living here. I don't teach Dutch but I can give you my recommendations.
I still have a backlog of correcting my initial pages on the Dutch language after taking Syl's award-winning course in Bussum. Help me create time to do this by checking out my CD on CDBABY --- oh yes, buy one for yourself or as a gift to someone you love.
Vriendelijk groeten, Anne
created: 24 March 2004
latest update: 24 November 2006
Concerts in the Netherlands - programme notes in English, forthcoming events
More links to come
common words in Dutch
Dutch sentences
colours
Calendar: days of the week, months, seasons
New words in Dutch
Short words - loads of these
positively wonderful words
Negative words
Useful phrases
About learning the Dutch language
A plan of action for learning Dutch
Dutch language class
Dutch immersion course
Running in Dutch
Learning Dutch
Finding a place to live in the Netherlands? See links at the bottom of Dream House in Utrecht
Concerts in the Netherlands - programme notes in English, forthcoming events