Expats learning Dutch

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Member since 12 October 2010

AmsterdaveNew member12 October 2010 20:06:37

Hey,

We just settled into an apartment in Amsterdam and I'm working in a semi-English semi-Dutch environment. I think I'd get a lot out of living here if I can learn the language ASAP. All I know thus far is to say lekker whenever possible.

Anyone willing to grab some beers and speak some dutch, I'd be keen to meet at a pub somewhere in Amsterdam.

Proost

Dave

Sheetul ViP

Member since 12 August 2010

SheetulViP13 October 2010 07:57:46

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Welcome to Expat-blog, Dave

Hope that you establish lot of new contacts soon.

Regards,
Sheetul

melissaj New member

Member since 20 November 2010

melissajNew member20 November 2010 11:00:37

Hi there. I moved to the Netherlands from Canada about 6 months ago. The ROC is a good place to look for Dutch language lessons. And if you want to connect to other expats there are a few groups on facebook. I belong to the Canadian International Club on facebook and although it says "canadian" we welcome all nationalities! You might want to try there. There are always group events and it's a good place to meet other expats. Good luck with your language lessons and voel plezier!

Bulldog-Barbie Active member

Member since 25 November 2010

Bulldog-BarbieActive member25 November 2010 10:04:48

I'm actualy going to colledge to improve my Dutch in Alkmaar, although I can understand the language to a reasonable level the grammar leaves me stupified on occasion. The cost is around 150 for the lessons. And I wouldn't bother with any CD or home package to learn the language, from my experience all they do is repeat words over and over until you can say them but don't help with any actual sentences.

Amsterdave New member

Member since 12 October 2010

AmsterdaveNew member03 December 2010 13:08:55

Nath.CZ, Unfortunately I can't make those classes due to work commitments. Do keep us posted how they turn out.

My partner is attending a week long intensive language course in a fortnights time. I am curious to see how she develops from this.

suyatna_pamungka Member

Member since 07 December 2010

suyatna_pamungkaMember07 December 2010 09:38:20

Dear everyone. I want to learn dutch. DO you want to be mypartner to language exchange? my mother tounge is Indonesian (bahasa) and i want to learn dutch and english.

PM me please

Nath.CZ New member

Member since 06 February 2010

Nath.CZNew member26 December 2010 15:30:32

Hi everyone again !

The lesson I found finally never start bc of lack of students.

Once again, I am afraid, the lesson does not start !

Thus, I am looking for people Very Motivated to Learn DUTCH QUICKLY ! The lesson are based in Amsterdam, package of 25hours a week for 395 (beginners) + 3CDs & Book including. It's starting the 10 till 14 january (1 week).

There is 2 students registers, I want to register (so 3 students) however, I read it starts with 4 students !!!

The hour costs ar. 12, seems ok comparing to what I found in the market.

Please, Help, People who wants to get a Dutch Level Quick and Have time !

Wish to everyone a merry christmas !!!

Bulldog-Barbie Active member

Member since 25 November 2010

Bulldog-BarbieActive member28 March 2011 18:26:31

There is a whole series of videos on Youtube thay is actually very good, follow the link for the first lesson, they get better and harder as you go along.

youtube.com/watch?v=mkOAVtxoJGA

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