Learning Dutch
Dutch Courses vs. Immersing Online: Which Works Better?
Should you pay for a structured Dutch course or just immerse yourself online for free? Here is the honest trade-off, and why the best answer is usually both.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Students, family & social
Will a Dutch Partner Magically Teach You the Language?
A Dutch partner sounds like a free language teacher. The reality is more complicated. Here is what dating a local really does for your Dutch, and what it does not.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Learning Dutch
Should You Switch Your Phone to Dutch to Learn Faster?
Switching your phone to Dutch is a classic immersion hack. Here is when it genuinely helps, when it just frustrates you, and how to do it without locking yourself out.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Learning Dutch
Does Listening to NOS Jeugdjournaal Help Your Dutch Pronunciation?
NOS Jeugdjournaal is the Dutch kids' news: slow, clear, and free. Here is how it helps your pronunciation and listening, and how to use it the right way.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Learning Dutch
Watching Dutch Cartoons to Learn? What Adult Expats Should Do Instead
Can you learn Dutch by watching cartoons? Here is the honest answer for adult expats, why passive watching is slow, and what to do instead.
Lawrence Arya··4 min