Learning Dutch
Memrise vs. Clozemaster for Dutch: Does Grammar Stick?
Memrise and Clozemaster both drill Dutch with spaced repetition, but only one really builds grammar. Here is how they differ and which fits your level.
Lawrence Arya··4 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
Phrases & daily life
The Real Meaning of 'Gezellig' (and Why It Opens Doors)
Gezellig is the most Dutch word there is, and impossible to translate. Here is what it really means, how to use it, and why it is your key to connecting with locals.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Phrases & daily life
Drop the 'Schattie': 20 Real Dutch Romantic Pet Names
Calling your Dutch partner schattie will get you teased. Here is the real, warmer, funnier vocabulary of Dutch affection, from schatje to snoepje.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Learning Dutch
German vs Dutch: Fixing Your False Friends
German is a huge head start in Dutch, until a false friend trips you up. Here are the words that look the same and mean something else entirely.
Lawrence Arya··5 min