Can you learn Dutch by watching video with subtitles?
Watching content in your target language with subtitles is a fun and passive way to study. But you may wonder, can you actually learn a language this way?
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Topics to cover if you’re teaching yourself Dutch
Use this list of topics to structure your own self-paced study plan. It’s perfect if you are looking for an outline to learn Dutch on your own — beginning with basic grammar structures the way you would in a traditional Dutch course.
5 interview tips for landing a job in the Netherlands
Invited to an interview for a job in the Netherlands? If the job involves you relocating from your current location to the Netherlands, I have some tips to help you stand out.
Things you should know before you start learning Dutch
After learning Dutch for the last two years, I can certainly think of some things that I wish I had known sooner, or had done differently. Here are six things things I think you should know.
8 podcasts for intermediate to advanced Dutch learners
These podcasts are all spoken at the pace of a native speaker. Listening to these regularly will surely give you a boost in your Dutch comprehension.
Work culture in the Netherlands: expectations vs. reality
The workplace habits of the Dutch exist for a reason. These habits are worth adapting, but expect to make some conscious efforts in getting there.
30 YouTube channels to follow as you learn Dutch (2024)
I’ve put together this list of 30 YouTube channels for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Dutch. This will give you some ideas and inspiration for content to add into your daily routine while on your path to mastering the language.
25 Dutch blogs to read while you’re learning Dutch
Wondering what some good Dutch blogs or websites are to read for practice when you’re not ready to commit to an entire book? Here are 25 blogs to give you inspiration so you can learn something new, on top of practicing Dutch.
Dutch vs. Canadian office culture differences
From all the research I had done leading up to my move from Toronto to Amsterdam, I had prepared myself for some large, fundamental differences. In reality, the first things that I noticed at work were the small, “normal” everyday behaviours and habits of people in the office.
7 podcasts for beginner Dutch learners
Podcasts are an excellent resource to add to your Dutch learning routine. They allow you to focus entirely on audio — the vocabulary, pronunciation, and the cadence of the words as demonstrated by a native speaker. In order of difficulty, here are the podcasts that I recommend for beginners.