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4 tips to learn new vocabulary

4 tips to learn new vocabulary

Many students struggle to find an effective way to learn new vocabulary. Understanding a new word isn't hard, but making it stick is a real art!

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Top 10 nouns in Dutch (most used)

Top 10 nouns in Dutch (most used)

Can you guess what nouns are the most often used in Dutch language? I bet some

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8 words that teach us something about the Dutch

8 words that teach us something about the Dutch

Sometimes words can tell us a lot about culture. Let's look at 8 typical Dutch words!

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Which of these 6 animals are you?

Which of these 6 animals are you?

Let's learn some fun words to describe people!

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They keep talking English to me!

They keep talking English to me!

Why do Dutch people often reply in English instead of Dutch?

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3 tips to learn 2 languages at the same time

3 tips to learn 2 languages at the same time

How do you learn multiple languages at once? And is that even possible?

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Inburgeren: The inburgeringsexam

Inburgeren: The inburgeringsexam

Ready to test your Dutch? Maybe you are preparing for het inburgeringsexamen. Learn all about it!

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SoFT KeTCHuP explained: Dutch Spelling

SoFT KeTCHuP explained: Dutch Spelling

Maybe you've heard of this rule. It's really handy if you want to conjugate verbs in the past tense.

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Dutch Podcasts - 3 reasons why you need them

Dutch Podcasts - 3 reasons why you need them

There are many Dutch podcasts (like ours) and here are 3 reasons why you should listen to them!

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How to learn Dutch fast

How to learn Dutch fast

How to learn Dutch fast

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How to learn Dutch

How to learn Dutch

How to learn Dutch? If you ask yourself this question, you probably start or continue your Dutch language journey today! Learning Dutch takes time and perseverence but it's also fun. In this article we will give you some handy tips, so you can start learning Dutch today!

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Hey I have you gewhatsappt!

Hey I have you gewhatsappt!

Other languages influence the Dutch language. Have you noticed that the Dutch even conjugate English nouns?

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I am afraid of the speaking exam!

I am afraid of the speaking exam!

Afraid of the Dutch inburgeringsexam? No worries! Here you can find some tips and tricks!

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Are you a pietje-precies?

Are you a pietje-precies?

You probably know some traditional Dutch names, like Peter, Piet, Karel, Henk en Truus. But did you that you can use some traditional Dutch names to describe a character trait or situation? Give yourself a well deserved break from the dry grammar and give a fun twist to your Dutch conversation.

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Say it with colours

Say it with colours

Use the colours to express yourself in Dutch! Dutch expressions with colours.

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Dutch Skype Lessons: Learn Dutch online!

Dutch Skype Lessons: Learn Dutch online!

Online Dutch Video lessons by The Dutch Online Academy

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7 Dutch compound words with a suprising meaning

7 Dutch compound words with a suprising meaning

What do Dutch compound words look like? Here we give you a few examples!

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What is the difference between Dutch and Flemish?

What is the difference between Dutch and Flemish?

Are there differences between Dutch and Flemish? Flemish is the name for the Dutch language spoken in Flanders. And although the countries are quite similar, there are differences.

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What countries speak Dutch and how many people speak it

What countries speak Dutch and how many people speak it

Thinking about learning the Dutch language? Then you might wonder what countries speak Dutch! Dutch language might seem small, but did you know that Dutch is in eighth place in the European Union and is an official language in six countries?

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Is Dutch a hard language to learn?

Is Dutch a hard language to learn?

Learning Dutch is more fun with The Dutch Online Academy! Did you know we also have podcasts? Take a look [here](https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/podcast).

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Dutch grammar exercises: how to choose the right path

Dutch grammar exercises: how to choose the right path

Dutch grammar exercises are extremely important for learning Dutch | Learn Dutch fast with Dutch exercises and Dutch explanations by Dutch Online Academy

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Position verbs in Dutch: zitten liggen staan hangen

Position verbs in Dutch: zitten liggen staan hangen

How to use to be in Dutch to describe position. Use the position verbs zitten liggen staan hangen correctly. Dutch grammar exercises and explanations

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Dutch grammar versus English grammar

Dutch grammar versus English grammar

English versus Dutch: how similar are Dutch and English? Learn Dutch online. Dutch grammar exercises. What are the differences Dutch and English

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