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The Best Dutch TV Shows and Series to Boost Your Dutch

Wouldn't it be nice if you could improve your Dutch sitting on the couch watching TV? Yes, learning Dutch can really be this fun. If you combine watching Dutch language TV shows with a Dutch language course, you can greatly improve your understanding of the language. Luckily for you, there are many Dutch TV shows to watch, in every genre—Dutch comedy TV shows, cartoons on the Nickelodeon Dutch TV channel, crime series, Dutch reality shows, and more. There’s really something for everyone, and for every learner regardless of their current skill level. In this article, we’ll first explain how watching Dutch TV can boost your Dutch. After that, we’ll give you tips on where to watch Dutch TV series. And last but definitely not least,... Show more

How to Say I Love You in Dutch – Romantic Word List

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Dutch could be just what you need to find it. Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Dutch partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At DutchPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Dutch lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material available to... Show more

How to Celebrate April Fools’ Day in Dutch

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Dutch Word of the Day – elephant (noun)

Learn a little Dutch everyday with the free Dutch Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!olifant elephant (noun)Ik zag een olifant in de dierentuin.I saw an elephant at the zoo.De baby olifant speelt met stof in een dierentuin.The baby elephant is playing with dirt in a zoo.grijze olifantgray elephantOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Dutch Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

4 Reasons Why Dutch Slang Words Will Make You Fluent

Learn 4 honest reasons you need Dutch slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Dutch slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Dutch? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Dutch or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Dutch Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a foreign language... Show more

Do You Remember Your First Dutch Word?

Your first Dutch word. Remember when you knew no Dutch. At all. Then one day, somewhere, somehow, you learned how to say hello. Suddenly, you could express yourself in another language. And it didn’t stop there. You learned a few more and picked up some grammar. Word by word, your ability to express yourself in Dutch became greater and greater. You went from “hello” and “My name is...” to expressing opinions, starting up conversations with native Dutch speakers. Because of more words. All the best Dutch speakers understand this one rule: Want to speak advanced Dutch? You need more words. You need our FREE Vocab Lists! Click here to learn more Dutch words for free!

Dutch Word of the Day – calendar (noun)

Learn a little Dutch everyday with the free Dutch Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!kalender calendar (noun)Ik heb onze feestdag aangeven op de kalender.I marked our anniversary on the calendar.kalendermaandcalendar monthdagkalenderday calendareen kalenderjaarone calendar yearOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Dutch Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Dutch Word of the Day – tomorrow (noun)

Learn a little Dutch everyday with the free Dutch Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!morgen tomorrow (noun)Morgen is het woensdag en de dag erna is het donderdag.Tomorrow is Wednesday, and the day after tomorrow is Thursday.Morgen is het mijn verjaardag.Tomorrow is my birthday.Het wordt morgen zonnig.It will be sunny tomorrow.Zie je morgen!See you tomorrow!morgenmiddagtomorrow afternoonmorgen om tien over tien (10:10)tomorrow at 10:10Own a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Dutch Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!