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Dutch may be a language that is not widely spoken in the world, nevertheless, you will benefit greatly if you master the language. While the majority of the Dutch people have a good level of the English language, it is certainly appreciated if you try to speak in Dutch. However, Dutch is not the easiest language. Therefore, in this article we give you some useful tips and tricks that you can use during your language adventure.
Repetition
The first tip is actually valid for learning all languages. Repetition is one of the keys to success. Learning a language with only a little time a week is almost impossible. In practice, you need to keep repeating to really develop your new skill. So keep repeating. While traveling, in the shower, in conversations or anywhere else.
Children’s books
You are not the only one trying to learn Dutch. There is a large group of Dutch people trying to master the language, just like you. We’re talking about Dutch children. Children learn quickly and that is partly due to entertainment on an appropriate level. Children’s books are the perfect opportunity to practice reading at an easy level.
Conversations
Try to speak Dutch with Dutch people and let them know you don’t speak English, even if you do. Dutch people are generally very quick to switch to English when they hear an accent. However, this will result in less flying hours, while you need them so badly.
Your environment
Make sure you have a lot of contact with the language you want to learn. For example, set your mobile phone to Dutch, watch Dutch movies and series and read Dutch newspapers and news sites. The more your environment is geared to the language you want to learn, the faster it goes.
A course
One of the most effective ways to learn a language is to take a Dutch course. A Dutch course in Utrecht, for instance, is taught by a professional teacher using proven methods. In practice it turns out that you learn the language very quickly. If you do your homework, of course. 😉 |
