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Learning Dutch at Work: How Companies Can Actually Help

Discover what really works when companies help staff learn Dutch: structure, repetition and cultural insight that make learning part of work.

Why the Dutch Switch to English (and How to Stay in Dutch)

Tired of Dutch people switching to English? Discover why it happens, what it says about Dutch culture, and how to keep the conversation in Dutch.

Language & Learning

Dutch Work Culture: Key Phrases Every Expat Should Know at the Office

At Dutch Online we often meet internationals who tell us, sometimes at events like the IamExpat Fair: “I want to reach B1.” The challenge? Many of them do not speak a word of Dutch yet.

Language & Learning

From A1 to B1: What Dutch CEFR Levels Really Mean for Expats

At Dutch Online we often meet internationals who tell us, sometimes at events like the IamExpat Fair: “I want to reach B1.” The challenge? Many of them do not speak a word of Dutch yet.

Dutch Directness Explained: A Guide for Expats in the Netherlands

Learn why Dutch people are so direct. A practical guide for expats on understanding Dutch communication and how to respond with confidence.

Language & Learning

Learning Dutch in the Netherlands: Why It Opens Doors for Internationals

Learn why Dutch matters for internationals in the Netherlands. From work to healthcare and daily life, Dutch opens real doors for expats.

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Smart Practice: the extra practice tool Dutch learners asked for

Smart Practice gives you focused Dutch drills whenever you need them, with vocabulary, verbs, and grammar practice designed to support and strengthen what you learn in class.

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