The Dutch government is exploring ways to improve the Dutch language skills of foreign residents who are not required to participate in the compulsory inburgering system, junior social affairs ...

Dutch linguist Leonie Cornips has become fascinated with how cows communicate. But can this really be called 'language ... on sea lions' backs to help them map the elusive ocean floor.

Spoken across the Netherlands, Flanders, Suriname and parts of the Caribbean, Dutch is a popular language with students and UK employers. With around eighty students on our programmes, we are the ...

“I should have done it 10 years ago,” says Bill Bosler, a 61-year-old American sitting in a room of students wrestling with basic Dutch. This small group is taking an intensive language course at the ...

On February 8, 2024, NASA launched its PACE climate satellite with the Dutch aerosol instrument SPEXone onboard. A full year of observations now yields a world map of aerosols. It shows the ...

In February 2025 the University of Sheffield will start with TWO online language courses, specially designed for people who want to learn Dutch from the comfort of their own home. Dutch is an ...

As a Dutch person, she was aware that they were cultural symbols in a country with a strong cheese tradition. So she focused her professional expertise on cows. Cornips’ colleagues were hesitant when ...

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There's a myriad of Dutch courses out there to help you learn the language. But which one should you pick? Albert Both from Talencoach explains the key criteria to consider to find the course that ...

The Dutch film industry, often overshadowed by its European counterparts, finds itself at a potential turning point. Industry insiders are vocal about the challenges and opportunities that lie ...

Dutch is a tricky language, there’s no denying it. How long it takes to acquire an understanding of the language and its various “ghhhuuhhs,” “aaauuus” and dreaded “ui” sounds all depends on you. For ...

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands participates in events to promote language-learning and organizes events for learners of Dutch. Aspiring Dutch speakers can practice their skills at the ...