The excellent level of English that is spoken everywhere from the shops to on the bus, makes you feel there isn’t an urgency in learning Dutch. If you speak to many Expats here in The Netherlands, most say Dutch is difficult to learn and some will admit to have given up learning. But what really is easy nowadays? So don’t get disheartened and give it a bash.
I have come across these dutch phrases that can help you in everyday situations that you will find yourself in.
Yaaaaaay, you have made the journey and started unpacking! Welcome to the Netherlands, or should I say Welkom in Nederland!
Here are some tips you need to get you going in the Netherlands.
So you have told your friends and family your plans, now its time to set the date and start the long process of moving.
These are some things to consider before the big move…
This is the most difficult conversation to have, how do you prove you’re grown up enough to make this decision and that you are serious about it? I was ready to have all questions thrown at me such as, did I really know if this is real love and not puppy love? Was I caught up in the magic of the long distance relationship? Was this happening too fast? Did I really know him well enough?
I just want to get this off my chest now, long distance relationships do SUCK! You are wishing for time to go by quickly so you can see your loved one again, but wishing time would stop when you are together. In reality, days apart feel like years and time goes faster than the speed of light when you are together. Every time you’re at the airport, bus or train station it’s an emotional rollercoaster ride.
Moving to The Netherlands 