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How to learn Dutch: the ultimate guide (by people who learned!)
WEBJan 4, 2024 · Drops is perhaps the most fun and addictive (!) way to memorise Dutch vocabulary through illustrative games and personalised learning. Learn Dutch. Speak Dutch by Mondly requires just five minutes of practice a day. 6000 Words allows you to learn with fun language games and a visual approach.
Salaries in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to Dutch wages
WEBFeb 23, 2024 · According to the Dutch Central Planning Bureau, it is expected that in 2024, the average annual salary will stand at €42,236. In 2023, people in the Netherlands enjoyed a net salary of €3,086 per month. In 2024, you can expect to pocket at least an extra €79.17 per month due to tax benefits, which means you will pay less income tax.
The Dutch integration (inburgering) exam: the ultimate guide
WEBMar 1, 2024 · The obligation to integrate in the Netherlands is part of Dutch law — specifically the Wet Inburgering (Integration Law). The integration process is covered by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) or the Dutch Ministry of Education. Through DUO, you can book exams, take practice tests, and (if eligible) take out study loans.
How to read (and understand!) your Dutch payslip - DutchReview
WEBJun 28, 2021 · Want to read your Dutch payslip like a pro? You’ve scored the job, filled out the paperwork, put in the working hours, and your hard-earned euros have landed in your Dutch bank account.
Where to find a job in the Netherlands: 9 places to start the hunt
WEBNov 1, 2021 · 1. Check out online job boards (here are the best) It’s not surprising that the most popular job boards in the Netherlands could also be the same as the ones you use in your home country. Indeed.nl and LinkedIn are kings of the castle (or koningen van het kasteel in Dutch 😉). Indeed.nl has the lion’s share of job postings, with 54% of ...
How to say thank you in Dutch: 10 ways (with pronunciations!)
WEBJun 4, 2024 · 5. Dank jullie wel: thank you (in plural) As a quick Dutch language lessons recap: ‘je’ is the singular informal ‘you’, while ‘u’ is the formal version. Here’s the bonus lesson: ‘jullie’ is the plural conjugation of you in Dutch. Here’s how to say “ thank you ” in Dutch when you’re talking to a group of people ...
Amsterdam canal houses: why are they so wonderfully weird?
WEBNov 17, 2023 · As you can imagine, the act of heaving furniture up into a building is an awkward affair, so the buildings were made tilted forward to avoid structural damage during the process of lifting heavy furniture (no one wants a sofa crashing through the bedroom window). Amsterdam’s canal houses can look a bit wonky sometimes.
17 unforgettable things to do in Leiden in 2024 - DutchReview
WEBAug 20, 2024 · 17. Admire the beautiful Leiden’s Marekerk. The round dome of the Marekerk is quite striking and impossible to miss if you visit Leiden. The reformed Protestant church was the first of its kind in Leiden and keeps lots of history and beauty between its walls. 😍.
19 unmissable things to do in Utrecht in 2024 - DutchReview
WEBJun 24, 2024 · The Dom Tower, the Miffy museum, and the inner city’s sunken canals — there are tons of things to do in Utrecht. With beautiful old houses, bridges, and canals that fill the city, Utrecht is often regarded as a little Amsterdam (just without as many tourists).. Located in the very centre of the Netherlands, the city is dynamic, historic, and full of life.