So, it’s the end of February– did I reach my Dutch-related goals? Meh… yes and no. As I’ve detailed in my Dutch Project Notes, I’ve been studying Dutch semi-intensively since September, so that makes about six months of study (with a couple of gaps here and there). At the end of December, I said I… Read More The End of an Era: Wrapping Up Dutch
I’m quite excited about my Dutch. I still have the goal of a B2 level in my passive skills by the end of the month (I’ll settle for a high B1 in active skills), and I think I could get there. I’ve been on a pretty strict Dutch regimen, and out of all of my… Read More Dutch Project Notes #6: Progress!
I spoke Dutch to another human for the first time last week! I’m pretty excited about the accomplishment (especially for an introvert like me), and I hope this will lead to more progress in Dutch. If y’all don’t know, language exchange is a neat way to practice your target languages, even if you live overseas and… Read More Dutch Project Notes #5: A Conversation Partner!
Welp, it’s nearly the end of the month, and nearly the end of The Dutch Project proper. How have I been doing? Did I reach a somewhat advanced level like I said I wanted to?? Huh? Huh? I have to be perfectly honest with y’all. I spent the first two weeks of December hardly even… Read More Dutch Project Notes #4: Almost There!
So, a while ago, I ordered Sjakie en de chocoladefabriek (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), a Dutch translation of the wonderful children’s book by Roald Dahl. However, it’s been slow in arriving, and I have my doubts that I’ll receive it at all. Unfortunately in the United States, Dutch books (especially children’s books) are very difficult… Read More Dutch Project Notes #2
Here’s a Dutch Christmas carol I’ve loved for years. Enjoy! Nu zijt wellekome Jesu, lieve Heer, Gij komt van alzo hoge, van alzo veer. Nu zijt wellekome van de hoge hemel neer. Hier al in dit aardrijk zijt Gij gezien nooit meer. Kyrieleis. Christe Kyrieleison, laat ons zingen blij, Daarmeed’ ook onze leisen beginnen vrij.… Read More Dutch Resources: Nu Zijt Wellekome
As I said in my first post, I’ve been learning Dutch recently. I have a bit of a history with Dutch, and for some reason, it has always been particularly interesting to me. I’ll write later on the importance of a personal connection with whatever language you’re studying– believe me, it helps! For me, my… Read More Dutch Project Notes #1
the book-bound polyglot 