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Boost your Dutch confidence with conversation courses in Amsterdam!

Learning Dutch grammar and vocabulary is one thing, but feeling confident while speaking it? That’s a whole different challenge. At Koentact, we’re here to bridge that gap with our engaging Dutch Conversation Courses in Amsterdam. Whether you’re an intermediate speaker looking to level up or an advanced learner aiming to perfect your skills, we’ve got …

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What you should know about the phrase: ‘It giet oan!’

First of all, we want to mention that it giet oan sounds weird for Dutch people as well. To explain, it giet oan is a Frisian phrase which you can translate as ‘it’s happening!’. So, what is happening and why do all Dutch people say it in Frisian? And what is Frisian? Frisian The Netherlands …

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Dutch tongue twisters – fun exercises to improve your Dutch pronunciation

The power of tongue twisters in language learning Dutch Tongue twisters are more than just amusing—they’re a valuable tool for improving pronunciation and fluency. By focusing on repetitive sounds, they help refine accents and clarity. Often used by professionals for clear speech, these phrases are both challenging and effective. In this blog, we’ll explore some …

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Laughing students during a Field Trip

Enhancing language learning through social health at Koentact

At Koentact, we recognize that learning a new language isn’t just about memorizing words and grammar rules—it’s also about making meaningful connections. Research underscores the vital role of social health, the well-being that stems from our interactions with others, in our overall health and happiness. Just as physical and mental health are crucial, so too …

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Volunteering with Buurtbuik: Learn Dutch & cook for the community

At Koentact, we always seek unique and meaningful ways to help our students practice their Dutch while connecting with the local community. Therefore, we would like to introduce you to Buurtbuik, an incredible organization that combines these goals by saving food from waste and sharing it with the locals. Volunteering with Buurtbuik is a fantastic …

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5 fun and engaging games to help you learn Dutch!

Learning Dutch can be both fun and educational, especially when you incorporate games into your study routine. Here are five fun games that will help you improve your Dutch language skills while having a great time. 1. Nederlands Taalkwartet Do you ever wonder how to ask for directions in Dutch or how to order your …

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A DIY Field Trip through Amsterdam’s oldest area – by Marjan Ippel

Most Koentact students think of the field trip as the absolute highlight of their NT2 course.But as a Level B2+ (Deli3) student, you may have already taken four to six previous courses,thus exhausting the available field trips. Hence, my Deli3 group and I, their teacher, decide to create a DIY Field Trip. Student A suggests …

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Andrey en Daria over Nederland

At the end of every evening course, Koentact hosts a Culture Quiz as part of the eindborrel after the final lesson. This quiz takes place in Café Belcampo (de Hallen). During the latest edition, Andrey won a free Dutch course at Koentact.Koen had an interview with Andrey and Daria in Dutch, because Andrey and his …

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Get ready for civic integration at Koentact in 2023

Do you want to know more about what Koentact offers in terms of civic integration preparation? Then this blog post is for you. We’ll guide you through the process of learning Dutch and preparing for civic integration in a fun and casual way.

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