If you are learning French you might’ve heard of Verlan. The elusive and cryptic version of French, often referred to as speaking backwards in French. But what is Verlan? Verlan is basically a type of slang most commonly used in ‘les banlieues’ by young people. It’s often regarded as an identity marker, as it is …
Posts from: August 2017
Ever wondered what the English are actually on about? Why it’s tipping it down, or raining cats and dogs? Then this article is for you! Keep reading to find out the meanings of 10 English idiomatic expressions. Too many cooks spoil the broth This is more of a traditional English idiom, which basically means …
Are you interested in learning a new language? Or do you have a friend that desperately needs to get down the basics of yours? Whether you are simply interested in knowing the basics, or you are on the road to fluency, this guide might be just the tool you were looking for. Of course to …
Are you interested in learning a new language? Or do you have a friend that desperately needs to get down the basics of yours? Whether you are simply interested in knowing the basics, or you are on the road to fluency, this guide might be just the tool you were looking for. Of course to …
Music // Muziek classics // klassiekers This list is a compilation of some of the most famous songs in the Dutch music history from all genres. The Dutch Classic Playlist pop music // popmuziek Acda en de Munnik, Marco Borsato, Eefje de Visser, Miss Montreal, Ilse DeLange, Waylon, Dotan, Nielson, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Mr. Probz, VanVelzen, Het …
Many people start learning a language, however many people quickly lose their motivation after their enthusiastic start and I myself have done this many times already. While I am fluent in 5 languages and are not new to the rodeo of language learning I still find myself making the same mistake when trying to learn a …