I'm trying to learn Dutch and would like someone who I can have conversation with via PM's or email. Preferably a native speaker who can correct me when I'm wrong :) Hope to meet someone new!
Posted Feb 15, 2012, 9:02 PM UTC
Why are you trying to learn dutch? Just curious!
My family has a bit of history in the country so it's always something I wanted to do. Also, if I decide to move to Holland (even though everyone speaks English) I'd like to not be one of those Americans that isn't culturally retarded. My friend from there says its not something I need to do, but if I want to, I'll be much more accepted than the average American.
I'll be much more accepted than the average American.
That might be the case, it depends where you go. Not speaking Dutch isn't really "culturally retarded" -- even Dutch people freely admit there is really no point to learning the language unless you live there. I'd say speaking German might be more useful, because with English/German you pretty much can talk with anyone there (especially on the border).
Yeah, that'd be fun. Dutch is my first language. pm me!
Dus je proberen Nederlands te leren? Het is een waarschijnlijk moeilijk taal. Veel succes!
I'd be happy to give it a go. I am a native speaker. I taught dutch to a Frenchman until recently. He took dutch lessons to surprise his dutch girlfriend who was living abroad. Then she broke up with him so the lessons were no longer necessary. It was rather sad. Anyway, pm me if you are interested.