Welcome to the page 'Dutch'. Here you will find an overview of dictionaries, books, (e-)journals and more about the Dutch language that are available in the collection of Zuyd Library.
Information about language problems, vocabulary, grammar, cultural awareness etcetera, regarding the Dutch language, you can find behind the tabs. This guide is assembled in close collaboration with the modern language department of the Hotel Management School Maastricht.
As an Expat, it's easy to live in Amsterdam without speaking Dutch. With millions of tourists visiting Amsterdam every year, the majority of people living in the city are accustomed to communicating in English. With this in mind, should people living in Amsterdam learn Dutch? The answer is a definite yes. Part one of this video explains some of the reasons to learn the language when living in Amsterdam.
Any remarks, tips or other information concerning this knowledge portal, mail to Joan Zeguers or to the Library HMSM.
For more information about language education on the HMSM contact Alf Keulen, coördinator Modern Languages.
For more information about Dutch, contact Janneke Prins.