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Tackle your New Year's resolution with this intensive Dutch language course
2023-01-08 10:00 - 2023-01-14 16:45 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Do you want to kick start your New Year’s resolution of learning Dutch? This 7-day Dutch Brainwash will get you praaten like a pro in the first month of 2023!

This course, based on neurolinguistic programming (NLP), will accelerate your learning curve, and get your Dutch skills to new levels, at a rapid speed.

No matter what level you’re at, the Dutch Brainwash from Amsterdam-based Talencoach will be based on what you already know, using your existing knowledge as building blocks to learn quicker and easier.

You’ll touch upon all the key elements of the Dutch language (you know, pronunciation, vocabulary, all that jazz), and immerse yourself in Dutch culture and humour, as you do it!

It’s the perfect combination of learning and having fun, that’ll leave you with a whole bunch of new study buddies, even after the course ends.

When, where, and how?

⏰ When? January 8 to January 14, 2023 — between 10 AM and 4:45 PM every day.🔎Where? At the Talencoach HQ in Amsterdam!🤔 How? Sign up for the Dutch Brainwash course now, on Talencoach’s website.

Ready to go for it? Start 2023 on a good note, and make some decent progress on your Dutch this year!

New Year’s Day (Nieuwjaarsdag)
2023-01-01 | Netherlands, Netherlands
After a night of drinking, fireworks and stuffing yourself with oliebollen, the Dutch like to take it easy on New Year’s Day by jumping into the sea. As if this nieuwjaarsduik wasn’t daring enough, they do it fully nude — except for an orange hat.

‘A Christmas Carol’ in the Hague
2022-12-25 - 2022-12-29 | Amare Theatre, Spuiplein 150, Den Haag, 2511 DG, Netherlands
Christmastime conjures up a picture of sipping warm glühwein, eating delicious oliebollen, and basking in the cheery glow of hundreds of fairy lights.
But there’s still one question we often ask ourselves: what fun things can I do this season?
Well, friends, ‘A Christmas Carol’ is here to answer those questions! 🙌

Based on Charles Dickens’ heartwarming Christmas classic, this ballet takes you on a magical adventure of personal growth and redemption at the stunning new Amare Theatre.
Oh, and the best part? It’s all in English!
‘A Christmas Carol’ runs from December 25 to 29, so be sure to grab those tickets in time if you don’t want to miss this delightful winter ballet.

Let Venture Academy help your startup dreams take flight
2022-12-14 09:30 - 2023-02-06 15:30, 2022-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | PLNT Leiden, Langegracht 70, Leiden, South Holland, 2312 NV, Netherlands
Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to rock the world with their cutting-edge startups!
Nestled in the heart of Leiden lies PLNT: a startup hub and centre for innovation (and home to yours truly, DutchReview, of course 😉).
Joining forces with an outstanding community of entrepreneurs, experts, and mentors, PLNT has created the Venture Academy — a powerful programme that’ll give your startup the boost it needs to take flight. 🚀
What’s in it for me?
If you’re a dynamic entrepreneur-to-be, with an original, scalable business idea, then you can’t sleep on this chance to kickstart your vocational dreams!
At the end of the programme, you’ll be an absolute pro at:

validating your business case and model, and crafting a rock-solid startup pitch that’s designed to impress
building a strong, capable team with a foundation of solid mental health and unwavering resilience
crafting future goals for your startup that cover funding plans and a stellar go-to-market strategy

Check out Venture Academy’s handy brochure for more information on how they can make you the entrepreneur of your dreams.
When and where?
Running from December 14 2022 to June 30 2023, this programme upskills you with the expertise to take your entrepreneurial talents to the next level. 🔥
For four months, the Venture Academy will run training days every second Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM at PLNT, Leiden.
Geweldig! How can I join?
If you’d like to join a world-class programme that’ll help actualise your startup goals, all you need to do is sign the intake form PLNT’s website — but be quick! The registration deadline is February 6.
Veel succes!
Will you be signing up for PLNT’s Venture Academy?

Sinterklaas
2022-12-05
Sinterklaas is one holiday where the Dutch go all out on big celebrations and exciting traditions. While the youngsters sit their shoes under the chimney to receive chocoladeletters (chocolate letters) and other sweet treats, the adults can celebrate the holiday by giving out tailored gifts or writing poems.

You’ll find the popular kruidnoten and pepernoten to satisfy your sweet tooth in all the different supermarkets (even Kruidvat). In most towns, you’ll be able to enjoy the Sinterklaas parade with the man himself roaming the streets together with his helper Zwarte Piet — a figure that has been the site of some controversy in recent years.

READ MORE | Sinterklaas for expats: all the Dutch you need to make it through the holiday season

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Find the answers to all your Dutch mortgage questions at this online event!
2022-11-24 17:15 | Online
There’s a lot to consider when you decide to buy a house in the Netherlands: where do you want to live? What type of house suits you best? But the first thing you need to ask yourself is whether or not you’re actually eligible for one.
This practical question (and more) will be answered for you during the Expat Mortgages housing webinar. Held on a regular basis, this online webinar helps hopeful and current homeowners to prepare for everything they need to know about having a Dutch mortgage in the Netherlands.
Expat Mortgages was established specifically to help internationals who are facing the Dutch mortgage system in the Netherlands. They know how daunting it can be — and they also know how to emerge victorious.
What will this webinar cover?
Taking place online on November 24 at 17:15 Expat Mortgages’ expert, Wouter Hofstee Holtrop will walk through a number of topics:

Are you eligible for a Dutch mortgage?
What will the bank consider when you apply for a loan?
The different types of mortgages
Formulas you can use to calculate your potential borrowing power and monthly costs

There will then be 30-40 minutes of question time to address any pressing questions that you may have. Want to talk for longer? No problem! You can also arrange a one-on-one meeting with the experts!
I’m in! How can I join?
It’s easy! Simply register on Expat Mortgages’ snazzy new website. All done? Great! We’ll see you online on November 24 at 17:15!

Dutch Brainwash intensive language course
2022-11-12 08:00 - 2022-11-18 17:00
Short on time, but interested in improving your Dutch skills with rapid speed? Seven days of this Dutch Brainwash will get you immersed in the fun world of Dutchness, and get you in tune, mentally and physically, with your inner Dutchie.

Thanks to neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and accelerated learning techniques, Talencoach will help you get to a whole new level of Dutch, whilst still allowing you to have a fun time.

You don’t need to be an expert before starting either, as this intensive Dutch language course will let rely on your English proficiency in a way that makes learning a quick and easy affair.

Covering everything from correct pronunciation, expanding your vocabulary, and constructing sentences, to Dutch humour and culture — this seven-day course will make you fall in love with learning Dutch, all in just one week in Amsterdam.

So what are you waiting for? Head to Talencoach’s website and sign up for the Dutch Brainwash course starting on November 12.

Sint-Maarten (Dutch Halloween)
2022-11-11 00:00 - 23:59
If you were disappointed by the lack of Halloween parties, Sint-Maarten celebrations may make up for it! Some Dutch cities take this seriously, with parades, bonfires, and lantern tours. Sint-Maarten is an exciting day, especially for children. Pumpkins, turnips, and beetroot are turned into spooky lanterns, and kids sing songs in exchange for fruit and sweets. If you want to impress your Dutch friends, give this song a go:

🇳🇱 “1 november is de dag, dat mijn lichtje, dat mijn lichtje branden mag”.

🇬🇧 “November 1 is the day, that my light, that my light, may burn.”

Feature Image: nl:Afbeelding:Sintmaarten/Wikimedia Commons/Free Use

How can you buy a house in Amsterdam? Ask the experts at this event!
2022-11-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Vondelkerk, Vondelstraat 120, Amsterdam, Netherlands
It’s likely a question we all ask ourselves as we walk along those gorgeous canals — how can I buy a house in Amsterdam? What if we told you experts will gather at an event to answer this question?
On Wednesday, November 9, How to buy a.house will host an event featuring an array of housing experts in order to answer all your questions about buying a house in the Netherlands.

This English-speaking event will take place at Amsterdam’s beautiful Vondelkerk between 5 PM and 9 PM.

Food and drink are on the house — oh, and did we mention that the first 50 tickets are free? 👀

Talk one-on-one with the experts

The event will also offer you the chance to sit one-on-one with experts covering a whole range of topics. Is there one specific topic that you have some burning questions on? Find the expertise for you! You can choose from topics such as:

🏡 How to get a mortgage — Expat Mortgages
👩🏻‍⚖️ Legal Advice from Advocura

💶 Bank Products & Mortgages — ABN Amro Bank

🌎 Expat advisory firm — Black Swan Capita

🤝 Buying a home in The Netherlands — Burgemeester Vastgoed & TWM Makelaardij

I’m in, how can I join?

Simple! All you need to do is register for the event (potentially for free 👀), consider the questions you would like to ask, and turn up for an informative evening on Wednesday, November 9, at the gorgeous Vondelkerk in Amsterdam!

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