Learn or
improve your Dutch!
Ever
thought about learning a second language? There are many reasons why studying
Dutch is challenging, fun and enriching:
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Learning Dutch is not difficult. And some basic language skills will
make it easier and more enjoyable to travel,
study or live in the heart of Europe: not just the
Netherlands, but also Belgium.
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With Australia’s growing international role and interests, language
study opens up career opportunities, particularly
when combined with other skills.
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Long and close ties
between Australia and the Netherlands date back to 1606, when the
Duyfken was the first European ship to come upon Australia.
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Do you have a Dutch background? Rediscover
an important part of your cultural identity or simply increase
your self-confidence and self-esteem. Communicating in Dutch
with family or friends is a fulfilling and rewarding experience.
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Encourage your children to learn Dutch. They will be
able to speak foreign languages without feeling inhibited. Moreover, students
who speak Dutch from an early age are able to develop flexibility in
pronunciation and accent.
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That said, studying a second language at any age helps you learn
other languages more easily.
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You will also have access to informative and
entertaining Dutch language websites, which students of any age
can explore and use, such as www.startpagina.nl
or http://belgie.startpagina.be.
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Are you a high school student? Did you know that in New South Wales,
Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, you can earn
extra credits for your HSC score by choosing Dutch as an
examination subject in Year 11 or Year 12?
Would
you like to LEARN or TEACH Dutch
or help
promote the Dutch Language in Australia?
Log
on to: www.netherlands.org.au
And go to:
Education and Scholarships -- > studying Dutch in Australia
Contact the
Netherlands Embassy at can-pcz@minbuza.nl
Or the Belgium
Embassy at Canberra@diplobel.org
