chazym26
English expat in the Netherlands
Forum posts
9
About me
English, Married with children
Speaks English, Dutch, French. Spanish is yet to come.
Registration: 09 October 2016
Activity
The other side of the Dutch postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
The rules.... Alles geregeld they say. And it is. But sometimes too much, for example you cannot let a dog off a lead, ANYWHERE! Even deep in a forest. And believe me there are forest police on mountain bikes who will fine you - ... Read More
Do you speak Dutch? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Dutch is essential for a successful integration in the Netherlands. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Dutch? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Misschien een app zoals Memrise proberen! Ik heb deze gebruikt om mijn Franse niveua op te peppen, en ik gebruik hem nu om Spaans te leren. Maybe try een app like Memrise! I have used it to give my French a boost, and I am using it now to learn ... Read More
Do you speak Dutch? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Dutch is essential for a successful integration in the Netherlands. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Dutch? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Yes I speak dutch, it took me two years to go from zero to fluent. And I was having discussions with customers in Dutch, so that gives some idea of the level I achieved in that time. I learnt Dutch in two ways, 1 Ceran Lingua - a language school ... Read More
Moving to Valencia by Linzi0386
Hi, My husband and I are wanting to move to Valencia in the near future. We have two kids, my daughter aged 4 and my son aged 2. We have our own business here in Scotland and would be looking to open a business in Valencia City. I will be ...
Hi, i have just found a helpfull expat group Valaencia on Facebook. really good. its called "expast in Valencia" Read More
Brit in NL, 9 years already
A little late Joining the party I guess. I'm Mark, British and have been living in NL for just shortof 9 years already. My wife is Dutch, the kids all Dutch born. Read More
Education, Rental and general advice needed. by Malheiro10
Hi, I am seriously considering moving to Amsterdam with my Tunisian husband and thirteen year old son. Plans to do this are mid next year. In the meantime I would really appreciate any advice that can be offered especially regarding school for my ...
Hi, Im english and lived in NL for 9 years. My wife is from Amsterdam even though we currently live in the east (which we are going to change). Your child could go to an everyday school. You will find the dutch speak brilliant english at nearly all ... Read More
Cost of living experiences
Hi all, My wife and I are looking to move to Valencia with 3 kids. What are peoples experiences of the cost of living in Valencia and surrounding areas? Thanks Mark Read More
Also Moving to Valencia
Hi everyone, My family and I want to move to Valencia. Of course we have a long list of questions, but am looking to get any of your feedback on the points listed below. Is it a child friendly city? Are their neighbourhoods which we should not ... Read More
MVV BASISINBURGERING EXAM exam..looking for tips to pass by Heart09
Hi my name is Heart. I'm currently living here in Rotterdam but I'm going back to my country in Philippines to take the exam on October. At the moment I'm studying Dutch on my own. Is there anyone that can give me some tips how's ...
Hi Heart, I am English and have lived here with my family for 9 years now. I have never taken this exam as it isnt necessary. However, that might be because as an Englishman I am seen as a member of the EU. Read More