learn – AMSTERDIVE

by Ana V. Martins

The case for learning Dutch – part 3

There was no way around that mountain. If I really wanted to develop my Dutch I had to go through the embarrassment ( beyond the mountain?), I had to accept I would make a fool of myself very often.

The case for learning Dutch – part I

I was hoping the loneliness I felt could be overcome by learning the local language. I also hoped that it would help me find my path again. Bottom line: I hoped Dutch could save my life. And in part it did.