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Dutch pop music – Part 1

Sep 7th, 2010 | By Heleen | Category: English

If you have been invited to a typical Dutch student party, don´t be surprised if the DJ loves to play Dutch music. Especially students like to sing Dutch songs aloud, after having drunk a few beers… In order to join them: Here are some classics of Dutch pop music that you just need to know. Some of the songs have the lyrics included, so you can practice your Dutch singing skills :-) .



The language of Molière: not easy!

Sep 6th, 2010 | By Sarah | Category: English

Just by translating the title of this article into French, you risk making several mistakes! For instance, is it « la langue de Molière » or « la langue à Molière » ? Do you need to leave a space before and after the colon and before the exclamation mark? Even the natives often make these mistakes. It might be useful to have a look at some of these rules again!



Lexiophiles TGIF Selection No. 77

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By Sarah | Category: English, TGIF

It’s now time to go back to work / school… so weekends (and our TGIFs) will become even more enjoyable!



Dutch award-winning cinema

Sep 2nd, 2010 | By Heleen | Category: English

Dutch cinema is not as big and grand as Hollywood, but over the years Dutch films won several Oscars, among other awards at international film festivals.



bab.la launches Dutch – Welcome the Netherlands!

Sep 1st, 2010 | By Heleen | Category: English, Featured Articles

From today bab.la speaks Dutch as well with the new Dutch website! The English-Dutch dictionary is the 29th dictionary.



Santé! The Tradition of Apéritif in France

Aug 31st, 2010 | By Sarah | Category: English

In France, when people get together with friends for a meal, they traditionally start with an apéritif (they also call it “apéro”). It consists of (mostly alcoholic) drinks, in order to open one’s appetite for the rest of the meal. They are served with some nibbles.



Funny and weird German words – my personal selection – part 2

Aug 30th, 2010 | By Asia | Category: English

Remember my last article with funny and weird German words? As I promised I follow up on it and add a couple more.



Lexiophiles TGIF Selection No. 76

Aug 27th, 2010 | By Sarah | Category: English, TGIF

In this gloomy weather, here are a few links to keep your spirits up!



The Brazilian Sound – 3 Brazilian Musical Instruments you Should Know

Aug 26th, 2010 | By Marina | Category: English

Let’s take a look at some of the important musical instruments utilized in Brazil and discover how they have been used to compose so many of our beautiful melodies.



German swearwords part 2: Scheiße (NSFW)

Aug 25th, 2010 | By Andreas | Category: English

After part 1 (Arsch) of the German swearwords let’s take a closer look at one of the other frequently used German swearwords: Scheiße.