In this episode we will learn about three Dutch birthday traditions: 1.de kringverjaardag (the circle birthday) 2. Bringing your own cake on your birthday 3. Gift giving (plus exchanging a gift that you dislike!) Vocabulary in this episode: - de verjaardag - jarig zijn - het cadeau/kado - het feest - de jarige - trakteren - de taart Are you new to the Dutch learning journey? I created the ⁠free Dutch Survival Guide⁠ to help you to kickstart your Dutch learning adventure. It will give you the tools you need when you first arrive in The Netherlands, or when you’ve decided it’s time to learn some Dutch (YAY awesome!). The goal of this ebook is to make you feel comfortable, and help you understand what’s happening around you in this wonderful—but also very peculiar and tiny—country. 🧡 It the ebook you find useful phrases (ordering in a restaurant, vocabulary in the supermarket, asking for help etc.), five important things to know about the Dutch and an overview of the national holidays and traditions. >>>⁠ You can download the free ebook here⁠. <<< Are you ready to get a solid base of Dutch and reach level A1+ asap? Or do you want to cement the basics of Dutch for once and for all? Then I have the perfect course for you! Sign up for the ⁠Dutch Beginners video Course here⁠. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Dutch fluency? Check dan de ⁠website⁠ Schrijf je in op de ⁠gratis nieuwsbrief⁠ (email list) Volg me op Instagram ⁠@dutchspeackingacademy⁠ Volg me op ⁠Youtube⁠ En vergeet je niet te abonneren hier! Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel. Liefs, Mariska

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.