Some international families send their children to international schools, especially if they move frequently this seems to be the best option as the curriculum of international schools is expected to be similar all over the world. Unfortunately this is not the case. There are sometimes major differences even within the same kind of “international” school […]
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Saint Nicholas’ legend vs Santa Claus…
Sinterklaas or Nikolaus, San Nicola etc. in European countries is based on the legendary figure of St Nicholas. Born in 271 AD to a rich Greek family in Asia Minor in in the city of Patara (Lycia et Pamphylia), he was very religious from an early age. His parents died by an […]
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Sirens in the Netherlands: every first Monday of the month
Every first Monday of the month, you’ll hear sirens at 12:00 (noon) for 1 minute and 26 seconds in whole Netherlands. For many expats this alarm is very frightening. Please don’t worry. It is only a practice alarm (it’s called Waarschuwingsstelsel). It has nothing to do with attacks from an enemy but it is a […]
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4 tips to learn a new language for adults
When adults learn a new language they often opt for conventional language classes, i.e. learn the grammar and follow a textbook. If they need to attain a certain level quickly (cfr. A1-C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or CEFRL), they follow intensive courses where they immerse into the language for […]
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About Sinterklaas in The Netherlands
This year, Sinterklaas will arrive in The Netherlands on Saturday the 14th of November and the whole country – children and adults! – will celebrate it…
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