![]() Since Dutch and English share so many words, it is very easy for Dutch speakers who speak English to make funny, and sometimes awkward, mistakes that will make locals laugh out loud. I do still struggle with those double vowels, the soft and hard “g”, the “ch” combination and Dutch articles “de” and “het” (it is a real nightmare if you ask me), but I am slowly getting there. To me, it is much easier to learn as I know English and basic German. I personally enjoy listening as well as speaking Dutch on a regular basis. I cannot even recall how many times my name Agness sounded like Ahnes when a Dutch person spoke it out loud. They often struggle witg the strange West Germanic pronunciation with the “g” sound that nobody can even repeat correctly. Many foreigners find the Dutch language difficult and challenging to get their heads around. ![]()
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