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Our Top Language Stories of the Year

14 December 2023

Join us in bidding goodbye to 2023 with some of the most surprising stories we have published on the Dutch language this year. They are worth reading again. Sit down by the fireplace. Relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the stories.

Results of the Survey ‘The State of the Dutch Language’ 2021

8 November 2021

In social settings, on social media, and at work, the Dutch language is doing well. But the use of Dutch demands continued support in higher education, and the use of dialects and regional languages deserves further attention too.

Dutch and Flemish Studies in Michigan: From 70 to 190 Students

17 August 2020

The Dutch department at the University of Michigan is celebrating its 50th anniversary. By linking the course to contemporary and relevant issues, Dutch and Flemish Studies is now more in demand than ever.

The Future of Dutch Language Studies in Indonesia is Secure

26 June 2020

Amidst the enormous linguistic diversity of Indonesia, the Dutch language has now all but vanished from the archipelago. However, Dutch remains an important language of education in the country. This is partly due to the merits of Dr Kees Groeneboer, who was affiliated with the University of Indones

Who Is in Charge of Language?

5 March 2020

In 2013, people in Leiden considered the question, ‘Who is in charge of language?’ Asking that question is an answer in itself: nobody. Today, it is not quite clear who determines which norms to respect and which rules to adhere to. The government? The Academy? The Dutch Language Union? In a wor

This is How the World Discovers Dutch Literature

11 February 2020

Every year, hundreds of Dutch books are published in translation all over the world. For example, how does a Flemish novel get translated into Tamil, the fifth language of India? This is the result of a collective effort of all those involved. The commitment of the Taalunie (Dutch Language Union) to

‘Dutch Is Our Language: We Use It, but We Don’t Own It’

4 November 2019

How can we make Dutch more relevant than ever? A debate on this topic took place in Humanity House in The Hague on 10 October 2019. Henriette Louwerse, Director of Dutch Studies and Senior Lecturer in Dutch at the University of Sheffield, argued for an open and inclusive approach towards the Dutch l

The Dutch Language Is Deeply Rooted in Guyana

4 October 2019

When you hear talking about Guyana, you don't immediately think of Dutch. However, there are still numerous historical references to the Dutch language there. In addition, a Dutch language course also offers opportunities and perspectives for the inhabitants in the present time.

Digital Library for Dutch Literature Celebrates 20th Anniversary

22 March 2019

This year, the Digital Library for Dutch Literature (Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren or DBNL) will celebrate its 20th anniversary. This anniversary will not go unnoticed. Throughout the year, the spotlight will be on this digital treasury, which is freely accessible to everyone wor

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