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(Online) language buddies Erasmus University

For good integration in the Netherlands, being able to speak the language is essential. For many jobs, speaking Dutch is still an advantage and parents are still expected to help children with their homework. Many international employees of Erasmus University, especially those who have not been working here for long, have a smaller social network. As a result, there are fewer opportunities for them to practice Dutch, while that need - and the need for more social contact in general - is definitely there. That is why Erasmus University organizes 'conversation groups' in which international employees and their partners can practice Dutch. As a language buddy, you help a group of international employees of 4-6 people practice their Dutch for an hour every week by starting a nice conversation and giving tips on pronunciation or word choice where possible. In addition, you create a nice and pleasant atmosphere in which everyone feels free to speak Dutch. You or the participants introduce a topic, whether or not agreed in advance, and you keep the conversation going, ask questions and ensure that everyone is involved. You motivate people to go that extra mile. Compare the meeting with a nice group conversation of friends in a café or a nice birthday party. Do you want to help our international employees and their partners to better master the Dutch language and offer a social network? Then contact us!

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For good integration in the Netherlands, being able to speak the language is essential. For many jobs, speaking Dutch is still an advantage and parents are still expected to help children with their homework. Many international employees of Erasmus University, especially those who have not been working here for long, have a smaller social network. As a result, there are fewer opportunities for them to practice Dutch, while that need - and the need for more social contact in general - is definitely there. That is why Erasmus University organizes 'conversation groups' in which international employees and their partners can practice Dutch.

As a language buddy, you help a group of international employees of 4-6 people practice their Dutch for an hour every week by starting a nice conversation and giving tips on pronunciation or word choice where possible. In addition, you create a nice and pleasant atmosphere in which everyone feels free to speak Dutch. You or the participants introduce a topic, whether or not agreed in advance, and you keep the conversation going, ask questions and ensure that everyone is involved. You motivate people to go that extra mile. Compare the meeting with a nice group conversation of friends in a café or a nice birthday party.

Do you want to help our international employees and their partners to better master the Dutch language and offer a social network? Then contact us!

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Time

Project - 16 weeks

Weekly from 1 to 2 hours

Start: 03-02-2025

Location
Can be done online / by phone

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For whom

Newcomers & refugees

Impact area
Education
Category
Language & reading
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