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Read Expatica's articles on the languages in Belgium, be it the French language or Flemish, where to learn and how to learn languages in Europe, including practical guides and tips.
Dear editors,
I do appreciate your efforts to promote that expats learn the local languages, something which, as you say, opens doors.
However, already from the introduction (Read Expatica's short introduction to our Languages section for Belgium to find out where you can learn French and how fellow expats are coping with their struggle to learn a new language.) it seems that your preference is that they should learn French ...
This remark may look childish, but it is not at all. It has to do with respect for the real situation in a country. Or do you too want to maintain the perception that Belgium is basically a french speaking country ? It is this attittude that helped to lead to the current problems of this country.
Greetings,
I'm Flemish, I do not acknowledge french speaking in Belgium.
Where are the lessons on this?
Charlene
I am sorry for Charlene for encouraging anyone to learn Dutch/Flemish; it is not good advice. Like Gaelic (my family's orginal language) Dutch is a lingo of the past that neither children or expats need anymore. My wife and friends are Flemish but all speak English and French with me although my Dutch is fluent I praise the Flemish for learning such good English but please keep Dutch for chatting with your grandmother!
Dear editors,
I do appreciate your efforts to promote that expats learn the local languages, something which, as you say, opens doors.
However, already from the introduction (Read Expatica's short introduction to our Languages section for Belgium to find out where you can learn French and how fellow expats are coping with their struggle to learn a new language.) it seems that your preference is that they should learn French ...
This remark may look childish, but it is not at all. It has to do with respect for the real situation in a country. Or do you too want to maintain the perception that Belgium is basically a french speaking country ? It is this attittude that helped to lead to the current problems of this country.
Greetings,
I'm Flemish, I do not acknowledge french speaking in Belgium.
Where are the lessons on this?
Charlene
I am sorry for Charlene for encouraging anyone to learn Dutch/Flemish; it is not good advice. Like Gaelic (my family's orginal language) Dutch is a lingo of the past that neither children or expats need anymore. My wife and friends are Flemish but all speak English and French with me although my Dutch is fluent I praise the Flemish for learning such good English but please keep Dutch for chatting with your grandmother!
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