Large retailers are hiring English-speaking staff
Several large retail chains are hiring people who don't speak Dutch because of a lack of workers and to increase ...
Tag: English
Let’s Gro 2019: English-language activities not to miss this week
Today, 30 October, the 7th edition of Let’s Gro is starting in Groningen. The 4-days festival about the future of ...
OMG: De Graanrepubliek hosting English-language comedy open mic nights
Throughout the month of June, De Graanrepubliek in the city of Groningen will be hosting a series of stand-up nights ...
Festival of Lessons and Carols at Der Aa Church in Groningen
This Christmas eve, the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols concert will be held at Der Aa Church in the ...
“Language No Problem”: new cultural logo for international residents of Groningen
The logo has been developed to designate cultural activities and performances without a language barrier, such as English-language concerts, plays, ...
Survey finds students comfortable with English lectures
Despite extensive negative national media coverage of the increasing use of English at Dutch universities, a survey found that Groningen ...
More Groningen businesses hiring international employees
English is increasingly being spoken in shops and restaurants in the city of Groningen as businesses hire more internationals. Translation ...
Does being drunk improve your foreign language skills?
Do Dutch people speak English better if they are at least a little bit tipsy? RUG researcher Martijn Wieling intends ...
Obstacles for international visitors in Capital of Culture
Empty map dispensers, informational signs only written in Dutch and staff with limited English skills are among the inconveniences for ...
