
Annoyances: Dutch people speaking English
The average Dutch person switches effortless to English when they hear the listener isn't a native speaker. This is both a curse and a blessing. Of course it is convenient to communicate in an universal language, but when you are a learner of Dutch, you do want to practice the language. In my courses, I usually get a confirming nod when mentioning this topic, so for this blog I will try to explain why Dutch people love to speak English and provide some tips on how to cope wit