Complete Preparation Course
Become a competent and happy expat in The Netherlands
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2 online personal coaching sessions
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49 lessons with video
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Personal guidebook in PDF
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4 quizzes to check your progress
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Discussion function in every lesson
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12 months access
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Completeness warranty
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Membership of Facebook community
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12 webinars with Q&A
Course curriculum
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1. Knowing the Practicalities
- 1.1. Housing
- 1.2. Food
- 1.3. Money
- 1.4. Public transport in The Netherlands
- 1.5. Driving a car in The Netherlands
- 1.6. Riding a bicycle in The Netherlands
- 1.7. Taking a taxi in The Netherlands
- 1.8. Healthcare
- 1.9. Geography & the weather
- 1.10 Recreation & Leisure
- 1.11. Postal services
- 1.12. Alarm in The Netherlands
- Quiz about Chapter 1
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2. Understanding Dutch Culture and Customs
- 2.1. Holland or The Netherlands?
- 2.2. Facts & Figures about the country
- 2.3. Images about the Dutch
- 2.4. Characteristics of the Dutch
- 2.5. Dutch values
- 2.6. Proverbs that express Dutch values
- 2.7. Dutch collective memory
- 2.8. Key people and topics
- 2.9. Religious beliefs
- 2.10. Politics
- 2.11. Law
- 2.12. Traditions & celebrations
- 2.13. Social customs
- 2.14. Communication
- Quiz about Chapter 2
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3. Dealing with Dutch Business Mindset
- 3.1. Economy
- 3.2. Regional differences
- 3.3. Values in Dutch working life
- 3.4. Communication
- 3.5. Business etiquette
- 3.6. Negotiations
- 3.7. Meetings
- 3.8. Learning & Development
- 3.9. Decision making
- 3.10. Networking / socializing at work
- 3.11. Teamwork
- 3.12. Do’s and don’t's
- 3.13. Expectations of foreign colleagues
- Quiz about chapter 3
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4. Coping with your transition
- 4.1. What you have to deal with
- 4.2. What are we talking about?
- 4.3. How about you?
- 4.4. Lessons learned from others
- Quiz about chapter 4
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You're ready
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