Laura
Who are you?
My name is Laura. I am 28 and I am a PhD student at the Free University of Brussels. I'm from Italy. I am doing a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science.
How long have you been learning Dutch?
I started the first Dutch module in September 2023.
Why are you learning Dutch?
I work in a Dutch-speaking university, and all my colleagues are Flemish. I would like to talk to them in their mother tongue.
I like Belgium, and I would like to move to Flanders in the future.
Do you do anything with it outside the classroom?
I try to start some conversation with my colleagues. When I go to Flanders, I try to order coffee or food in Dutch. Unfortunately, it's difficult to speak Dutch in Brussels.
What do you like about the lessons?
We do a lot of exercises and we speak a lot. I think speaking is the best method to learn a new language. Marian is a very good teacher!
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