Dutch Language Meetup Group near Woodridge

“ Hey, I am Dutch and I am living in Chicago. I would love to meet new people! ”

“ I am Dutch and would love to hang out with people who speak dutch or just love Holland! ”

“ I took dutch classes in college and want to practice. I'm interested in meeting up at a coffee shop with a few people to speak nederlands! ”

“ I want to find ways to improve on my quality of living. My husband in European and we travel to Europe several times a year and I want to be able to function for myself. I feel limited when I have to wait for someone to translate to me. ”

“ Looking to meet Dutch people, and/or those that speak decent Dutch to hang out/ practice with. I spent 1,5 years as an au pair in Holland and really miss hearing and speaking the language. ”

“ Used to live in Dutch Guyana as a kid and learned Dutch. Always like practising and meeting Dutch people. Big Dutch Football fan and would love to watch EURO '08 with other fans of the DIE ORANJE. ”

“ Hoi, I'm an expat living in Chicago, and would love to have opportunities to use my Dutch! And more opportunities to wear my blond afro wig. ”

“ I love Europeans in general. I'm well traveled, mostly to Western Europe, but I have never been to Germany so I would love to learn a few words and make new friends. ”

“ There is now a Chicago meetup here: http://libertarian.meetup.com/360/ Or go to http://www.LPChicago.org for more info. For other Illinois LP chapters, visit the LPIllinois.org website: http://www.lpillinois.org/about/local_chapters.php ”

“ Since I am dutch I really liked a group like this. ”

“ Would like to visit and possibly move to Switzerland ”

“ I use to live in Flanders and would like to keep up with my Dutch ”

“ I need to learn NLP. I never got it in school. I have tried several books, but without the real thing they only do a certain amount of good. Communication with myself and others has always been somewhat of a stumbling block, and I want it to be a joy ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a native Dutch and would like to speak my language once in a while. ”

“ I want local Dutch Language Meetups because I am interested in learning the language. Unfortunately, I am at kindergarden proficiency. The group needs guidance and patience from more experienced speakers. ”

“ Hello/Hallo, My name is bianca lee and I would like to meet people who are dutch or speak dutch so I feel closer to Holland. I moved the USA one year ago and I miss speaking dutch a lot. I hope you can help me out. ”

“ Hello, My name is Aaron. My wife and I lived in the Netherlands for work. We enjoyed our time there and miss the culture. I learned to speak a little dutch and since then can not find anyone to continue learning the language with. ”

“ I don't speak a lick of Chinese but am eager to learn...I'd be willing to exchange English lessons for Chinese lessons...Look forward to meeting everyone at the next meetup! ”

“ Hi. I'm Eric. 30 y.o. originally from Brazil and have been living in the US for 8 years. I work for an airline, travel, languages and culture are my major interests. ”

“ Ik heet Hilary en ik ben nieuw in Chicago. Voorddat ik hier kwam, woonde ik in Amsterdam. Ik werkte als kunstschaatser bij Holiday on Ice, een Nederlaanse bedrijf. Ik been een Nederlands liefhebbster (sp?) en ik wil ik de taal niet kwijt. ”

“ Hello. I'm Shannon, married to a Belgian (from Flanders). We are currently on sabbatical in Flanders (close to Brussels), due back in Chicago in a few months. I'm taking an intensive course here and want to continue to learn Dutch when we return. ”

“ Hallo, ik heb in Holland voor twee jaaren gewoont toen ik een kind was en ik will heel graag mijn Nederlands weer gebruiken. ”

“ My name is Clint. I speakk German and English. I am currently trying to learn Dutch. Could use some help. ”

“ Hey gang! I am perhaps the biggest offender of you all. Both my parents are straight-off-the-boat Dutch and I don't speak the language hardly at all (I understand more than I can speak, but it's still a pretty shameful situation). I just picked up th ”

“ Hallo! I am completely in love with Holland and all of the people there!! My boyfriend is Dutch and we travel there often to visit his family. I'm very interested in the group but also any formal Dutch language classes in Chicago; are there any? ”

“ Hoi... I am a flight attendant for a major airline, and I am in the process of learning Dutch so I can pick up the Amsterdam routes. I can't wait to meet you all soon! Groeten, Tie ”

“ Groetjes! I studied in the Netherlands a while back and would love to regain the fluency I had when I left... jammer genoeg, heb ik heel veel vergeten! Tot ziens, allemaal! ”

“ Hi there! My boyfriend is Dutch and we are going to the Netherlands in August for a friends wedding and will be visiting family, so I'd love to learn at least some conversational Dutch so I know when they're talking about me! Just kidding! :) ”

“ hi im clem! My friend missy and I are trying to learn basic dutch. We both love the netherlands and are very excited to re-visit the country this may. ”

“ My friend and I are interested in joining the group. She is fluent in Dutch and I have just started learning. ”

“ Hi. I am very excited to join this group and speak some Dutch! I studied in Utrecht when I was in college and have since returned to the Netherlands a few times. It is so hard to find people here who speak Dutch. Looking forward to meeting you al ”

“ Hi everyone, I'm quite the beginning Nederlands speaker, but am hoping to be able to contribute in a fun & positive way to a meet-up! I've visited Amsterdam & Den Haag, and really respect the Dutch way of life. ”

“ Hi, i am Jaime from Amsterdam and just moved to Chicago a few months ago with my husband who is transfered here. I not working at the moment and i am looking for new people to hang out with and maybe take some tennis/golf lessons (beginners level). ”

“ I am a US born female. My daughter just moved to Schagen to live with her papas. She will be bilingual as her papas speak English quite well. I want to learn Dutch so that when I visit in the Netherlands I can communicate without having to rely on pe ”

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“ Hallo! I took my first little baby steps in Dutch the other day. I would be up for someone to listen to me practice. :) ”

“ hoe gaat het met jou! that's about all i know about dutch language,but i'd like to know more.my name is shanette and i'm hoping that i can meet some friends who can help me meet my goal. ”

“ Hi! I just moved to Chicago from New York and am looking for new things to do and new people to meet. I love finding new venues for music and theatre, as well as new bars and clubs! ”

“ Hallo mijn naam is Bert. Ik ben geboren en getogen in Amsterdam en woon sinds kort in Chicago. ”

“ Admire the Dutch culture and have visited the Netherlands a couple of times. Will definitely visit again. I would like to learn the language by meeting people who are native & who are fond of the culture too! ”

“ hi, my name is patricia, and i just got here in illinois. I used to live in Holland for almost a year and i just love the place. i hope to learn the language as i plan to visit the place again in the future. ”

“ I might be going to the Netherlands for my job, so I wanted to pick up a bit of the language. This group is perfect, and the first meeting was great! Hoping to learn more in the coming weeks! ”

“ I am a retired college history professor who is looking for a small faith community. I am a life-lomg Episcopalian and I have not quarrel with the church, but I find most parishes are essentially social class communities, often interesting and pleas ”

“ I'm looking for a place to take Dutch lessons in Chicago. Does anyone know of classes or tutors? Please email me at ajordan@risd.edu if you know of anything. Thanks! ”

“ Hello there! I've only taken a musical improv at Second City. I love comedy- especially sketch. (One of four kids, we came up w/ many different characters and stories while our mom was in school.) I am a teacher and a singer too. Let's set it up! ”

“ I moved to Chicago in December as my husband got transfered here. I am Dutch (& German) and meeting some Dutch people sometime to have a coffee, game nights... would be fun. ”

“ I've always had a fascination with all things Dutch! I've travelled over there a couple times, and may go again in the near future. If so, I'd like to try to get by a little more on Nederlands. ”

“ Hi, I'm Belgian and a native Dutch (and French) speaker. I have some American friends in Chicago and I'm coming over several times a year. Maybe one day I I'll decide to move to this beautiful city, who knows.If you want to chat in Dutch,contact me! ”

“ Kim. Want to learn enough to get around Amserdam. Workong on other languages now, so big possibility of getting confused!!!! ”

“ I lived in Holland a few years..and I took lesson to learn the language and I like to keep it fresh ..but at this point I need to start over does anyone speak dutch that can pratice with me? ”

“ Hello my name is Dolly. I'm 49, I live in N.W. Indiana and have friends in Holland that i want to visit. It would be great if i could practice and learn some Dutch and surprise them. Right now my Dutch is very limited. So I'm very much a beginner. ”

“ Groetjes! I moved to the states at a young age, and my Dutch is pretty good, but am looking for more opportunities to use it. I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon! ”

“ Hi, I love women authors. ”

“ Ich heisse Steph & wohnte in der Schweiz & Deutschland 1994-99. Seit 2000 habe ich mein Deutsch fast nicht benutzt aber ich will das veraendern. Sollen wir ein Deutch-Klub in Naperville, Illinois anfangen? Schick mir einen Email! sjet9806@gmail.com ”