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Expert Profile: Philip Lafeber

Expertise: Because I am Dutch, you might ask me any general question about The Netherlands. Specifically, I can tell you about;

Amsterdam
the universities
working in The Neterhlands
the language.

Please don't expect expert answers on history or genealogy.

Experience in the area
I have been raised in The Netherlands, I have studied and worked there. I have also always been interested in other countries, languages and cultures. That is why I think I can say I know what the Dutch are like and how they differ from others.

Education/Credentials
I have earned my M.Sc. at a Dutch university. I also have an IELTS, so please also ask me about the language.

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What do you like about this subject? It is my heritage and I am proud of it, though not chauvnistic.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? More about the history of our country and its achievements. Also the difference between our culture and others.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Dutch is a Germanic language, so it is very similar to English, German, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 700
Knowledge	9.82 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.86 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.82 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		94

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/10/08
10	10	10	10	11/01/08
10	10	10	10	10/27/08
10	10	10	10	06/23/08
10	10	10	10	06/21/08

User Comments

Thanks Philip!!! You are a sweetie. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain fully. It is a basic thing, but worrying.. now I just need to dec
(Tatyana on 11/10/08)

Hi, and many thanks for that answer, it`s really helped me learn to pronounce Goossens. :-)
(Trish on 10/27/08)

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Recent Answers from Philip Lafeber

2008-11-25 how to pronounce Seine: Hello Janice, If "Seine" is supposed to be a Dutch name, then the "ei" is pronounced somewhat like the "ay" in "say". To do it better, pronounce it more like there is an extra "i" at the end (as in "pit")...

2008-11-10 DUTCH LAST NAMES; Vanden... vs Vander...: Hello Tatyana, I have to warn you first; I will give you the WHOLE answer, so it will be a long one. (Short one; you can use both) In real Dutch surnames, you can find "Van den Broek" or "Van der Vliet"...

2008-11-01 Decibel levels: Hi again, Well, that might become easier to answer; the Dutch are natural leaders (I beg your pardon for sounding conceited, I don't want to make it sound as if I am a natural leader) because of their...

2008-10-31 Decibel levels: Hello Angus, First let me gather my composure, now that I find myself laughing my hat off. Thank you for asking this lovely question. This is not a matter of teaching, it is a matter of culture. It's...

2008-10-27 Pronunciation: Hello Trish, Goossens does put together some of the particular parts about Dutch. The G is something you have never learnt to pronounce. It is a sound that some people make when they work up some phlegm...