We are a learning center that provides courses, events, workshops, cultural tours, aiming to bring all Au Pairs together.
Culture Online was established to promote culture and language learning through online language lessons, city tours, courses and workshops. It is for Au Pairs, international students or young adults who want to explore the Netherlands. We would like to build this community to enable connections with each other. Above all, we aim to help you improve your understanding of who you are, your job employability and skillsets through various courses, activities and workshops from Culture Online.
We have professional teachers and experts that facilitate these courses. We hand picked them for their expertise and international experiences. Most have lived abroad for a number of years and have experiences with diversity.
Our city walking tours are conducted by professional tour guides, They will show you unique sights to see and will teach you a thing or two about the places you that you visit. These activities can also help you to meet new people and gain insights about a place which you might not read from a book!
For anyone who is planning to be an Au Pair or anyone who wants to be an international in the Netherlands, the courses and workshops we offer may also be of help so that you may be well-prepared prior to your stay in the Netherlands.
We may also assist you with Au Pair applications for families who want to host Au Pairs and aspiring Au Pairs who wants to join the Dutch or European Au Pair program. You may sign up on the Register tab of our website.
Bridging Cultures
Language forms a bridge to communicate and understand the culture better. The nuances of culture are best observed through language. Oftentimes, life in a new country is exciting, yet a difficult transition. As you do the administrative procedures, settle down in a new home, explore new landscapes and try different foods in a new country, you soon realize the importance of knowing the basics of the local language.
Why learn the language?
Culture and language are inseparable. The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition defines culture as the “shared patterns of behaviors and interactions, cognitive constructs, and effective understanding that are learned through a process of socialization. These shared patterns identify the members of a culture group while also distinguishing those of another group.”
When someone starts in a new country, learning the language aids in understanding the culture better. Lapses in communication may hinder the feeling of belongingness in a different country. The promotion of cultural understanding is vital in language learning. Whether you are here for a year as an Au Pair or as a student or for work, understanding the language and culture may help make your life better in the Netherlands.