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Which president spoke dutch as his first language and English as his second?
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∙ 13y ago
Martin Van Buren learned Dutch at home as a boy; I am not sure that it was his first language.
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What language did Martin van Buren speak?
He grew up speaking Dutch at home. Of course, he also spoke English.
What language is flemish?
It is a language much like Dutch spoken in the northeastern part of Belgium.
How did the F bad word start?
It origins are either Dutch or Low German and was first used in the English language in the 15th century. There are Urban myths that it is an acronym. See related links.
Was Martin van Buren in the military?
Martin van Buren, the 8th president of the United States, did not serve in the military as he was born in 1782, the year after the British surrender at Yorktown. However van Buren was the first American-born citizen to become president, and of Dutch descent, he was the first president not of English or Irish parents.
What is un bureau?
It's another word for a desk, used in Dutch and French language.
Who was the first president born in the US that learned English as a second language?
Martin Van Buren grew up with parents that spoke Dutch as their native language.
What US President spoke Dutch?
Ronald Reagan had that nickname. Interestingly, in the 1930s, he was a radio announcer, and used the air-name "Dutch Reagan."
Do you need to know dutch to have a good time in Amstetrdam?
Honestly, you don't. Almost all Dutch people are fluent in English (it's recommended by their universities). English is even commonly taught in public schools as a second language. However, if you wanted to learn Dutch, it's a very easy language to learn. It is the closest language to English.
What president's nickname is Dutch?
Ronald Reagan was known as "Dutch" until he got into the movies. His father gave him that name while he was still a baby.
What has the author Tony Foster written?
Tony Foster has written: 'Dutch legal terminology in English' -- subject(s): Law, Dutch language, Dutch, English, Dictionaries, English language
Which language is most similar to English?
The language which is most similar to English is Dutch.
Is the dutch language older or younger then the english language?
The Dutch language is younger than the English language. However we must not forget that the English language we know nowadays is not comparable to the old, ancient English those days. This is the same as with Dutch. Early modern English language began its rise after the eleventh century (French, Norwegian influences). Early Dutch, experts have recognized in the Middle Ages around the 14th century.
What is the dutch word for day?
Dag is the word from English to Dutch. It means a day in English language.
Which president grew up speaking a language other than English?
It's not Obama, despite the ignorant beliefs. Martin Van Buren's first language was Dutch.
How do you say President in Dutch?
It's exactly the same in Dutch as it is in English
What is the easiest language to learn if you are English?
Spanish Dutch, It is the language most closely related to English.
What has the author Willem Sewel written?
Willem Sewel has written: 'A complete dictionary, English and Dutch, to which is added a grammar, for both languages' -- subject(s): Grammar, Dutch language, Dictionaries, English language, Dutch, English
