The Dutch Language House Brussels has developed several pocket dictionaries and other tools. You can order them here or download them for free.
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ABabyC FR.NL.EN: Pocket dictionary for parents of children between 0 and 3 years old€ 5,00
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This pocket dictionary helps you to communicate in Dutch about matters concerning your child. Is your child going to a nursery, daycare, the children’s healthcare centre or another Dutch-speaking facility? Would you like to be able to talk to a staff member or to other parents? Then take this handy dictionary with you and find the words you need.
ABabyC FR.NL.EN: Pocket dictionary for childcare workers of day-care centresGratis
This pocket dictionary helps you to communicate in Dutch with the children, the parents and your colleagues. It contains phrases and words for frequent situations: settling in and out, play, eat and care moments, consultations with colleagues.… Use it at work, on the way to work or home…
Are you a child care worker in a day-care centre in Brussels and do you want to practice your Dutch? Order a free copy of this FR-NL dictionary via opgroeieninbrussel@vgc.be.If you do not work for a Brussels nursery, you can download the booklet for free here. If you do not work for a Brussels nursery, you can download the booklet for free using the link above.
Dictionary for hospitals: Medica FR.NL.EN€ 7,00
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This dictionary helps you communicating with patients and visitors in French, Dutch or English. The booklet is an overview of common words and expressions in highly frequent contexts. At the reception desk, during an examination, in the bedroom… Medica FR.NL.EN was edited by the Huis van het Nederlands Brussel, following the initiative of the Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie and in collaboration with the Huis voor Gezondheid, the Europe Hospitals and the Iris hospital network.
Dictionary for reception: Contact FR.NL.EN€ 5,00
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Can I help you? Would you like to leave a message? This booklet contains all French, Dutch and English for reception and counter staff. It will allow you to communicate fluently with customers and visitors.The publication was developed by the Huis van het Nederlands on behalf of the Flemish Community Commission.
Route: Pocket Dictionary FR/NL/EN for public transport€ 2,50
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When does the bus leave? Where is the stop? How much does a ticket cost? This booklet helps you answer questions from STIB-MIVB passengers.
Pocket dictionary for shops: Prêt à parler€ 2,50
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Prêt à parler helps you provide a better service to Dutch-speaking customers.The pocket dictionary is accompanied by an appendix: chocolatiers, clothing or electricals. You choose which appendix to order. An additional appendix costs 0.50 euros.
Pocket dictionary FR/NL/EN for the cultural sector. CULTU(U)R(E)€ 2,50
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This dictionary helps you speak to visitors in Dutch, French or English. It contains all the vocabulary you need at the reception, at the ticket desk, in the room.This trilingual booklet was developed in collaboration with the Brussels Arts Council, the Réseau des arts à Bruxelles, the Brussels Heritage Unit of the FCC and the Brussels Museum Council.
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Pocket dictionary FR/NL for the hotel and catering sector: Un zeste de néerlandais€ 2,50
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Taking orders, bringing the bill, booking tables, soft drinks, dining… it’s all there in the pocket dictionary for the hotel and catering sector.
Duidelijk Nederlands op school: hoe communiceer je met ouders? (Advice for Dutch-speaking nursery and primary schools in Brussels)€ 8,00
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The booklet comprises 7 themes, a checklist and a list of frequently used school vocabulary translated into French and English. The 7 themes are: school visits, enrolment interviews, information sessions, conversations at the school gates, general communication with parents, parent-teacher meetings, discussing conflict or presenting bad news.
Duidelijk Nederlands op school: hoe communiceer je met ouders? (Advice for Dutch-speaking secondary schools in Brussels)€ 8,00
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The booklet comprises 6 themes, a checklist and a list of frequently used school vocabulary translated into French and English. The 6 themes are: school visits, enrolment interviews, information sessions, general communication with parents, parent-teacher meetings, discussing conflict or presenting bad news.
Pocket dictionary NL/FR for the cleaning sector: Proper Nederlands€ 15,00
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Proper Nederlands contains all the vocabulary you need in the cleaning industry. Tools, the building, actions, safety … and moreover always with a clear picture included. Keep this booklet handy to say or show what you mean. The publication was developed in collaboration with ISS, Euroclean, Home Wellness, BOMA and the Sectoral Training Fund Service Cheques.
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