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At home in Leuven

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At home in Leuven

Helping internationals feel at home in Leuven — with language support, city guidance, and local connection. Learn, explore, and belong in your new home. 🌿

22/12/2025

🗣️ Word of the Week: Sjiek
Meaning: Fancy, stylish, or nice.
Example: “Wat een sjieke outfit!” → “What a fancy outfit!”
💬 Use it to impress your Belgian friends 😉

17/12/2025

🚶 Winter City Walks
During Wintertijd Leuven, you can join guided night walks through lit-up streets, beguinages and gardens. You can even climbs up to the top of the library at Ladeuzeplein!

✨ The city glows in a new light.

15/12/2025

🗣️ Word of the Week: Allez
Used to express surprise, encouragement, or mild disbelief.
Example: “Allez, echt?” → “Come on, really?”
💬 Listen for it — locals say it all the time!

10/12/2025

🎄 Leuven Christmas Market
From early December, Ladeuzeplein and Hooverplein sparkle with festive lights, artisan stalls and warm drinks.

✨ Magic winter vibes and great places to shop for gifts.

08/12/2025

🗣️ Word of the Week: Amai
A classic Flemish expression you’ll hear everywhere!
Meaning: “Wow!” / “Oh my!”
Example: “Amai, dat is duur!” → “Wow, that’s expensive!”

💬 Try using “amai” this week — it’s the fastest way to sound local!

03/12/2025

🌸 Leuven Kruidtuin (Botanical Garden)
A beautiful botanical garden perfect for relaxing walks, study sessions or taking photos.
✨ Nature in the middle of Leuven.

01/12/2025

🗣️ Word of the Week: Markt
Meaning: market — Leuven has many!
“Ik ga naar de markt.” → “I’m going to the market.”

💬 Have you visited Leuven’s market yet? Share your favorite stall!

26/11/2025

🌿 Park Abbey: a Leuven must-see!
History, nature and good vibes — all in one magical spot just outsid
🥕 Don’t miss De Wikke!
Their farm shop sells ultra-local organic veggies, fruit and goodies from De Wikke & BoerEnCompagnie — plus amazing sourdough from Bakkerij Korst.
Short chain? This is the chain.

💛 Social impact bonus:
De Wikke is a social farming project where people grow organic (and forgotten!) veggies with pride. The garden is open to walkers and even used as an outdoor classroom for local schools.
✨ Perfect for a slow walk, a mindful moment, or a tasty local treat.

📍 Have you visited Park Abbey yet?

24/11/2025

🗣️ Word of the Week: Wafel

Yes, the Belgian treat! Use it to order or impress locals: “Een wafel, alstublieft.” → “One waffle, please.”
💬 What’s your favorite Belgian treat so far?

17/11/2025

🗣️ Word of the Week: Bedankt

Meaning: thank you — always nice to know!
“Bedankt voor je hulp!” → “Thank you for your help!”
💬 Practice saying it this week and spread some kindness!

➡️ Join my Dutch conversation sessions to learn more everyday phrases — message me!

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