Language deficiency as a business and social challenge in the Brainport region

19 march 2024

Mayor Jeroen Dijsselbloem of Eindhoven spoke in TV programme VPRO Buitenhof about language deficiency as one of the business and social challenges in both the Netherlands and the Brainport region. The government is committed to economic development in the Brainport region, but also asks companies to help employees who lack Dutch language skills to learn Dutch more quickly.

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STE Languages is providing Dutch language training courses for students whose native tongue is Turkish

7 march 2024

There are still many Turkish people living in the Eindhoven region who do not yet have good Dutch language skills. This target group does not, or only to a limited extent, speak English which is the support language generally used to learn Dutch. This target group is also difficult to reach. STE Languages has therefore developed, together with the Turkish/Dutch trainer Seyda Turgut, a unique, accessible, Dutch language course with Turkish as the support language.

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Spanish language training for PSV's coaching and backroom staff

6 march 2024

STE Languages is happy to contribute to the development of PSV Eindhoven coaching and backroom staff's Spanish language skills Ganamos juntos y hacemos de esto un triunfo!

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“I would like to win prizes for the Dutch team”

23 february 2024

For many students, language training at STE Languages is a springboard to a new life. This also applies to Pouriya Jalalipour, who fled from Iran to the Netherlands. In 2021 he shared his story in an interview. Even then, ambition was evid. Pouriya has started a fundraising campaign for a new longbow. If you also want to make a contribution, see https://gofund.me/151db3d8.

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Best Costume Carnaval party

14 february 2024

Over the past few days, we have again been immersed in the special world of Carnival. One of the most colourful and biggest folk festivals in the Netherlands broke out. Also in Eindhoven, which is called “Lampegat” during the carnival period and where you regularly encounter the term “SALAAI”. “SALAAI” means the same as “ALAAF” and is a reference to the “11th Commandment - Enjoy”. Wearing a striking costume (called “pekske” in Brabant) is one of the freedoms of Carnival.

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I strive for a Europe where everyone has equal opportunities and is treated equally

14 february 2024

She knows what it's like to settle in a foreign country. She knows the challenges you face if you don't have a network and don't speak the language. But Alina Totti has now found her place - and her calling. As a policy advisor for the Province of North Brabant, she is committed to improving the position of migrant workers and other internationals. And there is still a world to be won.

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A Cookie with Dutch language training

8 february 2024

STE Languages conducts an evaluation with the participants after each language course. This also applied to cookie bakery Hellema Hallum B.V. ("Your one-stop shop partner in the world of cookies, bars and bites!"). Here we provided Dutch language training on behalf of the Randstad Group Netherlands.

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Eindhoven Library and STE Languages working together on language development in Brainport region

3 february 2024

Eindhoven Library and STE Languages will work together, as connecting partners in the Brainport region, in the field of language. Both parties recognise the importance for internationals to be able to speak, read and write the Dutch language well in order to feel more connected to the local population. They are conveying this message through this collaborative project.

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Open Enrolments started again January 2024 with 825 students

24 january 2024

Our Open Enrolments in Dutch and English started again 10th January with 825 students. We are very proud and happy that so many students found their way to STE Languages! These courses allow you to attend language training in group sizes of a maximum of 10 students, either online or face-to-face and aim to increase the Dutch and English language levels of participants.

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