From 你好 / Ni Hao ➝ Hoi: My Dutch Learning Journey as a Mandarin Speaker

For the past three weeks, something shifted. When I’ve walked into a shop or office and greeted people with a “Goedemorgen” or “Goedemiddag,” I got their response in Dutch, not English! For an expat, this is a big step forward. It means my pronunciation finally sounds “Dutch” enough that people don’t immediately switch to English