Decoding Flanders: Unlocking Connections

The International House Leuven (IHL) is a non-profit organization that helps internationals settle, find work, and build a community in Leuven. They provide practical information in English to make life easier for anyone moving to the area. IHL also organizes regular events to bring people together, creating opportunities to meet others and feel at home. Whether you’ve just arrived or have lived here for years, IHL welcomes everyone. With their free services and friendly support, they help people live and work happily in Leuven and the surrounding region, making it a great place to call home.www.internationalhouseleuven.be

International House Leuven

Life in Flanders can be exciting, surprising, and sometimes… a little confusing. This workshop helps to  make sense of social connections.

After the success of our Decoding Flanders session, we’re diving deeper into a topic many expats find both fascinating and challenging: connection.How do you really connect with Flemish coworkers, classmates, or neighbours? What does “friendliness” mean here—and how is it different from friendship? How can you build on those small moments of connection and turn them into something more?In this interactive 2-hour workshop, we’ll explore a mix of insights and shared experiences in a relaxed, constructive atmosphere. This is not about changing who you are—but about understanding the context you’re in, so connection becomes easier and more natural.And we won’t stop there. After the workshop, you’re warmly invited to join our informal “Bite of Dutch” session over a drink, a chance to continue conversations, meet others, and practice some Dutch in a low-pressure, friendly setting.Whether you’re new to Flanders or have been here for a while, this session will give you tools, confidence, and fresh perspectives to connect more meaningfully.Connection is always possible . Let’s explore how. Flow of the workshop<ul><li>13:30 - walk in open, please arrive at 13:50 at the latest (yes, these Flems are very much into punctuality)</li><li>14:00-16:00 - workshop on making social connections in Flanders</li><li>16:00-16:15 - break</li><li>16:15-17:15 - casual Dutch practice oppurtunity. We will focus specifically on informal Dutch and aspects of "tussentaal" that you hear in every day life, but don't learn in Dutch class. (at least A2 of Dutch recommended, but everyone welcome to join). </li></ul>The hosts of this sessions are Gunilla de Graef and Sofie Begine.

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