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In this short introduction video to Dutch, let the girl with a pearl earring, from Johannes Vermeer’s iconic painting, be your guide to fun facts about the culture and history of the language. Learn Dutch by clicking the buttons below the video for lessons on specific subjects. Take a tour of OLS to find out what's available: How to use OLS.
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