Anything with "burger" in it must be good. In addition to being the process of integration or naturalization, inburgering refers to some specific requirements in becoming a resident of the Netherlands. All immigrants (over and under certain ages) must learn the basics about the culture, and learn to speak the language with a certain level of proficiency. These requirements are relatively recent, and exist to ensure that immigrants integrate into Dutch society instead of remaining unable to communicate with the locals and intolerant of local customs.
Unfortunately there is no exception to inburgering exams for Americans, even though 99% of the locals over 12 and under 60 speak English quite well. Dutch society is quite similar to American society as well, probably due to most of the local television programs originating in the US. But still, I WILL be assimilated.
Beyond the official requirements of being inburgered, I'm very interested in the aspects of Dutch society compared to the US. I also have personal motivations for learning Dutch, since my fiance is a native speaker and I should learn to communicate fluently with my future in-laws. Or to at least understand what they're saying about me. And I plan to have cute little Dutch children at some point and I definitely need to understand everything they're saying if I'm to have any hope of quenching revolutions before they begin.
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