APPS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE IN UTRECHT EASIER LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES? Even though almost everyone in Utrecht is able to speak Engl ish to some degree, it wi l l not hurt to download some language apps to help you f ind your way around. I f you would l ike to learn Dutch, give Babbel or Duol ingo a go. Trust me, the Duol ingo owl wi l l keep an eye on you to study. Duol ingo is completely free of charge. Whi le the f irst couple of lessons on Babbel are free, there you wi l l later have to pay a subscription fee to continue using the app. To translate texts and conversations on the go, instal l and use the Google Translate App. It even lets you translate pictures of text. HUNGRY? I f you shop at Albert Hei jn, we suggest downloading the ah app. It provides you with an overview of al l items in the ‘bonus’ that week, which means you wi l l be able to purchase them at a discounted price. To join the bonus programme, go to your local Albert Hei jn, ask for a bonus card, and connect the card with your app. It is a good way to save some money on groceries at Albert Hei jn. I f you l ike to buy in bulk and would l ike to save money whi le at the same time rescuing food, download Too Good To Go. This app was created to prevent food waste. It provides you with an overview of food-saving deals in your neighbourhood. Want to eat fancy on a budget? Het laatste tafeltje is the app for you! It al lows you to see last-minute meal deals from restaurants in your area, with discounts of up to 70%. Al leFolders gives you an overview of discount deals in di fferent shops in your area, including but not l imited to grocery stores. I f you are too lazy to leave your house, you can have great food del ivered to your doorstep through the Thuisbezorgd, UberEats, or Del iveroo app. WANT TO FEEL LIKE A LOCAL? There are some apps that most Dutchies have on their phone, and you should also consider downloading: I f you have Dutch friends, chances are you wi l l come across the phase “Ik stuur je een Tikkie” quite frequently. Dutch people enjoy spl itting bi l ls, and this sentence means the person is expecting you to pay them back via Tikkie. This app al lows you to transfer smal l sums of money to your friends very quickly. It is a great app to have for nights out. To use this app you wi l l need a Dutch bank account. The DigiD app makes logging into governmental websites easier. Instead of constantly having to f i l l in your BSN and password, you can use the app for two-factor-authentication. The Berichtenbox is an app designed by the Dutch government to help you keep track of your correspondence with the authorities. Marktplaats shows you second-hand items to buy from other people l iving in your area. Let’s say you are looking for a bike, a table, or clothes, Marktplaats would be a great place to start your search. I f you want to sel l something you can also easi ly advertise it through this app. The Route.nl app is great to have i f you enjoy riding your bike or hiking. It includes around 150000 possible routes. ALWAYS GETTING RAINED ON? Although Dutch weather may seem completely unpredictable, Buienradar is an app that predicts the weather and winds with a very high accuracy. PAGE 38
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