answersLogoWhite

0

Martin Van Buren learned Dutch at home as a boy; I am not sure that it was his first language.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who was the first president born in the US that learned English as a second language?

Martin Van Buren grew up with parents that spoke Dutch as their native language.


What US President spoke Dutch?

Ronald Reagan had that nickname. Interestingly, in the 1930s, he was a radio announcer, and used the air-name "Dutch Reagan."


Do you need to know dutch to have a good time in Amstetrdam?

Honestly, you don't. Almost all Dutch people are fluent in English (it's recommended by their universities). English is even commonly taught in public schools as a second language. However, if you wanted to learn Dutch, it's a very easy language to learn. It is the closest language to English.


What president's nickname is Dutch?

Ronald Reagan was known as "Dutch" until he got into the movies. His father gave him that name while he was still a baby.


What has the author Tony Foster written?

Tony Foster has written: 'Dutch legal terminology in English' -- subject(s): Law, Dutch language, Dutch, English, Dictionaries, English language


Is the dutch language older or younger then the english language?

The Dutch language is younger than the English language. However we must not forget that the English language we know nowadays is not comparable to the old, ancient English those days. This is the same as with Dutch. Early modern English language began its rise after the eleventh century (French, Norwegian influences). Early Dutch, experts have recognized in the Middle Ages around the 14th century.


What is the dutch word for day?

Dag is the word from English to Dutch. It means a day in English language.


Which president grew up speaking a language other than English?

It's not Obama, despite the ignorant beliefs. Martin Van Buren's first language was Dutch.


How do you say President in Dutch?

It's exactly the same in Dutch as it is in English


Which language is most similar to English?

The language which is most similar to English is Dutch.


What language does van persie speak?

Robin van Persie is Dutch and his native language is Dutch. He also speaks English fluently.


What has the author Willem Sewel written?

Willem Sewel has written: 'A complete dictionary, English and Dutch, to which is added a grammar, for both languages' -- subject(s): Grammar, Dutch language, Dictionaries, English language, Dutch, English