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Dutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence

Mariska van der Meij

NL153 episodes
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Stop hesitating. Start speaking Dutch with confidence.Hoi, ik ben Mariska. I’ve been teaching Dutch since 2013, helping internationals overcome their fear of speaking Dutch. Many of you live in the Netherlands for years but still rely on English. I help you break that habit and feel at home here.In this podcast, I share practical tips to speak Dutch in your daily life, and mindset shifts to help you start speaking Dutch—without stress or endless studying.Ready to stop hesitating? Start listening...

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Episodes (153)

#106 | Wat als Engels spreken geen optie is... Wat doe je dan? (Insta Live - 24...

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May 24, 202513:21pending

#105 | How to make learning Dutch fun + effective – Even as a busy parent. Dutch...

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May 23, 20259:37pending

#104 | Nederlands spreken als internationale moeder: Griselda's verhaal. Inspira...

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May 19, 202524:13pending

#103 | Wat pianolessen mij leren over Nederlands spreken. Dutch Podcast B1+

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May 14, 202512:47pending

#102 | Dutch for International Parents: From ‘Sweet’ to ‘Stubborn’ – How to desc...

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Apr 23, 202510:07pending

#101 | Koningsdag in Nederland: a guide for internationals (with inside informat...

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Apr 18, 202522:05pending

#100 | Hoera! How I recorded my first Dutch podcast while unloading the dishwash...

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Apr 15, 202511:46pending

#99 | Nederlands praten met een monteur: 5 inside tricks. Dutch Podcast B1+

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Apr 3, 202511:01pending

#98 | 5 easy Dutch phrases to impress your Dutch friends and colleagues (in Dutc...

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Apr 1, 20255:41pending

#97 | Dutch for Parents: het programma voor internationale ouders die meer Neder...

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Mar 17, 202516:54pending

#96 | How to speak Dutch with your child’s friends. 10 phrases that will help yo...

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Mar 12, 202513:15pending

#95 | 1 easy step to speak Dutch right now! Hoe je vandaag al meer Nederlands ku...

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Mar 10, 20259:22pending

#94 | Your 5-day starter kit to finally speak Dutch at school and daycare! Dutch...

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Mar 3, 202511:32pending

#93 | IK VERVEEL ME, VERVELEND, of SAAI? Don't mix these up in Dutch! Dutch Podc...

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Feb 28, 20259:59pending

#92 | Maak spreken in het Nederlands makkelijker met deze truc! Dutch Podcast B1...

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Feb 5, 202511:03pending

#91 | What the VAK?! (Lost in translation at the kitchen table) Dutch A2+

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Jan 31, 20255:28pending

#90 | How to improve your Dutch in just a few days. Dutch Podcast B1+

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Jan 23, 20255:13pending

#89 | Your path to fluent and fearless Dutch starts here 🔥 Dutch Podcast B1+

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#88 | Waarom Engels in Nederland me frustreert (en waarom ik Nederlands spreken...

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Dec 4, 20249:32pending

#87 | Kopen, verkopen, betalen of afrekenen? | De must-know woorden voor Black F...

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Dec 4, 202412:09pending

#86 | Telling time in Dutch (de tijd in het Nederlands). Dutch Podcast B1+

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Nov 25, 20247:55pending

#85 | Spreek Nederlands op de school van je kind & mijn Dutch for Parents progra...

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Nov 8, 202412:30pending

#84 | Dutch 'taalfluencers': over een dikke huid, taal als verbinder en de energ...

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Nov 4, 202435:42pending

#83 | Wat is Sint Maarten? De tradities en de magie. (+ 2 Sint Maarten songs!) D...

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Oct 25, 202414:31pending

# 82 | Tijd voor verandering (time for change) - a new name! Dutch Podcast B1+

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Oct 20, 202417:44pending

#81 | Een korte les: 'Gewoon'? It's more than just a word. Dutch Podcast B1+

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Oct 15, 20246:09pending

#80 | Een korte les - 'Misschien' als beleefdheidsvorm (using the word 'misschie...

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Oct 9, 20245:52pending

# 79 | Vriend, vriendin, vrienden of vriendinnen? How to say 'friends' in Dutch?...

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Sep 26, 20245:08pending

#78 | Inspiratie-interview met Laurelin - The one person who actually beat DuoLi...

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Sep 17, 202429:54pending

#77 | Aankomen en afvallen - Gain or lose weight (learn Dutch with me!). Dutch P...

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Sep 5, 202412:33pending

#76 | Switch to Dutch live dag 28 september

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Sep 2, 20247:21pending

#75| Een korte les: Ik heb mijn haar 'laten knippen'. Hoe gebruik je 'laten + in...

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Aug 28, 202410:30pending

#74 | Het einde van de zomervakantie - Lekker gehad? Een kort verhaal (short sto...

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Aug 17, 202412:53pending

#73 | Een korte les: wat betekent 'lukken' en 'gelukt'? Dutch Podcast B1+

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Jul 23, 20245:49pending

#72 | Een korte les: Waar gaat het over? Dutch Podcast B1+

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Jul 22, 20242:23pending

#71 | Wat te doen deze zomer? (how to improve your Dutch at the poolside). Dutch...

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Jul 18, 20249:25pending

#70 | Baby, peuter, kleuter, puber? De verschillende woorden voor 'kind' in het...

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Jul 9, 202411:35pending

#69 | Een korte les: Heel of veel? Of: heel veel? Dutch Podcast B1+

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Jul 3, 20243:15pending

#68 | Voor internationale ouders met kinderen op een Nederlandse school - FAQ Du...

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Jul 2, 202412:54pending

#67 | Een korte les: Woorden voor de tijd in het Nederlands (deel 2). Dutch Podc...

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Jun 16, 20246:44pending

#66 | Migration and the effects on your nervous system - interview (in Dutch) wi...

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Jun 15, 202427:19pending

#65 | Shine baby shine! Alles over de Community die NU start. Dutch Podcast B1+

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Jun 4, 202410:09pending

#64 | Inspiratie-interview met Dicle: over 3 talen in 1 huis, taking a break fro...

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May 27, 202428:20pending

#63 | Een korte les: U of jij? Wat moet ik zeggen in het Nederlands? Dutch Podca...

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May 21, 20245:27pending

# 62 | Dutch at school: Tips van de expert (mijn dochter). Dutch Podcast B1+

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May 16, 20249:08pending

# 61 | Prepare to Speak - van radiator naar workshop. Dutch Podcast B1+

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May 13, 20247:03pending

#60 | Short story in Dutch - De eerste schooldag van mijn zoon. Dutch Podcast B1...

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Apr 24, 202414:55pending

#59 | Nederlandse directheid: practical or rude? Inspiratie-interview met Kait P...

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Apr 19, 202427:17pending

# 58 | If you want to be fluent in Dutch. ..

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Apr 18, 20248:42pending

#57 | Why you shouldn't expect a 'last-minute' dinner invitation from the Dutch...

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Apr 10, 202435:21pending