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Learn Dutch Everyday

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Lisa and Maarten are two friends who chat in simple Dutch about everyday life. Perfect for beginners learning Dutch. Short daily episodes with vocabulary, grammar tips, and cultural insights about the Netherlands. From greetings and food to Dutch traditions and daily life — learn Dutch by listening to natural conversations at A1, A2, and B1 levels.
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Episodes

EP142: Gezellig!

Dutch Language Deep Dive - Part 1 ( "Gezellig!" ) — episode 142 of Learn Dutch Everyday. Lisa and Maarten have a B1-level conversation about dutch language deep dive that teaches you relative clauses with prepositions. Grammar: relative clauses with prepositions Cultural insight: expressions, gezellig, and untranslatable dutch words Vocabulary: Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! Pass the in...

May 21, 20265 minEp. 142

EP141: DWDD kijken

In this B1 Dutch lesson called "DWDD kijken" , Lisa and Maarten discuss media & entertainment. Perfect for daily listening practice. Grammar: infinitive constructions (te + infinitive) Cultural insight: dwdd, the voice, and dutch tv culture Vocabulary: Great for inburgering exam prep, Dutch language learners, or anyone who wants to understand spoken Dutch. New lessons every day! Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at inburgeringprep.com Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spo...

May 20, 20265 minEp. 141

EP140: Voetbal op zondag

"Voetbal op zondag" means "Sports & Recreation - Part 1" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 Dutch lesson about sports & recreation. This lesson teaches you complex sentence combining in context, plus you'll hear about voetbal, schaatsen, and why the dutch love king's day sports and why it matters in the Netherlands. Vocabulary: Listen every day to build your Dutch vocabulary step by step. Learn Dutch Everyday — daily Dutch lessons for beginners and beyond. Ace your inburgering exam! ...

May 19, 20264 minEp. 140

EP139: ASML en chipjes

Learn Dutch with "ASML en chipjes" — this B1 lesson covers technology & innovation. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you expressing opinions and arguments along the way. This lesson teaches you expressing opinions and arguments in context, plus you'll hear about asml, tomtom, and dutch tech startups and why it matters in the Netherlands. Vocabulary: Perfect practice for Dutch listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for more bite-sized Dutch lessons. Stud...

May 18, 20265 minEp. 139

EP138: Over het weer praten

Today's episode is called "Over het weer praten" and it's all about weather & climate. Lisa and Maarten teach you B1 Dutch through a natural conversation. This lesson teaches you subjunctive introduction in context, plus you'll hear about why the dutch always talk about weather and 'water management' and why it matters in the Netherlands. Vocabulary: Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! P...

May 17, 20265 minEp. 138

EP137: Vriendschap

Relationships & Social Life - Part 1 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about relationships & social life. Listen and learn! Today's grammar point is voltooid tegenwoordige tijd vs voltooid verleden tijd . Along the way, discover vriendschap, borrels, and the dutch approach to friendship and how it shapes everyday Dutch. Vocabulary: Great for inburgering exam prep, Dutch language learners, or anyone who wants to understand spoken Dutch. New lessons every d...

May 16, 20265 minEp. 137

EP136: Het inburgeringsexamen

"Het inburgeringsexamen" (Immigration & Integration - Part 1) — in today's B1 Dutch lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore immigration & integration. Today's grammar point is word order inversion rules . Along the way, discover inburgering, nt2 exams, and building a life in nl and how it shapes everyday Dutch. Vocabulary: Listen every day to build your Dutch vocabulary step by step. Learn Dutch Everyday — daily Dutch lessons for beginners and beyond. Pass the inburgering exam — study guides &a...

May 15, 20264 minEp. 136

EP135: Van Gogh

"Van Gogh" — today Lisa and Maarten talk about dutch art & culture at the B1 level. A great way to practice Dutch daily. Today's grammar point is modal particles (eens, even, maar, toch, nou) . Along the way, discover van gogh, rijksmuseum, and why dutch design is minimalist and how it shapes everyday Dutch. Vocabulary: Perfect practice for Dutch listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for more bite-sized Dutch lessons. Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with ...

May 14, 20265 minEp. 135

EP134: Stamppot maken

Cooking & Dutch Food Culture - Part 1 ( "Stamppot maken" ) — episode 134 of Learn Dutch Everyday. Lisa and Maarten have a B1-level conversation about cooking & dutch food culture that teaches you er as placeholder (er is/er zijn/er wordt). Grammar: er as placeholder (er is/er zijn/er wordt) Culture: stamppot, bitterballen, and why dinner is at 18:00 Vocabulary: Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for da...

May 13, 20264 minEp. 134

EP133: LinkedIn netwerken

In this B1 Dutch lesson called "LinkedIn netwerken" , Lisa and Maarten discuss social media & digital life. Perfect for daily listening practice. Grammar: separable verbs in all tenses Culture: whatsapp groups, linkedin networking, and dutch online culture Vocabulary: Great for inburgering exam prep, Dutch language learners, or anyone who wants to understand spoken Dutch. New lessons every day! Study for your inburgering exam with free practice materials at inburgeringprep.com Listen on othe...

May 12, 20264 minEp. 133

EP132: De VOC

"De VOC" means "Dutch History Highlights - Part 1" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 Dutch lesson about dutch history highlights. Grammar: conjuncties (hoewel, tenzij, mits) Culture: voc, golden age, and how the netherlands was built on water Vocabulary: Listen every day to build your Dutch vocabulary step by step. Learn Dutch Everyday — daily Dutch lessons for beginners and beyond. Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at inburgeringprep.com Listen on ot...

May 11, 20264 minEp. 132

EP131: Windmolens

Learn Dutch with "Windmolens" — this B1 lesson covers sustainability in nl. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you relative pronouns (wie, wat, waar) along the way. Grammar: relative pronouns (wie, wat, waar) Cultural insight: windmills, zonnepanelen, and the dutch energy transition Vocabulary: Perfect practice for Dutch listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for more bite-sized Dutch lessons. Need inburgering prep? Free resources at inburgeringprep.com Liste...

May 10, 20264 minEp. 131

EP130: De Tweede Kamer

Today's episode is called "De Tweede Kamer" and it's all about dutch politics basics. Lisa and Maarten teach you B1 Dutch through a natural conversation. Grammar: passive voice (worden/zijn) Cultural insight: tweede kamer, coalition governments, and why everything is 'gedoogsteun' Vocabulary: Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! Pass the inburgering exam — study guides & practice at inbur...

May 09, 20265 minEp. 130

EP129: De verzekering kiezen

Healthcare System - Part 1 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about healthcare system. Listen and learn! Grammar: reported speech (indirecte rede) Cultural insight: verzekering, eigen risico, and navigating dutch healthcare Vocabulary: Great for inburgering exam prep, Dutch language learners, or anyone who wants to understand spoken Dutch. New lessons every day! Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at inburgeringprep.com Listen on other platfo...

May 08, 20264 minEp. 129

EP128: Huizen zoeken

"Huizen zoeken" (Renting & Buying a Home - Part 1) — in today's B1 Dutch lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore renting & buying a home. This lesson teaches you complex subclauses, conditional sentences in context, plus you'll hear about housing crisis, makelaars, and why everyone bids above asking and why it matters in the Netherlands. Vocabulary: Listen every day to build your Dutch vocabulary step by step. Learn Dutch Everyday — daily Dutch lessons for beginners and beyond. Ace your inburge...

May 07, 20264 minEp. 128

EP127: Het poldermodel

"Het poldermodel" — today Lisa and Maarten talk about dutch work culture at the B1 level. A great way to practice Dutch daily. This lesson teaches you past tense (onvoltooid verleden tijd) in context, plus you'll hear about poldermodel, flat hierarchy, and the two-minute meeting and why it matters in the Netherlands. Vocabulary: Perfect practice for Dutch listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for more bite-sized Dutch lessons. Study for your inburgering exam with f...

May 07, 20264 minEp. 127

EP126: Mijn dromen

My dreams ( "Mijn dromen" ) — episode 126 of Learn Dutch Everyday. Lisa and Maarten have a B1-level conversation about future plans & dreams that teaches you all grammar reviewed. This lesson teaches you all grammar reviewed in context, plus you'll hear about what makes the netherlands unique and why it matters in the Netherlands. Vocabulary: de toekomst — dromen — plannen — doelen — bereiken — streven — Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, thi...

May 06, 20265 minEp. 126

EP125: De Deltawerken

In this B1 Dutch lesson called "De Deltawerken" , Lisa and Maarten discuss environment & sustainability. You'll pick up words like het water, de zee, de rivier . Perfect for daily listening practice. Today's grammar point is reported speech . Along the way, discover delta works and dutch water management and how it shapes everyday Dutch. Vocabulary: het water — de zee — de rivier — de dijk — de dam — de sluis — Great for inburgering exam prep, Dutch language learners, or anyone who wants to ...

May 05, 20265 minEp. 125

EP124: De verkiezingen

"De verkiezingen" means "The elections" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 Dutch lesson about politics & society. Practice hearing de politiek, de verkiezing, stemmen in real sentences. Today's grammar point is indefinite pronouns . Along the way, discover poldermodel, tolerance and dutch democracy and how it shapes everyday Dutch. Vocabulary: de politiek — de verkiezing — stemmen — de partij — de minister — de premier — Listen every day to build your Dutch vocabulary step by step. Learn...

May 04, 20264 minEp. 124

EP123: Mijn spaardoel

Learn Dutch with "Mijn spaardoel" — this B1 lesson covers money & banking. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you conditional perfect along the way. Today's grammar point is conditional perfect . Along the way, discover dutch frugality and financial culture and how it shapes everyday Dutch. Vocabulary: de bank — de rekening — storten — opnemen — het saldo — sparen — Perfect practice for Dutch listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for more bite-sized Dutc...

May 03, 20264 minEp. 123

EP122: De date

Today's episode is called "De date" and it's all about relationships & dating. Lisa and Maarten teach you B1 Dutch through a natural conversation. Featured words: de date, afspreken, leuk vinden . Grammar: nested subclauses and conditional constructions Culture: dutch dating culture and equality Vocabulary: de date — afspreken — leuk vinden — verliefd — de relatie — beginnen — Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subs...

May 02, 20264 minEp. 122

EP121: Het nieuws van vandaag

Today's news — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about news & media. Key words: het nieuws, de krant, het artikel . Listen and learn! Grammar: worden + voltooid deelwoord for passive voice Culture: dutch media landscape Vocabulary: het nieuws — de krant — het artikel — het journaal — de uitzending — de verslaggever — Great for inburgering exam prep, Dutch language learners, or anyone who wants to understand spoken Dutch. New lessons every day! Study for your in...

May 01, 20265 minEp. 121

EP120: Een stedentrip

"Een stedentrip" (Holidays & Travel Planning - Part 5) — in today's A2 Dutch lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore holidays & travel planning. Grammar: passive voice introduction Culture: duing holidays, efteling, and booking via d-reizen Vocabulary: Listen every day to build your Dutch vocabulary step by step. Learn Dutch Everyday — daily Dutch lessons for beginners and beyond. Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at inburgeringprep.com Listen on other pl...

Apr 30, 20264 minEp. 120

EP119: Huiswerk maken

"Huiswerk maken" — today Lisa and Maarten talk about dutch schools & education at the A2 level. A great way to practice Dutch daily. Grammar: indirect questions Cultural insight: basisschool, vmbo/havo/vwo, and the dutch school system Vocabulary: Perfect practice for Dutch listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for more bite-sized Dutch lessons. Need inburgering prep? Free resources at inburgeringprep.com Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple...

Apr 29, 20264 minEp. 119

EP118: Winter in Nederland

Clothing & Weather Prep - Part 5 ( "Winter in Nederland" ) — episode 118 of Learn Dutch Everyday. Lisa and Maarten have a A2-level conversation about clothing & weather prep that teaches you reflexive verbs (zich). Grammar: reflexive verbs (zich) Cultural insight: layering like a dutch person and the 'zonnetje' obsession Vocabulary: Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! Pass the inburg...

Apr 28, 20264 minEp. 118

EP117: Online boodschappen

In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Online boodschappen" , Lisa and Maarten discuss phone & internet. Perfect for daily listening practice. Grammar: word order in subordinate clauses Cultural insight: kpn, ziggo, and setting up life in the netherlands Vocabulary: Great for inburgering exam prep, Dutch language learners, or anyone who wants to understand spoken Dutch. New lessons every day! Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at inburgeringprep.com Listen on other platforms:...

Apr 27, 20264 minEp. 117

EP116: Contant is verleden

"Contant is verleden" means "Money & Banking - Part 5" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's A2 Dutch lesson about money & banking. This lesson teaches you modal verbs in past tense in context, plus you'll hear about pin only, tikkie culture, and why cash is disappearing and why it matters in the Netherlands. Vocabulary: Listen every day to build your Dutch vocabulary step by step. Learn Dutch Everyday — daily Dutch lessons for beginners and beyond. Ace your inburgering exam! Free practice...

Apr 26, 20263 minEp. 116

EP115: Koffie bij de buren

Learn Dutch with "Koffie bij de buren" — this A2 lesson covers neighbors & community. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you relative clauses (die/dat) along the way. This lesson teaches you relative clauses (die/dat) in context, plus you'll hear about the buurtfeest, klussen, and dutch neighborly culture and why it matters in the Netherlands. Vocabulary: Perfect practice for Dutch listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for more bite-sized Dutch lessons. ...

Apr 25, 20264 minEp. 115

EP114: Het eigen risico

Today's episode is called "Het eigen risico" and it's all about going to the doctor. Lisa and Maarten teach you A2 Dutch through a natural conversation. This lesson teaches you prepositions of time and place in context, plus you'll hear about the huisarts system and why dutch doctors say 'take paracetamol' and why it matters in the Netherlands. Vocabulary: Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!...

Apr 24, 20264 minEp. 114

EP113: Vertraging op het spoor

Public Transport in NL - Part 5 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this A2 lesson about public transport in nl. Listen and learn! Today's grammar point is separable verbs in sentences . Along the way, discover ov-chipkaart, ns trains, and why everyone cycles instead and how it shapes everyday Dutch. Vocabulary: Great for inburgering exam prep, Dutch language learners, or anyone who wants to understand spoken Dutch. New lessons every day! Need inburgering prep? Free resources at ...

Apr 23, 20264 minEp. 113
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