Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about a simple bericht they found: no smoking around a baby.

They share their thoughts in easy, everyday Dutch, making it perfect for A1 learners to follow along.

Give it a listen, it is a nice and relaxed gesprek to learn from.

Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1rztlcn/hoe_kijken_jullie_tegen_dit_bericht_aan_niet/

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Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about whether Rutte echt slecht Engels spreekt or if people are just being a bit too hard on him. They share some funny moments from the conversation and disagree in the nicest way. Come listen, it is a easy and gezellig episode for beginners.

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1ryra5l/rutte_spreekt_slecht_engels/

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Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about what makes Utrecht special and why they feel trots on their city. It is a simple, friendly conversation with easy Dutch that A1 learners can actually follow. Give it a listen, it feels like sitting in on a good gesprek between friends.

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/Utrecht/comments/1rxtckg/ik_ben_trots_op_utrecht/

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Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about pannekoeken and why these Dutch pancakes are such a big deal.

They share what they like on top, argue a little, and keep things easy to follow for A1 learners.

Give it a listen, it is a fun one.

Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/cirkeltrek/comments/1rwwstn/ik_hoorde_dat_jullie_van_gore_pannekoeken_houden/

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Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about a fun twist on a Dutch classic, spek poffertjes, those small fluffy pancakes made even better with bacon. The conversation is easy and relaxed, perfect for A1 learners picking up everyday Dutch words and phrases. Give it a listen, it is a good one.

Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/thenetherlands/comments/1rw0amt/je_hebt_gehoord_van_spek_pannenkoeken_maak_je/

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Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about the nee-nee sticker and what happens when political parties ignore it anyway. They share their thoughts, laugh a little, and keep things easy to follow for A1 learners. Give it a listen, it is a nice one.

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1rvdnoq/negeer_je_mijn_neenee_sticker_negeer_ik_jouw/

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Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about how women's politieke voorkeur, or political preferences, can shift over time and why. They share their own thoughts and gently push back on each other in a really natural way. If you want easy, friendly Dutch conversation on something a little interesting, this one is worth a listen.

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1rtfcun/verschuiving_politieke_voorkeur_als_vrouw/

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Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about something very relatable: paying to use a dirty toilet and wondering if it is even worth it.

They share their thoughts in simple Dutch, mixing in a little humor as they figure out the words for things like "vies" and "betalen."

If you are learning Dutch at an A1 level, this one is easy to follow and kind of fun.

Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1rsgc5i/ik_betaal_niet_meer_voor_vieze_wcs/

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Carola Schouten spoke at Pauw en de Wit, and Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk through what she said in simple, beginner-friendly Dutch. They break it down slowly, so you can follow along even if you only know a few woorden. Give it a listen, it is a nice way to practice.

Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1rroplv/carola_schouten_heeft_gesproken_bij_pauw_en_de_wit/

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Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about Diergigant, a goedkoop pet store chain that has some mensen raising their eyebrows over racist imagery. The conversation gets honest and a little uncomfortable in the best way. Come listen and pick up some Dutch along the way.

Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com

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Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1rp59kc/diergigant_is_gigantisch_goedkoop_en_gigantisch/

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