The Dutch Speaking Academy Podcast

My daughter thought my husband was saying a bad word, but it was actually just a normal Dutch word.

In this short video (in easy-to-follow Dutch (A2+) with subtitles), I share my funny story and explain why these mix-ups happen so often when learning a language.

What is your favorite Dutch word that throws you off every time?

Let me know in the comments! 👇🎤

Do you need to catch up with your bilingual child who's almost fluent in Dutch?

Join our Dutch for Parents program!

Liefs, Mariska

PS. Want more?

Join my community; ⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠

Want to stay connected?

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.

Discover the tools to start speaking Dutch!

In the Dutch Confidence Bootcamp I'll teach you the tools that I've been teaching my students for years.

Break the pattern of feeling bad about making mistakes while you're speaking and switching back to English.

Liefs, Mariska

PS. Want more?

Join my community; ⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.

🌟 Are you serious about speaking Dutch in your daily life? Join the Dutch Confidence Bootcamp!

Discover how to:

- overcome your fear of making mistakes,

- set achievable goals for speaking Dutch,

- build your confidence step by step in speaking Dutch.

This program is perfect for learners at A2, B1, and B2 levels, and you can make it super personal by focusing on one specific situation that matters most to you.

I will teach you my method which you can apply to ANY situation of your daily life.

🚀 Sign up for the Dutch Confidence Bootcamp now!

Liefs, Mariska

PS. Want more?

Join my community; ⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.

In deze podcast vertel ik over mijn frustraties met het gebruik van Engels in Nederland, vooral op momenten waarop ik eigenlijk verwacht dat mensen Nederlands spreken.

Ik leg uit waarom ik het zo belangrijk vind om Nederlands te leren spreken!

Ook moedig ik je aan (aanmoedigen = to encourage) om door te zetten met het leren van de taal – je kunt het! 😊

Liefs, Mariska

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Dutch fluency?

Word lid van mijn community; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Meer van mij volgen?

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.

Leer Nederlands met Black Friday! 🛍️ | Dutch Speaking Academy

In deze video bespreek ik de Black Friday hysterie en leer ik je nuttige (useful) woorden zoals 'kopen', 'verkopen', 'korting' en meer!

Luister tot het eind en ontdek (discover) mijn speciale programma's zoals Dutch Confidence en Dutch for Parents. Perfect voor B1 leerders.

En: OP = OP! 😉

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Dutch fluency?

Alles over Dutch Confidence vind je hier.

Alles over Dutch for Parents hier.

Liefs, Mariska

PS. Wil je meer?

Word lid van mijn community; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Meer van mij volgen?

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.

Why do we say "half three" when we mean 2:30?

In this videopodcast, I explain how to tell time in Dutch in a simple and fun way. It's an absurd system, but I’ll help you understand it. 💡

You’ll get useful tips, learn about quarters, full hours, and of course, the special use of "half."

Practice along with me in het Nederlands and become more confident talking about time! ⏰

🎙️ Available on Spotify and YouTube.

PS. Want more?

Join my community; ⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠

Want to stay connected?

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.

Want to improve your Dutch as an international parent?

In this video, we discuss the Dutch for Parents course, specially designed for parents who want to communicate better with their child’s school and feel more integrated in the Netherlands.

I explain why learning the right words and phrases is important, especially if your child attends a Dutch school. 📚

You'll learn practical tips and I'll show you how the course helps you feel more confident in everyday conversations, from talking with teachers to understanding Dutch traditions like Sinterklaas. 🎉

This course includes weekly live sessions, a supportive community of parents, and many chances to practice and ask questions. Ideal for parents with a B1-level Dutch!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dutch for Parents:- Learn useful Dutch words and phrases- Connect with other parents and share experiences- Practice speaking in a safe environment- Understand Dutch culture and holidays

More info here!

Liefs, Mariska

PS. Would you like to speak more Dutch?

Join my community; ⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠

Want to stay connected?

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.

In deze podcast spreek ik met Saar, een 'concullega' die ook met passie lesgeeft aan internationals in Nederland en België.

We spreken over ons werk, over onze studenten (jou!) en wat ons bezig houdt.

Heb je vragen voor ons? Stel ze hieronder!

Je vindt alles van Saar via Hart voor Nederlands.

Liefs! Mariska

PS. Wil je verder oefenen met Nederlands spreken?

Word lid van mijn community; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Meer van mij volgen?

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.

In deze podcast vertel ik (Mariska van de Dutch Speaking Academy) je alles over het kinderfeest Sint Maarten, dat op 11 november wordt gevierd.

Je leert wat het feest inhoudt, hoe ouders zich kunnen voorbereiden (prepare), en wat kinderen kunnen verwachten (expect). Ook zing ik twee traditionele liedjes die bij het feest horen en motiveer je om deel te nemen aan de viering (celebration).

Wil je Nederlands leren spreken op de school van je kind? Join Dutch for Parents, een flexibele en praktische online academy speciaal ontwikkeld voor drukke ouders met volle agenda's.

Liefs, Mariska

PS. Wil je verder oefenen met Nederlands spreken?

Word lid van mijn community; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Meer van mij volgen?

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.

In deze podcast deel ik, Mariska, mijn persoonlijke reis naar het creëren van mijn taalschool en de ontwikkeling van mijn onderwijsaanpak (teaching approach).

Ik vertel je over mijn ervaringen in het buitenland (abroad), mijn studietijd, en hoe ik uiteindelijk in het NT2-onderwijs begon.

Bij mijn taalschool ligt de nadruk op (emphasis) spreken en zelfvertrouwen (confidence) in het leren van de Nederlandse taal.

Aan het einde van deze podcast hoor jij als eerste de nieuwe naam van mijn bedrijf!

Wat vind je ervan?

Liefs, Mariska

PS. Wil je verder oefenen met Nederlands spreken?

Word lid van mijn community; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Meer van mij volgen?

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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.