In this episode, I will talk about studying at a university in the Netherlands. What is the difference between WO and HBO? And how much does it cost to study in the Netherlands? I also talk about student life, student houses, student associations and some of the most popular student cities. A useful episode if you’re interested in studying in the Netherlands or just want to learn more about Dutch student life!

In this episode, you will learn more about Dutch word order and discover some simple patterns that you can use immediately when speaking Dutch. We will look at why Dutch sentences can sometimes sound a little bit like Yoda from Star Wars and how you can build more natural Dutch sentences. At the end of the episode, you will also learn more about my new e-learning course about Dutch word order.

In this episode, I talk about applying for jobs in the Netherlands. Follow Maria as she applies for a nursing job in the Netherlands and learn key words about job applications.

In this episode, you will learn more about Dutch word order and discover some simple patterns that you can use immediately when speaking Dutch. We will look at why Dutch sentences can sometimes sound a little bit like Yoda from Star Wars and how you can build more natural Dutch sentences.

In this episode, I talk about some of the biggest and most unique music festivals in the Netherlands. I share what makes festivals like Pinkpop, Lowlands, Oerol, and Milkshake so special, and I also explain what the typical festival experience is like in the summer. Finally, I tell you how people usually stay overnight at festivals and what you can expect from camping on a festival site.

In this episode, I talk about Dutch music. Who doesn’t like to listen to some good music! There is a great variety of Dutch music, but of course we will focus on music that is written in the Dutch language. I hope you will get inspired by this episode to discover more of the Dutch music as it is also a great way to learn new vocabulary in a fun way.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the different ways to study Dutch and how to choose the lesson type that suits you best. We explore group lessons, individual lessons, and duo lessons, looking at the benefits and challenges of each. I also share my teaching method, how personalized feedback works, and why practicing speaking in real-life situations is so important. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their Dutch and make the most of their lessons.

In this episode, I talk about femicide in the Netherlands. I explain what the term means, how often it happens, and why it is important. I also share how people use powerful symbols and events to speak out against violence and support women.

In this episode, I talk about snow in the Netherlands, what happens on snowy days, and how daily life can be affected by snow and ice.

In this episode, I’m back from my maternity leave and share my personal experience with childcare in the Netherlands. I explain the different types of childcare and talk about childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag). I also give practical tips for parents. This episode is especially useful for parents new to the Netherlands and for Dutch learners at the A2 level.

In this episode, I talk about Keti Koti, a special day in the Netherlands and Suriname that marks the end of slavery. You will learn about the history of slavery and the Dutch role, what Keti Koti means, when it started, and how people commemorate and celebrate it today.

In this episode, I talk about how to receive or return a package in the Netherlands. What happens if you're not home? How do you pick up your parcel at a PostNL or DHL point? And what do you say at the counter? I explain it all in a short, simple story – perfect for Dutch learners at A2 level!