Learn Dutch Everyday
Lisa and Maarten, two friends, chat in simple Dutch about everyday life, making it ideal for beginners learning the language. Each short daily episode covers vocabulary, grammar tips, and cultural insights about the Netherlands. Topics range from greetings and food to Dutch traditions and daily routines. Listeners can improve their Dutch through natural conversations suited for A1, A2, and B1 levels.
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EP279: Investeerders
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Investeerders" — this B2 lesson covers entrepreneurship & startups. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you collocations and fixed expressions along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen online.Grammar: collocations and fixed expressionsCulture: startup amsterdam, venture capital, and dutch business c
EP278: Mindfulness
Today's episode is called "Mindfulness" and it's all about mental health & wellbeing. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het oordeel, de fabriek, de gezondheid. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen oefenen A2.This lesson teaches you advanced word order (midfield scrambling) in context, plus you'll l
EP277: De euro
European Union & NL - Part 2 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about european union & nl. Key words: de Europese Unie, de partner, de samenwerking. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.This lesson teaches you discourse markers and argumentation in context, plus you'll learn about b
EP276: Boerenprotesten
"Boerenprotesten" (Environment & Climate Debate - Part 2) — in today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore environment & climate debate. You'll hear words like de vrije sector, het symbool, de natuur. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.This lesson teaches you nominalization and formal register in context, plus you'll learn about stik
EP275: Multatuli
In this B2 Dutch lesson called "Multatuli", Lisa and Maarten discuss dutch literature & poetry. You'll pick up words like haar, de schrijver, de literatuur. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: NT2 diploma.Today's grammar point is complex conditional (aanvoegende wijs). Along the way, discover annie mg schmidt, multatuli, and modern dutch writers — esse
EP274: Meningsartikelen lezen
"Meningsartikelen lezen" means "Current Events & News - Part 2" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about current events & news. Practice hearing het stuk, worden, het verstand in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.Today's grammar point is advanced passive constructions. Along the way, discover
EP273: De fietspaden
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De fietspaden" — this B2 lesson covers cycling infrastructure. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you advanced pronunciation and intonation patterns along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen aanmelden.Today's grammar point is advanced pronunciation and intonation patterns. Along the way, discover fietspaden, o
EP272: Amsterdam te vol?
Today's episode is called "Amsterdam te vol?" and it's all about tourism & overtourism. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de schouder, Amsterdam, de foto. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen vragen.Grammar: cultural references in languageCulture: amsterdam's tourist problem and sustainable travel
EP271: Vrijwilligerswerk
Volunteering & Activism - Part 1 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about volunteering & activism. Key words: het vrijwilligerswerk, de vrijwilliger, het belang. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.Grammar: nuanced opinion expressionCulture: vrijwilligerswerk, rode kruis, and community engagementP
EP270: GDPR en privacy
"GDPR en privacy" (Digital Privacy & Rights - Part 1) — in today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore digital privacy & rights. You'll hear words like de praktijk, de boete, de privacy. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: formal debate and argumentation structuresCulture: gdpr, amsterdam privacy, and dutch data pro
EP269: Pensioen plannen
In this B2 Dutch lesson called "Pensioen plannen", Lisa and Maarten discuss retirement & aging. You'll pick up words like de premie, de brief, het systeem. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: the best inburgering apps.This lesson teaches you implicit meaning and implication in context, plus you'll learn about pensioen, aow, and the aging population deb
EP268: Fries spreken
"Fries spreken" means "Regional Dialects & Languages - Part 1" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about regional dialects & languages. Practice hearing de uitspraak, de taal, de streek in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.This lesson teaches you advanced preposition usage in context, plus you'll learn about f
EP267: De uitkering
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De uitkering" — this B2 lesson covers social security system. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you metaphorical language along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.This lesson teaches you metaphorical language in context, plus you'll learn about uitkering, belasting, and the dutch welfare
EP266: De grachtenpanden
Today's episode is called "De grachtenpanden" and it's all about dutch architecture & design. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de trap, de hals, de Gouden Eeuw. More on inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.Today's grammar point is regional and register variation. Along the way, discover canal houses,
EP265: TU Delft onderzoek
Science & Innovation - Part 1 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about science & innovation. Key words: het ding, zelf, het water. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: NT2 examen aanmelden.Today's grammar point is advanced verb constructions (schijnen te, blijken te). Along the way, discover tu delft, water manage
EP264: Gastarbeiders vroeger
"Gastarbeiders vroeger" (Immigration Debate - Part 1) — in today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore immigration debate. You'll hear words like de maatschappij, de arbeid, de gastarbeiders. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.Today's grammar point is cohesion and text structure. Along the way, discover guest workers, expats, and the evolving du
EP263: De vierdaagse werkweek
In this B2 Dutch lesson called "De vierdaagse werkweek", Lisa and Maarten discuss work-life balance. You'll pick up words like het bruto salaris, de droom, de vrije sector. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen oefenen.Grammar: academic and professional dutchCulture: deeltijd werk, vierdaagse werkweek, and dutch quality of lifeSame skill, exam for
EP262: Het Concertgebouw
"Het Concertgebouw" means "Music & Performing Arts - Part 1" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about music & performing arts. Practice hearing de muziek, de zaal, spelen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.Grammar: idiomatic expressions and proverbsCulture: concertgebouw, dutch djs, and the neth
EP261: De landbouwexport
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De landbouwexport" — this B2 lesson covers food industry & agriculture. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you pragmatic language use (hedging, politeness) along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.Grammar: pragmatic language use (hedging, politeness)Culture: dutch agriculture exports, lab-grown meat,
EP260: Lelystad Airport
Today's episode is called "Lelystad Airport" and it's all about transportation debate. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het project, Schiphol, het papier. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.This lesson teaches you rhetorical structures in dutch in context, plus you'll learn about lelystad ai
EP259: Wat is Nederlands?
Cultural Identity - Part 1 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about cultural identity. Key words: de waarden, de normen, Willem van Oranje. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: learn Dutch online.This lesson teaches you advanced modal particle usage in context, plus you'll learn about what makes someone dutch? integration
EP258: Het onderwijsdebat
"Het onderwijsdebat" (Education Reform - Part 1) — in today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore education reform. You'll hear words like het kind, het voortgezet onderwijs, de ontwikkeling. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.This lesson teaches you complex relative and complement clauses in context, plus you'll learn about ongekwalificeer
EP257: Sociale huur
In this B2 Dutch lesson called "Sociale huur", Lisa and Maarten discuss housing market debate. You'll pick up words like de sociale huur, verdienen, de vrije sector. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.Today's grammar point is stylistic variation (formal vs informal). Along the way, discover social housing, gentrification, a
EP256: Startup Amsterdam
"Startup Amsterdam" means "Entrepreneurship & Startups - Part 1" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about entrepreneurship & startups. Practice hearing de markt, het bedrijf, het product in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Today's grammar point is collocations and fixed expressions. Along the way, discover st
EP255: GGZ en hulp zoeken
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "GGZ en hulp zoeken" — this B2 lesson covers mental health & wellbeing. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you advanced word order (midfield scrambling) along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: NT2 staatsexamen.Today's grammar point is advanced word order (midfield scrambling). Along the way, discover ggz, mindfulnes
EP254: Brussel en Den Haag
Today's episode is called "Brussel en Den Haag" and it's all about european union & nl. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de samenwerking, het beleid, de rechterlijke macht. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2.Grammar: discourse markers and argumentationCulture: brussels, euro, and the dutch role
EP253: De stikstofcrisis
Environment & Climate Debate - Part 1 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about environment & climate debate. Key words: de maatregel, de natuur, de rechter. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen voor het KNM examen.Grammar: nominalization and formal registerCulture: stikstofcrisis, nitrogen policy, and the
EP252: Annie MG Schmidt
"Annie MG Schmidt" (Dutch Literature & Poetry - Part 1) — in today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore dutch literature & poetry. You'll hear words like de literatuur, haar, de schrijver. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.Grammar: complex conditional (aanvoegende wijs)Culture: annie mg schmidt, multatuli, and modern dutch wri
EP251: Het NOS Journaal
In this B2 Dutch lesson called "Het NOS Journaal", Lisa and Maarten discuss current events & news. You'll pick up words like de schrijver, de mening, de pers. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.This lesson teaches you advanced passive constructions in context, plus you'll learn about nos journaal, opinion pieces, and discussing current
EP250: Parkeren in de stad
"Parkeren in de stad" means "Cars & Driving - Part 5" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about cars & driving. Practice hearing het rijbewijs, de fiets, de boete in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.This lesson teaches you discourse markers and cohesion in context, plus you'll learn about anwb, speed
EP249: Sinterklaas met kinderen
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Sinterklaas met kinderen" — this B1 lesson covers parenting & family life. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you nominalization along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: study Dutch online.This lesson teaches you nominalization in context, plus you'll learn about kraamzorg, childcare, and the dutch approach to paren
EP248: Zomercarnaval
Today's episode is called "Zomercarnaval" and it's all about festivals & events. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: Koningsdag, het bier, het terrein. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen oefenen A2.Today's grammar point is future perfect tense. Along the way, discover lowlands, king's day, and the
EP247: De Veluwe
Geography & Cities - Part 5 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about geography & cities. Key words: de Veluwe, de Deltawerken, het water. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.Today's grammar point is causative constructions (laten/doen). Along the way, discover amsterdam vs rotterda
EP246: Doei!
"Doei!" (Dutch Language Deep Dive - Part 5) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore dutch language deep dive. You'll hear words like de taal, de uitdrukking, de vriendin. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.Today's grammar point is relative clauses with prepositions. Along the way, discover expressions, gezellig, and untranslat
EP245: Netflix en chillen
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Netflix en chillen", Lisa and Maarten discuss media & entertainment. You'll pick up words like het programma, de twijfel, Holland. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: staatsexamen B2.Grammar: infinitive constructions (te + infinitive)Culture: dwdd, the voice, and dutch tv cultureSame skill, exam format: spreken examen A2
EP244: Hardlopen in het park
"Hardlopen in het park" means "Sports & Recreation - Part 5" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about sports & recreation. Practice hearing Koningsdag, de fles, het volk in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.Grammar: complex sentence combiningCulture: voetbal, schaatsen, and why the dutch love
EP243: Digitale innovatie
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Digitale innovatie" — this B1 lesson covers technology & innovation. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you expressing opinions and arguments along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen aanmelden.Grammar: expressing opinions and argumentsCulture: asml, tomtom, and dutch tech startupsTrain dit examenonderdeel
EP242: Weer en klimaat - deel 5
Today's episode is called "Weer en klimaat - deel 5" and it's all about weather & climate. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de duinen en dijken, het water, de polders. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen vragen.This lesson teaches you subjunctive introduction in context, plus you'll learn about w
EP241: Een relatie
Relationships & Social Life - Part 5 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about relationships & social life. Key words: het initiatief, afspreken, de collega. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.This lesson teaches you voltooid tegenwoordige tijd vs voltooid verleden tijd in context, plus you'll lea
EP240: Vluchtelingen
"Vluchtelingen" (Immigration & Integration - Part 5) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore immigration & integration. You'll hear words like de taal, de vrouw, de maatschappij. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.This lesson teaches you word order inversion rules in context, plus you'll learn about inburgering, nt
EP239: De Letteren
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "De Letteren", Lisa and Maarten discuss dutch art & culture. You'll pick up words like het museum, de stijl, de verklaring. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: an online Dutch course.Today's grammar point is modal particles (eens, even, maar, toch, nou). Along the way, discover van gogh, rijksmuseum, and why dutch design
EP238: Pannenkoeken
"Pannenkoeken" means "Cooking & Dutch Food Culture - Part 5" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about cooking & dutch food culture. Practice hearing de gewoonte, de tafel, eten in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.Today's grammar point is er as placeholder (er is/er zijn/er wordt). Along the way, discover sta
EP237: Een app maken
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Een app maken" — this B1 lesson covers social media & digital life. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you separable verbs in all tenses along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.Today's grammar point is separable verbs in all tenses. Along the way, discover whatsapp groups, linkedin n
EP236: De Bevrijding
Today's episode is called "De Bevrijding" and it's all about dutch history highlights. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vreugde, de vrijheid, de periode. More on inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Grammar: conjuncties (hoewel, tenzij, mits)Culture: voc, golden age, and how the netherlands was built on wate
EP235: Groen leven
Sustainability in NL - Part 5 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about sustainability in nl. Key words: het chemisch afval, het landschap, de duurzame energie. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: staatsexamen B1.Grammar: relative pronouns (wie, wat, waar)Culture: windmills, zonnepanelen, and the dutch energy transitionPr
EP234: De burgemeester
"De burgemeester" (Dutch Politics Basics - Part 5) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore dutch politics basics. You'll hear words like de regering, de coalitie, de meerderheid. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.Grammar: passive voice (worden/zijn)Culture: tweede kamer, coalition governments, and why everything is 'gedoogsteun'Train d
EP233: Fysiotherapie
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Fysiotherapie", Lisa and Maarten discuss healthcare system. You'll pick up words like de aanvullende verzekering, het eigen risico, de zorg. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen oefenen.This lesson teaches you reported speech (indirecte rede) in context, plus you'll learn about verzekering, eigen risico, and naviga
EP232: Verhuizen
"Verhuizen" means "Renting & Buying a Home - Part 5" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about renting & buying a home. Practice hearing haar, de makelaar, de hypotheek in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.This lesson teaches you complex subclauses, conditional sentences in context, plus you'll lea
EP231: Deeltijd werken
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Deeltijd werken" — this B1 lesson covers dutch work culture. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you past tense (onvoltooid verleden tijd) along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.This lesson teaches you past tense (onvoltooid verleden tijd) in context, plus you'll learn about poldermodel, flat hierarchy,
EP230: Dank jullie wel!
Today's episode is called "Dank jullie wel!" and it's all about future plans & dreams. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de terugblik, het begin, het einde. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is all grammar reviewed. Along the way, discover what makes the netherlands
EP229: De natuur
Nature — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about environment & sustainability. Key words: de natuur, het reservaat, dieren. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: Nederlands online oefenen.Today's grammar point is reported speech. Along the way, discover delta works and dutch water management — essential knowledge for th
EP228: Democratie
"Democratie" (Democracy) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore politics & society. You'll hear words like de democratie, deelnamen, medebeslissen. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.Today's grammar point is indefinite pronouns. Along the way, discover poldermodel, tolerance and dutch democracy — essential knowledge for the in
EP227: Het pensioen
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Het pensioen", Lisa and Maarten discuss money & banking. You'll pick up words like het pensioen, sparen, regelen. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.Grammar: review: conditional perfect through finance contextCulture: dutch frugality and financial cultureSame skill, exam format: schrijven
EP226: Emoties
"Emoties" means "Emotions" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about relationships & dating. Practice hearing de verwachting, de realiteit, compromis in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.Grammar: review: complex subclauses through relationshipsCulture: dutch dating culture and equalityPractise this exam skill
EP225: De pers
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De pers" — this B1 lesson covers news & media. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you passivization along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: NT2 examen.Grammar: review: passive voice through media contextCulture: dutch media landscapeTrain dit examenonderdeel: examen spreken A2 oefenen.Vocabulary from this episode —
EP224: Rijles nemen
Today's episode is called "Rijles nemen" and it's all about cars & driving. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de theorie, de fiets, de vriend. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2.This lesson teaches you discourse markers and cohesion in context, plus you'll learn about anwb, speed cameras, and wh
EP223: Naar de speeltuin
Parenting & Family Life - Part 4 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about parenting & family life. Key words: het kinderdagverblijf, de gastouder, de opvoeding. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen voor het KNM examen.This lesson teaches you nominalization in context, plus you'll learn about kraamzorg, chi
EP222: Nooit meer slapen
"Nooit meer slapen" (Festivals & Events - Part 4) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore festivals & events. You'll hear words like de vergunning, het terrein, de muziek. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.This lesson teaches you future perfect tense in context, plus you'll learn about lowlands, king's day, and the dut
EP221: Friesland
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Friesland", Lisa and Maarten discuss geography & cities. You'll pick up words like het water, de Deltawerken, Rotterdam. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.Today's grammar point is causative constructions (laten/doen). Along the way, discover amsterdam vs rotterdam, polders, and the delta works — essenti
EP220: Houd je bek
"Houd je bek" means "Dutch Language Deep Dive - Part 4" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about dutch language deep dive. Practice hearing het moment, de titel, de activiteit in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is relative clauses with prepositions. Along the way, discover expressions
EP219: Podcasts luisteren
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Podcasts luisteren" — this B1 lesson covers media & entertainment. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you infinitive constructions (te + infinitive) along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: Dutch lessons online.Today's grammar point is infinitive constructions (te + infinitive). Along the way, discover dwdd, the voi
EP218: De sportschool
Today's episode is called "De sportschool" and it's all about sports & recreation. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het abonnement, de sfeer, Koningsdag. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen oefenen A2.Grammar: complex sentence combiningCulture: voetbal, schaatsen, and why the dutch love king's da
EP217: TU Delft
Technology & Innovation - Part 4 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about technology & innovation. Key words: de markt, het bedrijf, dromen. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.Grammar: expressing opinions and argumentsCulture: asml, tomtom, and dutch tech startupsPractise this exa
EP216: Weer en klimaat - deel 4
"Weer en klimaat - deel 4" (Weather & Climate - Part 4) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore weather & climate. You'll hear words like de duurzame energie, de duinen en dijken, het water. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.Grammar: subjunctive introductionCulture: why the dutch always talk about weather and 'water managem
EP215: Verjaardagen
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Verjaardagen", Lisa and Maarten discuss relationships & social life. You'll pick up words like de traditie, de dochter, samenwerken. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: staatsexamen NT2.This lesson teaches you voltooid tegenwoordige tijd vs voltooid verleden tijd in context, plus you'll learn about vriendschap, borrels,
EP214: De IMD
"De IMD" means "Immigration & Integration - Part 4" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about immigration & integration. Practice hearing de maatschappij, meedoen, het doel in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam.This lesson teaches you word order inversion rules in context, plus you'll learn abou
EP213: Straatkunst
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Straatkunst" — this B1 lesson covers dutch art & culture. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you modal particles (eens, even, maar, toch, nou) along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen aanmelden.This lesson teaches you modal particles (eens, even, maar, toch, nou) in context, plus you'll learn about van go
EP212: De toko
Today's episode is called "De toko" and it's all about cooking & dutch food culture. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de maaltijd, de gewoonte, de keuken. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen vragen.Today's grammar point is er as placeholder (er is/er zijn/er wordt). Along the way, discover stampp
EP211: Influencers
Social Media & Digital Life - Part 4 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about social media & digital life. Key words: vallen, de groep, samenwerken. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.Today's grammar point is separable verbs in all tenses. Along the way, discover whatsapp groups, linkedin network
EP210: De Delta Works
"De Delta Works" (Dutch History Highlights - Part 4) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore dutch history highlights. You'll hear words like het water, de Deltawerken, de Watersnoodramp. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Today's grammar point is conjuncties (hoewel, tenzij, mits). Along the way, discover voc, golden age,
EP209: De energiebelasting
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "De energiebelasting", Lisa and Maarten discuss sustainability in nl. You'll pick up words like de stroom, het geluid, Flevoland. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen online.Grammar: relative pronouns (wie, wat, waar)Culture: windmills, zonnepanelen, and the dutch energy transitionSame skill, exam format: sp
EP208: Gedoogsteun
"Gedoogsteun" means "Dutch Politics Basics - Part 4" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about dutch politics basics. Practice hearing het kabinet, de coalitie, de kamer in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.Grammar: passive voice (worden/zijn)Culture: tweede kamer, coalition governments, and why everything is 'gedoogs
EP207: De tandarts
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De tandarts" — this B1 lesson covers healthcare system. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you reported speech (indirecte rede) along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.Grammar: reported speech (indirecte rede)Culture: verzekering, eigen risico, and navigating dutch healthcareTrain dit ex
EP206: Een hypotheek
Today's episode is called "Een hypotheek" and it's all about renting & buying a home. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de makelaar, kosten, de hypotheek. More on inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.This lesson teaches you complex subclauses, conditional sentences in context, plus you'll learn about h
EP205: De open deur
Dutch Work Culture - Part 4 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about dutch work culture. Key words: de baas, de beslissing, daarna. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: DUO staatsexamen.This lesson teaches you past tense (onvoltooid verleden tijd) in context, plus you'll learn about poldermodel, flat hierarchy, and the tw
EP204: Wat Nederland bijzonder maakt
"Wat Nederland bijzonder maakt" (What makes the Netherlands special) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore future plans & dreams. You'll hear words like uniek, bijzonder, apart. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.This lesson teaches you all grammar reviewed in context, plus you'll learn about what makes the netherlands unique — a
EP203: Watermanagement
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Watermanagement", Lisa and Maarten discuss environment & sustainability. You'll pick up words like watermanagement, de Deltawerken, indrukwekkend. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen oefenen.Today's grammar point is reported speech. Along the way, discover delta works and dutch water management — essential kno
EP202: Het protest
"Het protest" means "The protest" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about politics & society. Practice hearing de demonstratie, protesteren, eisen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.Today's grammar point is indefinite pronouns. Along the way, discover poldermodel, tolerance and dutch democracy — es
EP201: Investeren
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Investeren" — this B1 lesson covers money & banking. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you conditional perfect along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.Today's grammar point is conditional perfect. Along the way, discover dutch frugality and financial culture — essential knowledge for the inburgerin
EP200: Vriendschap
Today's episode is called "Vriendschap" and it's all about relationships & dating. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vriendschap, loyaal, steunen. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: nested subclauses and conditional constructionsCulture: dutch dating culture and equalitySame s
