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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EP253: De stikstofcrisis
Reacting at the Pharmacy — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this B1 lesson about speaking exam practice. Key words: de apotheek, de apotheker, het medicijn. Great for inburgering prep!Grammar: connecting clauses to give a reason. 'omdat' (because) sends the verb to the end of the clause ('...omdat ik ziek ben'). 'want' (because/for) is a coordinating conjunction, so the word
EP252: Annie MG Schmidt
"Korte Vragen, Snelle Antwoorden" (Short Questions, Quick Answers) — in today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore speaking exam practice. You'll hear words like het symptoom, de klacht, de huisarts.Grammar: using 'dat' clauses to report what someone said in the past. the main verb changes to the simple past ('zei', 'vroeg', 'vertelde'). for example: 'de dokter zei dat ik ru
EP251: Het NOS Journaal
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "De TGN-test: Wat kan ik verwachten?", Anna and Tom discuss speaking exam practice. You'll pick up words like beoordelen, de beoordelaar, de instructie. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.This lesson teaches you reported speech (indirecte rede) - present tense in context, plus you'll learn about introduction to the tgn (toets gesproken nederlands) format
EP250: Parkeren in de stad
"Hoe Organiseer je een Buurtfeest?" means "How Do You Organize a Neighborhood Party?" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about social life & dutch culture. Practice hearing het buurtfeest, organiseren, de buurman in real sentences.This lesson teaches you review: relative pronouns & 'er' constructions in context, plus you'll learn about review: koningsdag, s
EP249: Sinterklaas met kinderen
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Lid Worden van een Vereniging" — this A2 lesson covers social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you 'er' constructions (er staan/er gaan) along the way.This lesson teaches you 'er' constructions (er staan/er gaan) in context, plus you'll learn about verenigingen (clubs/associations) — a topic that comes up on the KNM ex
EP248: Zomercarnaval
Today's episode is called "Waarom Vieren we de Vrijheid?" and it's all about social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vrijheid, de bevrijding, herdenken.Today's grammar point is 'er' constructions (er is/er zijn). Along the way, discover bevrijdingsdag (liberation day) — essential knowled
EP247: De Veluwe
Putting out a Shoe for Sinterklaas — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about social life & dutch culture. Key words: de schoen zetten, het gedicht, de surprise. Great for inburgering prep!Today's grammar point is relative pronouns (wat/wie). Along the way, discover sinterklaas — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practi
EP246: Doei!
"De Oranje Gekte op Koningsdag" (The Orange Craze on King's Day) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore social life & dutch culture. You'll hear words like de vrijmarkt, oranje, vieren.Today's grammar point is relative pronouns (die/dat). Along the way, discover koningsdag — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNMV
EP245: Netflix en chillen
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Review: Wat heb je geleerd?", Anna and Tom discuss social life & dutch culture. You'll pick up words like de cultuurshock, wennen aan, het verschil. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.Grammar: a final review conversation where anna reflects on her experiences, using all the grammar points from the past 24 episodes to describe what she has learned ab
EP244: Hardlopen in het park
"Er is niks mis mee" means "There's nothing wrong with it" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about social life & dutch culture. Practice hearing normaal, nuchter, pragmatisch in real sentences.Grammar: practicing sentences with 'er' and indefinite pronouns like 'iemand', 'niemand', 'iets', 'niks'. 'er is iemand aan de deur.' 'er is niks op tv.' 'is er iets wat
EP243: Digitale innovatie
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De agenda die altijd vol is" — this A2 lesson covers social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you relative pronouns (die/dat) along the way.Grammar: a deeper dive into using relative clauses to express opinions and observations about cultural habits. 'de agenda die nederlanders gebruiken...' 'de afspraak die je weken va
EP242: Watermanagement
Today's episode is called "Er is er een jarig!" and it's all about social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: trakteren, de taart, de jarige.This lesson teaches you 'er' constructions: 'er' as a provisional subject in context, plus you'll learn about workplace birthday traditions — a topic tha
EP241: Een relatie
Having a 'borrel' — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about social life & dutch culture. Key words: de borrel, de collega, de werksfeer. Great for inburgering prep!This lesson teaches you pronominal adverbs with 'er' (erop, eraan, erover) in context, plus you'll learn about the 'borrel' culture (after-work drinks) — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.KNM
EP240: Vluchtelingen
"Review: Een rondleiding door de stad" (Review: A tour of the city) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore social life & dutch culture. You'll hear words like de rondleiding, de bezienswaardigheid, de gids.This lesson teaches you review: relative pronouns (die/dat/wat/wie/waar...) and 'er wordt' in context, plus you'll learn about review of geography, cycling, a
EP239: De Letteren
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Alles wat lekker is", Anna and Tom discuss social life & dutch culture. You'll pick up words like de haring, de stroopwafel, de frikandel. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.Today's grammar point is relative pronoun 'wat'. Along the way, discover typical dutch snacks and food — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.KNM topic: samenleven | Exa
EP238: Pannenkoeken
"De man van wie ik de fiets kocht" means "The man from whom I bought the bike" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about social life & dutch culture. Practice hearing tweedehands, de marktplaats, de advertentie in real sentences.Today's grammar point is relative pronouns with prepositions (van wie, met wie, waar...). Along the way, discover buying a second-hand
EP237: Een app maken
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Er wordt veel gefietst" — this A2 lesson covers social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you 'er' constructions with passive voice ('er wordt...') along the way.Today's grammar point is 'er' constructions with passive voice ('er wordt...'). Along the way, discover cycling culture — essential knowledge for the inburgerin
EP236: De Bevrijding
Today's episode is called "Een land dat water managet" and it's all about social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de dijk, de polder, de zeespiegel.Grammar: using 'die' and 'dat' to describe geographical features and systems. 'de dijken die het land beschermen.' 'het poldermodel dat voor ov
EP235: Groen leven
Review: My first Sinterklaas — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about social life & dutch culture. Key words: de ervaring, het team, de verrassing. Great for inburgering prep!Grammar: anna tells a story using all the grammar from the past episodes. she describes the people, places, and events of her first sinterklaas party with her new volleyball club.Cultu
EP234: De burgemeester
"Afspreken met de buren" (Making plans with the neighbors) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore social life & dutch culture. You'll hear words like de buurvrouw, het contact, de overlast.Grammar: practice combining both grammar points in a dialogue. 'er zijn buren die ik nog nooit heb gesproken.' 'er is een buurvrouw met wie ik soms een kopje koffie drink.' 'a
EP233: Fysiotherapie
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Er is een nieuwe sportclub", Anna and Tom discuss social life & dutch culture. You'll pick up words like de buurt, de faciliteiten, de locatie. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.This lesson teaches you 'er' constructions (er is / er zijn) in context, plus you'll learn about joining a 'vereniging' — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.KNM topic: s
EP232: Verhuizen
"Een gedicht dat rijmt" means "A poem that rhymes" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about social life & dutch culture. Practice hearing rijmen, knutselen, de grap in real sentences.This lesson teaches you relative pronouns (die/dat) in context, plus you'll learn about sinterklaas: poems and surprises — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.KNM topic: samenlev
EP231: Deeltijd werken
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De zak van Sinterklaas" — this A2 lesson covers social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you combining 'er' and relative pronouns along the way.This lesson teaches you combining 'er' and relative pronouns in context, plus you'll learn about sinterklaas — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.KNM topic: samenleven | Exam
EP230: Dank jullie wel!
Today's episode is called "Review: Plannen voor de zomer" and it's all about social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vakantie, het plan, het strand.Today's grammar point is review: 'er' constructions. Along the way, discover review of holidays (koningsdag, bevrijdingsdag) and social acti
EP229: De natuur
What kind of clubs are there? — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about social life & dutch culture. Key words: de keuze, het koor, de schaakclub. Great for inburgering prep!Today's grammar point is questions with 'er'. Along the way, discover types of verenigingen — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNMVocab
EP228: Democratie
"Er gaan veel mensen naar de sportclub" (A lot of people go to the sports club) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore social life & dutch culture. You'll hear words like de vereniging, het lid, de sportclub.Today's grammar point is 'er' constructions with numbers and quantity ('er' + verb + number). Along the way, discover verenigingen (clubs/associations) — es
EP227: Het pensioen
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Wat staat er op de agenda?", Anna and Tom discuss social life & dutch culture. You'll pick up words like de bevrijding, de vrijheid, herdenken. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.Grammar: expanding on 'er' with position verbs. using 'er staat' (there stands), 'er ligt' (there lies), 'er hangt' (there hangs) to describe the location of objects more s
EP226: Emoties
"Alles is oranje!" means "Everything is orange!" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about social life & dutch culture. Practice hearing de koning, de vrijmarkt, de vlag in real sentences.Grammar: introduction to 'er'. using 'er is' (there is) for singular nouns and 'er zijn' (there are) for plural nouns to describe a scene or situation. for example: 'er is een
EP225: De pers
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Review: Een feestje plannen" — this A2 lesson covers social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you review: relative pronouns (die/dat/wat/wie) along the way.Grammar: practicing all relative pronouns in a new context. we form sentences to describe guests, gifts, and plans for a party.Culture: review of social norms, visit
EP224: Rijles nemen
Today's episode is called "Te laat of op tijd?" and it's all about social life & dutch culture. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de punctualiteit, op tijd komen, te laat.This lesson teaches you relative pronouns (wie) in context, plus you'll learn about punctuality in the netherlands — a topic that comes up on t
EP223: Naar de speeltuin
Saying what you think — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about social life & dutch culture. Key words: direct, de mening, eerlijk. Great for inburgering prep!This lesson teaches you relative pronouns (wat) in context, plus you'll learn about dutch directness — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNMVocabulary:direct
EP222: Nooit meer slapen
"De kringverjaardag" (The circle birthday party) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore social life & dutch culture. You'll hear words like de verjaardag, de kring, feliciteren.This lesson teaches you relative pronouns (die/dat) in context, plus you'll learn about dutch birthday traditions — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.KNM topic: samenleven | Exam prac
EP221: Friesland
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Op de koffie komen", Anna and Tom discuss social life & dutch culture. You'll pick up words like de afspraak, uitnodigen, gezellig. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.Today's grammar point is relative pronouns (die/dat). Along the way, discover social norms: visiting friends — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.KNM topic: samenleven | Exam
EP220: Houd je bek
"Review: De Beste School Kiezen" means "Review: Choosing The Best School" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing de basisschool, het schooladvies, het niveau in real sentences.Today's grammar point is review of future (gaan/zullen) and conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover review of the dutch education system: choosi
EP219: Podcasts luisteren
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Een Gesprek Met De Leraar" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you combining future and conditional along the way.Today's grammar point is combining future and conditional. Along the way, discover the role of parents in dutch schools: 'ouderavonden' (parent-teacher evenings), the 'medezeggenschapsraad' (mr
EP218: De sportschool
Today's episode is called "Zou Je Een Cursus Doen?" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de inburgeringscursus, het NT2-examen, de volwassene.Grammar: we use 'zou' (for ik, jij, u, hij, zij, het) or 'zouden' (for wij, jullie, zij) + infinitive to talk about hypothetical (not real) si
EP217: TU Delft
Which Level Do You Choose? — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: de middelbare school, het niveau, het VMBO. Great for inburgering prep!Grammar: we use 'zullen' + infinitive to talk about the future. it is often used for promises, formal announcements, or predictions. it is more formal than 'gaan'. for example: 'de leerlingen zul
EP216: Klimaatverandering
"Naar Groep 3" (To Group 3) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like de basisschool, de leraar, de leerling.Grammar: to talk about future plans or intentions, we use the verb 'gaan' + a second verb in the infinitive form at the end of the sentence. for example: 'mijn neefje gaat volgend jaar naar de middelbare school.' (my neph
EP215: Verjaardagen
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Wat ga jij na de inburgering doen?", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like het huiswerk, de toets, het schooladvies. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.This lesson teaches you review: future tense and conditional in context, plus you'll learn about review: applying knowledge of the dutch education system to personal future pla
EP214: De IMD
"Wat wil je later worden?" means "What do you want to be when you grow up?" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing de studiekeuze, de decaan, de open dag in real sentences.This lesson teaches you conditional (zou) and future tense (gaan) in context, plus you'll learn about choosing a study/career path. the role of the 'decaan' (
EP213: Straatkunst
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Gaan we op schoolreisje?" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you future tense (gaan + infinitive) along the way.This lesson teaches you future tense (gaan + infinitive) in context, plus you'll learn about typical dutch school activities: 'schoolreisje' (school day trip) and 'schoolkamp' (school camp). — a
EP212: De toko
Today's episode is called "De belangrijkste toets van de basisschool" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de toets, het schooladvies, de score.Today's grammar point is conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover the 'doorstroomtoets' (final primary school test, formerly cito-t
EP211: Influencers
How much homework do children get? — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: het huiswerk, de toets, het cijfer. Great for inburgering prep!Today's grammar point is future tense (gaan + infinitive). Along the way, discover homework ('huiswerk') and tests ('toetsen') in dutch primary and secondary schools. — essential knowledge for th
EP210: De Delta Works
"Hoe kies je de beste school?" (How do you choose the best school?) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like de leerplicht, openbaar, bijzonder.Today's grammar point is review: future tense and conditional. Along the way, discover review: reading a school guide ('schoolgids') and making an informed choice. — essential knowledge
EP209: De energiebelasting
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Is mijn diploma geldig?", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like het diploma, geldig, de waardering. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.Grammar: combining 'gaan' for future intentions ('ik ga mijn diploma opsturen') and 'zou' for possibilities or advice ('dan zou je misschien een studie kunnen doen').Culture: diploma recognitio
EP208: Gedoogsteun
"Is school echt gratis?" means "Is school really free?" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing de kosten, gratis, de bijdrage in real sentences.Grammar: using 'gaan' to explain how money will be used or what future costs will be. for example: 'met dit geld gaat de school een feest organiseren.' (with this money, the school is go
EP207: De tandarts
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Een school met een eigen visie" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you conditional (zou/zouden) along the way.Grammar: using 'zou/zouden' + infinitive to express a personal preference or choice between different options. for example: 'ik zou voor een openbare school kiezen.' (i would choose a public schoo
EP206: Een hypotheek
Today's episode is called "Moet elk kind naar school?" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de leerplicht, verplicht, de wet.This lesson teaches you future tense (zullen + infinitive) in context, plus you'll learn about compulsory education ('leerplicht') in the netherlands (age 5-18
EP205: De open deur
Which school would we choose? — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: de inburgering, het examen, de ouderavond. Great for inburgering prep!This lesson teaches you review: future tense and conditional in context, plus you'll learn about review: choosing a school and dealing with school-related issues. — a topic that comes up on the
EP204: Wat Nederland bijzonder maakt
"Wat zou je doen als je gepest wordt?" (What would you do if you were bullied?) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like pesten, het pesten, de oplossing.This lesson teaches you conditional (zou/zouden) in context, plus you'll learn about dealing with bullying ('pesten') in dutch schools and the role of the 'vertrouwenspersoon'
EP203: Watermanagement
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Praten met de juf", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like de ouderavond, het gesprek, de voortgang. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.Today's grammar point is future tense (gaan + infinitive). Along the way, discover parent involvement in dutch schools: '10-minutengesprek' (parent-teacher conference), 'ouderavond' (parents' e
EP202: Het protest
"Wat is het verschil tussen NT1 en NT2?" means "What is the difference between NT1 and NT2?" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing de tweede taal, de moedertaal, het niveau in real sentences.Today's grammar point is conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover nt2 (dutch as a second language) vs nt1 (dutch as a first langu
EP201: Investeren
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Wat leer je voor het examen?" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you future tense (gaan + infinitive) along the way.Today's grammar point is future tense (gaan + infinitive). Along the way, discover the civic integration course ('inburgeringscursus') and its different exam components (lezen, luisteren, sc
EP200: Vriendschap
Today's episode is called "Welke studie past bij jou?" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de opleiding, studeren, het MBO.Grammar: this episode reviews 'gaan + infinitive' and 'zou/zouden + infinitive' by applying them to personal choices and advice about education and career.Cultu
EP199: Fake news?
You're never too old to learn — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: de cursus, de volwassene, de vaardigheid. Great for inburgering prep!Grammar: using 'gaan' to talk about future plans for learning and personal development, regardless of age. for example: 'mijn vader gaat een cursus spaans volgen.' (my father is going to take a
EP198: Fietsen is sneller
"Hoe ga je dat betalen?" (How are you going to pay for that?) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like betalen, de studiefinanciering, de lening.Grammar: combining 'gaan' for plans and 'zou' for hypotheticals. 'veel studenten gaan geld lenen.' (many students are going to borrow money). 'zou jij geld lenen voor je studie?' (woul
EP197: Het gebruikroeren
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Studeren na de middelbare school", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like studeren, de student, het HBO. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.This lesson teaches you conditional (zou/zouden) in context, plus you'll learn about higher education: hbo (hoger beroepsonderwijs - university of applied sciences) vs. wo (wetenschappelijk
EP196: Het festival seizoen
"Een vak leren in de praktijk" means "Learning a trade in practice" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing het MBO, de opleiding, het beroep in real sentences.This lesson teaches you future tense (gaan + infinitive) in context, plus you'll learn about vocational education (mbo - middelbaar beroepsonderwijs), levels 1-4, and the
EP195: De Delta Works bezoeken
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Gesprek met de leraar" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you review: future tense and conditional along the way.This lesson teaches you review: future tense and conditional in context, plus you'll learn about review: parent-teacher interaction in the dutch school system. — a topic that comes up on the KN
EP194: Doe maar normaal
Today's episode is called "Wanneer gaan we op vakantie?" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vakantie, de schooltijden, de regio.Today's grammar point is future tense (gaan + infinitive). Along the way, discover school hours, schedules, and the staggered school holidays ('gesprei
EP193: De krant lezen
Which subject would you choose? — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: het vak, de wiskunde, de taal. Great for inburgering prep!Today's grammar point is conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover school subjects ('vakken') and choosing a specialization ('profiel') in secondary school. — essential knowledge for the inburger
EP192: Koninginnedag sport
"Wat komt er na de basisschool?" (What comes after primary school?) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like de middelbare school, het advies, het niveau.Today's grammar point is conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover different levels of secondary education (vmbo, havo, vwo) and the school advice. — essential knowled
EP191: Smart industry
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Naar welke school gaan de kinderen?", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like de basisschool, de leerling, de leraar. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.Grammar: to talk about future plans or predictions, use the verb 'gaan' + the infinitive of the main verb at the end of the sentence. for example: 'ik ga nederlands leren.' (i a
EP190: De zomer van '23
"Een brief van de Belastingdienst" means "A letter from the Tax Office" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about government & administration. Practice hearing de belastingdienst, de brief, de deadline in real sentences.Grammar: this episode reviews all subordinate clause structures from the past week. we will see sentences like: 'ik snap dat dit een belangrijke
EP189: Koninginnedag vieren
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Alles wat je moet weten" — this A2 lesson covers government & administration. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you subordinate clauses with 'wat' along the way.Grammar: a subordinate clause with 'wat' (what/that/which) is often used after words like 'alles', 'iets', or 'niets'. it functions as a relative pronoun and refers to an indefinite
EP188: Een nieuw leven
Today's episode is called "Ik weet dat het officieel is" and it's all about government & administration. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de burgerlijke stand, de geboorteakte, het uittreksel.This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'dat' in context, plus you'll learn about burgerlijke stand (civil regis
EP187: Nederlandse design
If you need a DigiD — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about government & administration. Key words: aanvragen, de overheid, inloggen. Great for inburgering prep!This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'als' and 'wanneer' in context, plus you'll learn about digid (digital identity for government services) — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.KNM
EP186: Om zes uur eten
"Naar de gemeente" (To the municipality) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore government & administration. You'll hear words like de gemeente, het stadhuis, zich inschrijven.This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'omdat' in context, plus you'll learn about de gemeente (the municipality) and its services — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.KNM top
EP185: De digitale overheid
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Review: Een discussie in de buurt", Anna and Tom discuss government & administration. You'll pick up words like de discussie, de bewoner, oneens zijn. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses (waarin, hoe, als, die). Along the way, discover review of constitution, complaints, ombudsman, and the king — essential
EP184: De watersnood
"De rol van de Koning" means "The role of the King" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about government & administration. Practice hearing het staatshoofd, de troonrede, Prinsjesdag in real sentences.Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses with 'die'. Along the way, discover de ceremoniële en officiële taken van het staatshoofd — essential knowledge for th
EP183: Gescheiden afval
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De Nationale Ombudsman" — this A2 lesson covers government & administration. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you subordinate clauses with 'als' along the way.Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses with 'als'. Along the way, discover wat te doen als je een probleem hebt met de overheid — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.KN
EP182: Stemmen
Today's episode is called "Een klacht indienen bij de gemeente" and it's all about government & administration. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de klacht, indienen, de overlast.Grammar: when you explain a method or process, you can use 'hoe' (how). it starts a subordinate clause, which means the verb moves to t
EP181: Eigen risico
The Constitution — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about government & administration. Key words: de Grondwet, het grondrecht, de gelijkheid. Great for inburgering prep!Grammar: to refer to something inside a document or place, you can use 'waarin' (in which). it introduces a subordinate clause and the verb goes to the end. for example: 'de grondwet is de b
EP180: De makelaar
"Review: Het nieuws van vandaag" (Review: Today's news) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore government & administration. You'll hear words like het nieuws, de journalist, het debat.Grammar: this episode reviews different subordinate clauses. we practice using them to discuss news items. for example: 'de journalist vraagt de minister wat de regering gaat doen,
EP179: Vrijdagmiddagborrel
In this A2 Dutch lesson called "De provincie en het waterschap", Anna and Tom discuss government & administration. You'll pick up words like de provincie, het waterschap, de dijk. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'terwijl' in context, plus you'll learn about andere bestuurslagen: provincie en waterschap — a topic that comes up on
EP178: Volgend jaar
"Hoe wordt een wet gemaakt?" means "How is a law made?" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about government & administration. Practice hearing het wetsvoorstel, indienen, behandelen in real sentences.This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'voordat' and 'nadat' in context, plus you'll learn about het wetgevingsproces in nederland — a topic that comes u
EP177: Duurzaam leven
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De landelijke overheid" — this A2 lesson covers government & administration. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you subordinate clauses with 'dat' along the way.This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'dat' in context, plus you'll learn about de rol van de koning, de regering en het parlement — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.K
EP176: Tolerantie
Today's episode is called "Stemmen en verkiezingen" and it's all about government & administration. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: stemmen, de verkiezingen, de politieke partij.Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses with 'wie' and 'wat'. Along the way, discover het nederlandse kiesstelsel en stemrecht —
EP175: Zuinig?
Review: A new house — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about government & administration. Key words: verhuizen, het adres, doorgeven. Great for inburgering prep!Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses (dat, omdat, als, wanneer). Along the way, discover review of civil registry, insurance, rights and obligations — essential knowledge for the inburgering
EP174: Langdurig
"Je rechten en plichten" (Your rights and obligations) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore government & administration. You'll hear words like het recht, de plicht, de vrijheid van meningsuiting.Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses with 'dat'. Along the way, discover basisrechten en -plichten van burgers in nederland — essential knowledge for the inbu
