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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EP298: Moderne schrijvers
"Moderne schrijvers" means "Dutch Literature & Poetry - Part 3". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about dutch literature & poetry. Practice hearing de literatuur, het boek, lezen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2.Grammar: complex conditional (aanvoegende wijs)Culture: annie mg schmidt, multatuli, and moder
EP297: De opiniepagina
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De opiniepagina": this B2 lesson covers current events & news. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you advanced passive constructions along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.Grammar: advanced passive constructionsCulture: nos journaal, opinion pieces, and discussing current affairsTra
EP296: OV-fiets
Today's episode is called "OV-fiets" and it's all about cycling infrastructure. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de fiets, het nummer, de stad. More on inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO.This lesson teaches you advanced pronunciation and intonation patterns in context, plus you'll learn about fietspaden, ov-f
EP295: Duurzaam toerisme
Tourism & Overtourism - Part 2: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about tourism & overtourism. Key words: Amsterdam, de stad, de poging. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: DUO staatsexamen.This lesson teaches you cultural references in language in context, plus you'll learn about amsterdam's tourist problem and s
EP294: Het Rode Kruis
"Het Rode Kruis" (Volunteering & Activism - Part 2). In today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore volunteering & activism. You'll hear words like het kruis, het gevoel, de vrijwilliger. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam.This lesson teaches you nuanced opinion expression in context, plus you'll learn about vrijwilligerswerk, rode kruis
EP293: Data bescherming
In this B2 Dutch lesson called "Data bescherming", Lisa and Maarten discuss digital privacy & rights. You'll pick up words like de privacy, recht, mogen. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen oefenen.Today's grammar point is formal debate and argumentation structures. Along the way, discover gdpr, amsterdam privacy, and dutch data protection,
EP292: De AOW leeftijd
"De AOW leeftijd" means "Retirement & Aging - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about retirement & aging. Practice hearing de premie, de leeftijd, de generatie in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland.Today's grammar point is implicit meaning and implication. Along the way, discover pensioen,
EP291: Brabants
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Brabants": this B2 lesson covers regional dialects & languages. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you advanced preposition usage along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.Today's grammar point is advanced preposition usage. Along the way, discover fries, brabants, and the many flavors of dutch, which
EP290: Belasting betalen
Today's episode is called "Belasting betalen" and it's all about social security system. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de belasting, de toeslagen, de Belastingdienst. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: metaphorical languageCulture: uitkering, belasting, and the dutch welfare stat
EP289: Berlage en de Beurs
Dutch Architecture & Design - Part 2: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about dutch architecture & design. Key words: het gebouw, de Gouden Eeuw, Rotterdam. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: Dutch lessons online.Grammar: regional and register variationCulture: canal houses, berlage, and modern dutch architecture
EP288: Watermanagement experts
"Watermanagement experts" (Science & Innovation - Part 2). In today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore science & innovation. You'll hear words like de Deltawerken, de bijdrage, de Watersnoodramp. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.Grammar: advanced verb constructions (schijnen te, blijken te)Culture: tu delft, water management, a
EP287: Expats nu
In this B2 Dutch lesson called "Expats nu", Lisa and Maarten discuss immigration debate. You'll pick up words like de discussie, de gastarbeiders, de samenleving. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.This lesson teaches you cohesion and text structure in context, plus you'll learn about guest workers, expats, and the evolving
EP286: Deeltijd is normaal
"Deeltijd is normaal" means "Work-Life Balance - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about work-life balance. Practice hearing het maatschappelijk werk, fundamenteel, werken in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.This lesson teaches you academic and professional dutch in context, plus you'll learn about deel
EP285: Nederlandse DJ's
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Nederlandse DJ's": this B2 lesson covers music & performing arts. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you idiomatic expressions and proverbs along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: het staatsexamen rooster.This lesson teaches you idiomatic expressions and proverbs in context, plus you'll learn about concertgebouw, d
EP284: Lab-grown vlees
Today's episode is called "Lab-grown vlees" and it's all about food industry & agriculture. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het vlees, het dier, eten. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2.Today's grammar point is pragmatic language use (hedging, politeness). Along the way, discover dutch agricul
EP283: Lightrail en tram
Transportation Debate - Part 2: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about transportation debate. Key words: Den Haag, het openbaar vervoer, de provincies. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen voor het KNM examen.Today's grammar point is rhetorical structures in dutch. Along the way, discover lelystad airport, lightra
EP282: Integratie en identiteit
"Integratie en identiteit" (Cultural Identity - Part 2). In today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore cultural identity. You'll hear words like de maatschappij, Koningsdag, de taal. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2.Today's grammar point is advanced modal particle usage. Along the way, discover what makes someone dutch? integration,
EP281: Cito-toets kritiek
In this B2 Dutch lesson called "Cito-toets kritiek", Lisa and Maarten discuss education reform. You'll pick up words like de leraar, het voortgezet onderwijs, de klas. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering.Grammar: complex relative and complement clausesCulture: ongekwalificeerd onderwijs, cito-toets, and education inequalitySame skill, exam
EP280: Gentrificatie
"Gentrificatie" means "Housing Market Debate - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about housing market debate. Practice hearing de wijk, de sociale huur, verhuizen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.Grammar: stylistic variation (formal vs informal)Culture: social housing, gentrification, and the ams
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 cu
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 br
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 stiks
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, which
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 n
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, ov
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 engagementPr
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 prot
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 fr
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 managem
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 dut
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 nethe
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 ongekwalificeerd
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 sta
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, mindfulness
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 f
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 writ
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 parent
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 rotterdam
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 untranslata
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 k
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 lear
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, nt2
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 stam
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 ne
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 transitionPra
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 di
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 lear
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, which you need to know for t
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, which you need to know for the i
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. M
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, chil
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 dutc
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, which yo
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 voic
