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Lisa and Maarten are two friends who chat in simple Dutch about everyday life. Perfect for beginners learning Dutch. Short daily episodes with vocabulary, grammar tips, and cultural insights about the Netherlands. From greetings and food to Dutch traditions and daily life — learn Dutch by listening to natural conversations at A1, A2, and B1 levels.

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#242
Today · 4 min
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 that comes up on the KNM exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: trakteren — to treat (e.g., to cake) de taart — the cake / pie de jarige — the birthday person de slinger — the garland / streamer versieren — to decorate de gewoonte — the habit / custom Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! Ace your inburgering exam! Free practice tests & study tools at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the KNM exam simulator
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#241
Yesterday · 4 min
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 topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de borrel — the (social) drink de collega — the colleague de werksfeer — the work atmosphere het teamuitje — the team outing proosten — to toast informeel — informal Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day! Study for your inburgering exam with free practice materials at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#240
Friday · 4 min
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, and dutch food — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de rondleiding — the guided tour de bezienswaardigheid — the sight / tourist attraction de gids — the guide de gracht — the canal het gebouw — the building de geschiedenis — the history Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation. Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#239
Thursday · 4 min
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 | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de haring — the herring de stroopwafel — the syrup waffle de frikandel — the frikandel (minced-meat hot dog) de bitterbal — the bitterbal (deep-fried meatball) de kraam — the stall / stand de snack — the snack Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons. Need inburgering prep? Free resources at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the KNM exam simulator
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#238
Wednesday · 4 min
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 bike — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: tweedehands — second-hand de marktplaats — the marketplace (website) de advertentie — the advertisement onderhandelen — to negotiate de prijs — the price het slot — the lock Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! Pass the inburgering exam — study guides & practice at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#237
Tuesday · 4 min
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 inburgering exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: het fietspad — the cycle path de fietsenstalling — the bicycle parking de verkeersregel — the traffic rule de helm — the helmet veilig — safe de afstand — the distance Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day! Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#236
Monday · 4 min
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 overleg zorgt.' 'de molen die water pompt.' Culture: dutch geography and water management KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de dijk — the dike de polder — the polder de zeespiegel — the sea level het watermanagement — the water management de molen — the windmill beschermen — to protect Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation. Ace your inburgering exam! Free practice tests & study tools at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the KNM exam simulator
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#235
August 23 · 4 min
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. Culture: review of sinterklaas, verenigingen, and neighborly contact KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de ervaring — the experience het team — the team de verrassing — the surprise lachen — to laugh meemaken — to experience onvergetelijk — unforgettable Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons. Study for your inburgering exam with free practice materials at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#234
August 22 · 4 min
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.' 'alles wat je vertelt, is interessant.' Culture: social norms: interacting with neighbors KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de buurvrouw — the female neighbor het contact — the contact de overlast — the nuisance / disturbance de borrel — the (social) drink de burenruzie — the neighbor dispute een praatje maken — to have a chat Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#233
August 21 · 4 min
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: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de buurt — the neighborhood de faciliteiten — the facilities de locatie — the location het lidmaatschap — the membership de sfeer — the atmosphere proberen — to try Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day! Need inburgering prep? Free resources at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the KNM exam simulator
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#232
August 20 · 4 min
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: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: rijmen — to rhyme knutselen — to do crafts / tinker de grap — the joke persoonlijk — personal het geheim — the secret de lootjes — the lots (for drawing names) Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation. Pass the inburgering exam — study guides & practice at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#231
August 19 · 4 min
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 practice: KNM Vocabulary: het paard — the horse de stoomboot — the steamboat de schoen zetten — to put out one's shoe het gedicht — the poem de surprise — the handmade gift/surprise de pepernoot — the small spiced biscuit Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons. Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#230
August 18 · 3 min
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 activities (verenigingen) — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de vakantie — the vacation / holiday het plan — the plan het strand — the beach de barbecue — the barbecue het openluchttheater — the open-air theater genieten van — to enjoy Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! Ace your inburgering exam! Free practice tests & study tools at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the KNM exam simulator
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#229
August 17 · 4 min
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: KNM Vocabulary: de keuze — the choice het koor — the choir de schaakclub — the chess club de buurtvereniging — the neighborhood association aanmelden — to sign up / register de proefles — the trial lesson Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day! Study for your inburgering exam with free practice materials at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#228
August 16 · 4 min
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) — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de vereniging — the association / club het lid — the member de sportclub — the sports club de vrijwilliger — the volunteer de hobby — the hobby sociaal — social Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation. Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#227
August 15 · 4 min
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 specifically. for example: 'er staat een podium op het plein. er hangt een vlag aan het huis.' Culture: bevrijdingsdag (liberation day) KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de bevrijding — the liberation de vrijheid — the freedom herdenken — to commemorate / remember het festival — the festival de Tweede Wereldoorlog — the Second World War het evenement — the event Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons. Need inburgering prep? Free resources at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the KNM exam simulator
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#226
August 14 · 5 min
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 feest in de stad. er zijn veel mensen op straat.' Culture: koningsdag (king's day) KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de koning — the king de vrijmarkt — the flea market de vlag — the flag oranje — orange het volkslied — the national anthem de drukte — the crowd / busyness Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! Pass the inburgering exam — study guides & practice at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#225
August 13 · 4 min
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, visiting, birthdays, and directness KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de gastenlijst — the guest list de uitnodiging — the invitation organiseren — to organize de boodschappen — the groceries de sfeer — the atmosphere het hapje — the snack / bite Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day! Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the KNM exam simulator
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#224
August 12 · 4 min
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 the KNM exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de punctualiteit — the punctuality op tijd komen — to be on time te laat — too late de vergadering — the meeting het respect — respect de gewoonte — the habit / custom Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation. Ace your inburgering exam! Free practice tests & study tools at the geschiedenis & geografie guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the KNM exam simulator
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#223
August 11 · 3 min
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: KNM Vocabulary: direct — direct de mening — the opinion eerlijk — honest onbeleefd — impolite / rude het misverstand — the misunderstanding waarderen — to appreciate Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons. Study for your inburgering exam with free practice materials at the migratiegeschiedenis guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the KNM exam simulator
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