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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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#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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#222
August 10 · 3 min
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 practice: KNM Vocabulary: de verjaardag — the birthday de kring — the circle feliciteren — to congratulate het gebakje — the pastry / piece of cake de gast — the guest de traditie — the tradition 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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#221
August 9 · 4 min
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 practice: KNM Vocabulary: de afspraak — the appointment uitnodigen — to invite gezellig — cozy / sociable / nice de gastvrijheid — the hospitality iets meenemen — to bring something op bezoek gaan — to visit 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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#220
August 8 · 3 min
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: choosing a primary school (openbaar vs. bijzonder), understanding the school advice, and the different paths in secondary school. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: de basisschool — the primary school het schooladvies — the school recommendation het niveau — the level de leraar — the teacher de ouderavond — the parent-teacher evening de ontwikkeling — the development 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 onderwijs in Nederland guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator
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#219
August 7 · 4 min
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), and general communication between parents and the school. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: de ouderavond — the parent-teacher evening de ouder — the parent het rapport — the report card de medezeggenschapsraad — the participation council de afspraak — the appointment het gesprek — the conversation 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 leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator
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#218
August 6 · 3 min
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) situations, to give advice, or to make a polite request. it is the equivalent of 'would'. for example: 'ik zou die taalschool kiezen.' (i would choose that language school). Culture: adult education in the netherlands: inburgeringscursussen, nt2 (dutch as a second language) exams, and the idea of 'een leven lang leren' (lifelong learning). KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: de inburgeringscursus — the civic integration course het NT2-examen — the NT2 exam (Dutch as a second language) de volwassene — the adult de opleiding — the education/training program zich inschrijven — to register/enroll de taalschool — the language school 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 onderwijs in Nederland guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the listening exam simulator
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#217
August 5 · 4 min
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 zullen een diploma ontvangen.' (the students will receive a diploma). Culture: the different levels of dutch secondary education: vmbo, havo, and vwo, and what they lead to (mbo, hbo, universiteit). KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: de middelbare school — the secondary school het niveau — the level het VMBO — pre-vocational secondary education het HAVO — higher general continued education het VWO — pre-university education de vervolgopleiding — the follow-up education/further education 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 leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator
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#216
August 4 · 3 min
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 nephew is going to secondary school next year). Culture: the structure of dutch primary education (basisschool), from 'groep 1' to 'groep 8', and the 'schooladvies' for secondary school. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: de basisschool — the primary school de leraar — the teacher (male) de leerling — the pupil/student het schooladvies — the school recommendation de groep — the grade/group het vak — the subject 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 onderwijs in Nederland guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator
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#215
August 3 · 4 min
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 plans. — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: het huiswerk — the homework de toets — the test het schooladvies — the school recommendation het schoolreisje — the school trip de studiekeuze — the choice of study de decaan — the student counsellor 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 leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the listening exam simulator
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#214
August 2 · 4 min
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' (student counsellor) and attending open days ('open dagen'). — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: de studiekeuze — the choice of study de decaan — the student counsellor de open dag — the open day de toekomst — the future de carrière — the career twijfelen — to doubt/hesitate 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 onderwijs in Nederland guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator
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#213
August 1 · 3 min
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 topic that comes up on the KNM exam. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: het schoolreisje — the school trip (day) het schoolkamp — the school camp (multiple days) de bestemming — the destination organiseren — to organize overnachten — to stay the night de begeleider — the supervisor/chaperone 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 leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator
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#212
July 31 · 4 min
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-toets) in group 8 and the resulting school advice for secondary education. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: de toets — the test het schooladvies — the school recommendation de score — the score bepalen — to determine de uitslag — the result zich voorbereiden — to prepare oneself 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 onderwijs in Nederland guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the listening exam simulator
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#211
July 30 · 4 min
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 the inburgering exam. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: het huiswerk — the homework de toets — the test het cijfer — the grade/mark de voldoende — a pass (grade) de onvoldoende — a fail (grade) maken — to make/do 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 leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator
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#210
July 29 · 4 min
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 for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: de leerplicht — the compulsory education openbaar — public bijzonder — special/private de bijdrage — the contribution het diploma — the diploma/degree geldig — valid 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 onderwijs in Nederland guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator
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#209
July 28 · 4 min
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 recognition for foreign diplomas via idw (internationale diplomawaardering) and nuffic. KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening Vocabulary: het diploma — the diploma/degree geldig — valid de waardering — the evaluation/recognition vergelijken — to compare officieel — official het document — the document 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 leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the listening exam simulator
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