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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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#257
Today · 5 min
EP257: Sociale huur
In this B1 Dutch lesson called "De Huisarts als Poortwachter", Anna and Tom discuss speaking exam practice. You'll pick up words like de poortwachter, de verwijzing, de specialist. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. Today's grammar point is complex sentences with relative clauses ('die', 'dat'). Along the way, discover the central role of the 'huisarts' (gp) and the referral system ('verwijzing') — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: gezondheid | Exam practice: speaking Vocabulary: de poortwachter — the gatekeeper de verwijzing — the referral de specialist — the specialist het ziekenhuis — the hospital de dermatoloog — the dermatologist de ingreep — the procedure, the intervention 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 KNM exam simulator Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the speaking exam simulator
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#256
Yesterday · 4 min
EP256: Startup Amsterdam
"De Juiste Toon Vinden" means "Finding the Right Tone" — join Anna and Tom for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about speaking exam practice. Practice hearing de intonatie, de uitspraak, de klemtoon in real sentences. Today's grammar point is reported questions ('vroeg of...'). Along the way, discover the importance of intonation and pronunciation in the speaking exam — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: gezondheid | Exam practice: speaking Vocabulary: de intonatie — the intonation de uitspraak — the pronunciation de klemtoon — the stress, the emphasis de psycholoog — the psychologist de geestelijke gezondheid — the mental health gespannen — tense, stressed 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 KNM gezondheidszorg guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the speaking exam simulator
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#255
Saturday · 4 min
EP255: GGZ en hulp zoeken
Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Review: Een Dag in het Gezondheidscentrum" — this B1 lesson covers speaking exam practice. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you review of reported speech and complex sentences ('omdat', 'hoewel') along the way. Today's grammar point is review of reported speech and complex sentences ('omdat', 'hoewel'). Along the way, discover review of tgn test formats and the dutch healthcare journey — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: gezondheid | Exam practice: speaking Vocabulary: het gezondheidscentrum — the health center de fysiotherapeut — the physical therapist de doorverwijzing — the referral de specialist — the specialist de wachtkamer — the waiting room het consult — the consultation Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons. Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at the KNM exam simulator Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the speaking exam simulator
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#254
Friday · 3 min
EP254: Brussel en Den Haag
Today's episode is called "Een Mening over de Zorgverzekering" and it's all about speaking exam practice. Anna and Tom practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de zorgverzekering, de verzekeraar, de premie. Grammar: using concessive and contrasting conjunctions. 'hoewel' (although/even though) introduces a contrast, with the verb at the end of the clause. 'terwijl' (while/whereas) contrasts two situations, also with the verb at the end. Culture: the dutch health insurance system (zorgverzekering) and giving opinions KNM topic: gezondheid | Exam practice: speaking Vocabulary: de zorgverzekering — the health insurance de verzekeraar — the insurer de premie — the premium (for insurance) het eigen risico — the deductible (own risk) de basisverzekering — the basic insurance aanvullend — supplementary, additional Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes! Ace your inburgering exam! Free practice tests & study tools at the KNM gezondheidszorg guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the speaking exam simulator
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#253
Thursday · 4 min
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 order does not change ('...want ik ben ziek'). Culture: tgn test part 2: responding to everyday situations KNM topic: gezondheid | Exam practice: speaking Vocabulary: de apotheek — the pharmacy de apotheker — the pharmacist het medicijn — the medicine de bijwerking — the side effect de dosering — the dosage de bijsluiter — the patient information leaflet 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 KNM exam simulator Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 More practice at the speaking exam simulator
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#252
Wednesday · 4 min
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 rust moest nemen.' we focus on the shift in tense. Culture: tgn test part 1: answering short questions about daily life KNM topic: gezondheid | Exam practice: speaking Vocabulary: het symptoom — the symptom de klacht — the complaint, the symptom de huisarts — the general practitioner (GP) de afspraak — the appointment de assistent — the assistant benauwd — short of breath 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 KNM gezondheidszorg guide Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Free inburgering practice at the speaking exam simulator
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#251
Tuesday · 3 min
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 and structure — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam. KNM topic: gezondheid | Exam practice: speaking Vocabulary: beoordelen — to assess, to judge de beoordelaar — the assessor, the examiner de instructie — the instruction de spreekvaardigheid — the speaking proficiency zich voorbereiden op — to prepare for de koptelefoon — the headphones Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons. Need inburgering prep? Free resources at the KNM exam simulator Listen on other platforms: 🎵 Spotify 📺 YouTube 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🌐 Study more at the speaking exam simulator
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#250
September 7 · 3 min
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, sinterklaas, bevrijdingsdag, verenigingen — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: het buurtfeest — the neighborhood party organiseren — to organize de buurman — the male neighbor de buurvrouw — the female neighbor de versiering — the decoration de uitnodiging — the invitation 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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#249
September 6 · 4 min
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 exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de vereniging — the association/club lid worden — to become a member de sportclub — the sports club de vrijwilliger — the volunteer de contributie — the membership fee de hobby — the hobby 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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#248
September 5 · 4 min
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 knowledge for the inburgering exam. KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de vrijheid — the freedom de bevrijding — the liberation herdenken — to commemorate/remember de Tweede Wereldoorlog — the Second World War het festival — the festival de vlag uithangen — to hang out the flag 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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#247
September 4 · 4 min
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 practice: KNM Vocabulary: de schoen zetten — to put out one's shoe het gedicht — the poem de surprise — the handmade gift/surprise de pepernoot — the spice nut cookie de stoomboot — the steam boat de intocht — the arrival parade 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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#246
September 3 · 4 min
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: KNM Vocabulary: de vrijmarkt — the flea market oranje — orange vieren — to celebrate de koning — the king het volkslied — the national anthem proosten — to toast 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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#245
September 2 · 4 min
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 about dutch culture. Culture: review of dutch social norms, planning, and pragmatism KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: de cultuurshock — the culture shock wennen aan — to get used to het verschil — the difference de overeenkomst — the similarity / agreement begrijpen — to understand de ontwikkeling — the development 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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#244
September 1 · 3 min
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 ik kan doen?' Culture: dutch pragmatism: 'doe maar normaal' KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: normaal — normal nuchter — down-to-earth / sober pragmatisch — pragmatic de uitdrukking — the expression overdrijven — to exaggerate simpel — simple 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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#243
August 31 · 3 min
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 van tevoren maakt...' Culture: the dutch habit of planning everything KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM Vocabulary: plannen — to plan de agenda — the diary / agenda weken van tevoren — weeks in advance de efficiëntie — the efficiency het overleg — the meeting / consultation de vrije tijd — the free time / leisure 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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#242
August 30 · 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
August 29 · 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
August 28 · 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
August 27 · 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
August 26 · 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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