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Learning a language should be easy and comfortable. We believe Dutch learning has a lot of room for improvement, and we are committed to take it to the next level. Follow us or visit our website to get a transcript, exercises and more.

Learning a language should be easy and comfortable. We believe Dutch learning has a lot of room for improvement, and we are committed to take it to the next level. Follow us or visit our website to get a transcript, exercises and more.

Learn Dutch A2 | The autumn blues 5 tips to help you feel better

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Learn Dutch A2 | The autumn blues 5 tips to help you feel better 30 Oct 2026

Do you feel a bit down during the dark days of autumn and winter? You might be experiencing an "autumn slump"! Here are 5 tips that could help you. Read transcripts, practice words and review grammar in the episode site

Klompen (wooden shoes) - Learn Dutch B1 15 Oct 2026

Do Dutch people still wear clogs? Why do they wear wooden shoes? And are they comfortable? Check the transcripts and click any word to see conjugations , meaning and sounds in the episode page! https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/episodes/klompen-wooden-shoes

Sint Maarten of Halloween? Or both? | Learn dutch B1 28 Sep 2026

The Dutch have many festivities in the colder months. Halloween is on October 31st, while Sint Maarten is only 11 days later. How does this work? Review transcripts, vocabulary and much more in The Dutch Online Academy

Dutch stereotypes (Nederlandse stereotypen) 15 Sep 2026

When you think of the Netherlands, you think of cheese, bicycles, directness, and windmills. But what is actually true? See the episode transcripts and vocabulary flashcard decks in our website!

Shooting in a quiet village - Learn Dutch B1 (Schietpartij in een rustig dorp) 12 Sep 2026

In the middle of the night on September 1st, the residents of Overasselt were startled by gunshots. What exactly happened? And what does this reveal about the drug trade in the Netherlands? Check and practice with the exercises here

Fatbikes en e-bikes | Learn Dutch B2-C1 24 Aug 2026

Most Dutch people do not wear a helmet when cycling, but that might change in 2027. Read transcripts and study vocabulary cards

6 Nederlandse feestjes! - Learn dutch B1 23 Aug 2026

Summer is almost over! Have you been to one of these Dutch summer parties? Or are you going next year? New online group courses starting in August! Practice the vocabulary in this episode with flashcards & read along in our site

De ideale vakantieduur - Learn Dutch A2 18 Aug 2026

What is the ideal vacation duration? According to research, 8 days is perfect! This episode shows an example of a conversation theme for our conversation courses. Read transcripts

7 (rare) dingen die Nederlanders heel normaal vinden 08 Aug 2026

Some things are really normal in the Netherlands, but strange to foreigners. Let's look at a few cultural differences! New online group courses available in the website! thedutchonlineacademy.com Read the transcripts here!

Een superhittegolf in Nederland?! 25 Jun 2026

Are the Dutch prepared for extreme heat? Do they have AC? And are Dutch houses designed for these temperatures? Let's find out! https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/episodes/een-superhittegolf-in-nederland

Keti Koti - Learn Dutch B2 08 Jun 2026

Have you heard about Keti Koti? Well, 1st of July is an important day. Find out way! read the transcripts

6 open-air museums in the Netherlands 28 May 2026

There are so many things to do on a sunny day in the Netherlands. Let's look at some museums in the open air! Read transcripts

De vrijmarkt (Koningsdag) Learn Dutch B1 26 Apr 2026

Op 27 april is het weer Koningsdag! Wat ga jij doen? Misschien ga je wel even naar de vrijmarkt om spullen te kopen of te verkopen! Read transcripts

Waar spreken ze Nederlands? - A2 B1 podcast 14 Apr 2026

Did you know you can also practice your Dutch outside the Netherlands? Let's find out where! Check out the transcripts

Regen in Nederland (A2/B1) 28 Mar 2026

It seems like it's always raining in the Netherlands. And well, that's almost true. It's raining over 190 days per year! In our website you will find transcripts, exercises and related grammar topics. Visit The Dutch Online Academy

Olympische Winterspelen 2026 | Learn Dutch A2/B1 08 Feb 2026

Doet Nederland mee aan de Olympische Winterspelen in Italië? Ja, zeker weten! De Nederlanders hopen weer heel wat medailles te winnen, vooral bij het schaatsen.

De Kerstman in Nederland - Learn Dutch B1 20 Dec 2025

If you didn't grow up in the Netherlands, the difference between Sinterklaas and de Kerstman can be confusing. In this podcast episode, we’ll tell you all about it. See our courses and read transcripts

Verkiezingen Tweede Kamer 2025 | Learn Dutch B1 19 Oct 2025

Op 29 oktober gaan Nederlanders naar de stembus. Wat gebeurt er precies tijdens de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen? Je leert er alles over in deze podcastaflevering! Read transcripts

Het studentenleven in Nederland - Learn Dutch B1-B2 04 Sep 2025

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a student in the Netherlands? Let's learn all about it. Read the transcripts

SAIL 2025 Amsterdam | Learn Dutch level A2/B1 23 Aug 2025

Do you also love the water in and around Amsterdam? During SAIL we celebrate Amsterdam and its connection to the water. Read transcripts

De onafhankelijkheid van Indonesië - Learn Dutch B1/B2 17 Aug 2025

What do you know about the history between the Netherlands and Indonesia? Learn more about it in this podcast episode. Read transcripts

Vincent van Gogh - Learn Dutch A2/B1 11 Aug 2025

Who doesn't know Van Gogh? Curious about the life of this famous artist? Listen to this Learn Dutch podcast! See transcripts

Supermarkten in Nederland - Learn Dutch Podcast - Level B1 18 Jun 2025

Boodschappen doen, veel mensen doen dat bijna elke dag! Hoe en waar doen Nederlanders hun boodschappen? Transcripts

Sprookje - Ezeltje strek je! (over 50 verbs in imperfectum) 20 May 2025

Fairytales are great for learning the simple past / imperfectum! Do you already know this famous story about a table, a donkey and a stick? Read transcripts

Het Amsterdamse Bos - Learn Dutch B1 11 Apr 2025

Natuur in Amsterdam? Jazeker! In deze Nederlandse podcast leer je alles over Het Amsterdamse Bos.

Carnaval in Nederland - Learn Dutch B1 02 Mar 2025

Dit weekend vieren veel Nederlanders carnaval. Weet jij waarom? En wat doen de mensen precies met carnaval? Read transcripts

Bijzondere adjectieven - Learn Dutch A2 12 Feb 2025

A short story about someone's day to learn some special adjectives! Read transcripts

Mijn verjaardag | Learn Dutch Podcast level B1 24 Jan 2025

Ik was vorige week jarig! Wil je meer weten of hoe Nederlanders hun verjaardag vieren? Luister dan naar deze podcast. Read transcripts

Mijn wintersportvakantie - perfectum, imperfectum, plusquamperfectum 10 Jan 2025

Wintersport is a special type of holiday. Around 1 million Dutch people go on a holiday in the snow every year. Learn all about it! Read transcripts

Vuurwerk in Nederland - Learn Dutch A2/B1 24 Dec 2024

Did you know that the tradition around the use of fireworks in the Netherlands is changing? Learn all about it in this new Dutch podcast episode! Read transcripts

Smikkelen tijdens de feestdagen - Learn Dutch Podcast B1 21 Nov 2024

It's getting colder! Luckily there is a lot to celebrate and to eat during the cold months. Find out what the Dutch eat during festivities. Read transcripts

5 websites die elke Nederlander gebruikt 17 Oct 2024

Which internet pages does almost every Dutch person visit? And what does this tell us about the culture? Let's find out! Read transcripts here

Moeten & Hoeven - Learn Dutch level A2/B1 20 Aug 2024

Many students struggle with the difference between moeten and hoeven. This dialogue shows how to use them! Transcripts here

Olympische Spelen | Learn Dutch | Level B1 09 Aug 2024

De Olympische Spelen zijn in volle gang. In deze podcast kom je meer te weten over de deelname van Nederland. Read transcripts

Een nieuwe premier: Dick Schoof 05 Jul 2024

Wie is de nieuwe premier van Nederland? Wie is Dick Schoof precies? Read transcripts

Europees Kampioenschap Voetbal - Learn Dutch - Level B1 29 Jun 2024

Het EK is voor veel mensen een belangrijk toernooi. Hou jij van voetbal? Luister naar deze aflevering over het Nederlandse elftal en het EK 2024 Read transcripts here

Vaderdag in Nederland - Learn Dutch A2 / B1 16 Jun 2024

In veel landen is er een speciale dag voor vaders. In Nederland ook. Wat doen Nederlanders op de derde zondag van juni? Transcripts here

Learn Dutch - De Gelaarsde Kat - Level A2 / B1 01 Jun 2024

Fairy tales are a great way to learn the imperfect tense! Listen to this classic story about the Puss in Boots See transcripts

Schoolvakanties in Nederland - Learn Dutch A2 / B1 04 May 2024

Het is meivakantie! Maar hoeveel vakanties zijn er eigenlijk in Nederland? Leer er alles over in deze nieuwe aflevering! Read transcripts

Lezen - Learn Dutch - Level A1 / A2 24 Apr 2024

Reading can be fun and useful when learning Dutch! But... where do you start? Listen to this Dutch podcast episode to find out. See transcripts

Dialoog buurvrouw (vragen) - Learn Dutch Podcast A2 10 Apr 2024

This dialogue is part of our A2 Guided Grammar Practice Course. Learn and practice grammar through everyday conversations! See transcripts

Pasen - Learn Dutch Podcast - Level A2 / B1 25 Mar 2024

Do the Dutch have an Easter Bunny? And what do they eat during this national holiday? Find out in this Dutch podcast episode. View transcripts

Op kamers (conjunctions) - Learn Dutch podcast A2 24 Feb 2024

Practice conjunctions and word order? Listen to this story about a student looking for her own place.

De grootste steden van Nederland (part 2 of 2) - Learn Dutch Level A2/B1 02 Feb 2024

You know Amsterdam of course, but what do you know about the other cities in the Netherlands? Learn all about the 10 biggest cities! See transcripts

De grootste steden van Nederland (Part 1 of 2) - Learn Dutch Level A2/B1 27 Jan 2024

You know Amsterdam of course, but what do you know about the other cities in the Netherlands? Learn all about the 10 biggest cities! See transcripts

Wintersport - Learn Dutch Level A2/B1 12 Jan 2024

The Netherlands has no mountains. Still, lots of Dutch people love skiing and snowboarding. How does that work? See transcripts

Uitslag verkiezingen 2023 - Learn Dutch B1 27 Dec 2023

Do you want to know more about the Dutch elections of 22nd of November 2023? Listen to this podcast episode. Transcripts

De sinterklaastradities in Nederland | Learn Dutch level B1/B2 05 Dec 2023

Are Sinterklaas and Santa Claus the same person? And who's Piet? Find out in this episode about Sinterklaas. Pssst, watch out, this episode contains spoilers in case you are listening to it with little ones See transcripts

De Nederlandse verkiezingen 2023 - Learn Dutch B1 18 Nov 2023

The Dutch will vote on the 22nd of November. Who will succeed Mark Rutte as Prime Minister? Read transcripts

De herfst: een seizoen vol feesten! - Learn Dutch B1 31 Oct 2023

Halloween, Sint-Maarten, Sinterklaas.. so much to celebrate in autumn. But they are not official national holidays. Why? See transcript