In this episode, I take you to one of the most magical places in the Netherlands: the Efteling! Discover the history of this famous theme park, explore the fairytale forest and meet some of its special characters, such as Holle Bolle Gijs, Pardoes and the Laven. I also share my six favourite attractions, including Droomvlucht, Fata Morgana and Villa Volta. Listen and improve your Dutch listening skills while discovering the magic of the Efteling! 🧚

In this episode, I talk about Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), one of the biggest electronic music events in the Netherlands. You’ll learn what ADE is, what happens during this special week in Amsterdam, who visits the event, and why the city feels so different during ADE. You’ll also learn some useful Dutch words and expressions, including “nachtbraker”, “bruisen” and “uit je dak gaan”.

In this episode, I talk about waste in the Netherlands and explain how to sort, recycle and reuse different types of waste. You’ll learn useful Dutch words about waste, recycling, deposit bottles, thrift stores and bulky waste. ♻️ 🗑️

In this episode, I talk about the Dutch government’s plans for 2027. We look at topics such as koopkracht, taxes, healthcare, childcare, housing, energy, AOW and WW. I explain everything in simple Dutch!

In this episode, I will talk about studying at a university in the Netherlands. What is the difference between WO and HBO? And how much does it cost to study in the Netherlands? I also talk about student life, student houses, student associations and some of the most popular student cities. A useful episode if you’re interested in studying in the Netherlands or just want to learn more about Dutch student life!

In this episode, you will learn more about Dutch word order and discover some simple patterns that you can use immediately when speaking Dutch. We will look at why Dutch sentences can sometimes sound a little bit like Yoda from Star Wars and how you can build more natural Dutch sentences. At the end of the episode, you will also learn more about my new e-learning course about Dutch word order.

In this episode, I talk about applying for jobs in the Netherlands. Follow Maria as she applies for a nursing job in the Netherlands and learn key words about job applications.

In this episode, you will learn more about Dutch word order and discover some simple patterns that you can use immediately when speaking Dutch. We will look at why Dutch sentences can sometimes sound a little bit like Yoda from Star Wars and how you can build more natural Dutch sentences.

In this episode, I talk about some of the biggest and most unique music festivals in the Netherlands. I share what makes festivals like Pinkpop, Lowlands, Oerol, and Milkshake so special, and I also explain what the typical festival experience is like in the summer. Finally, I tell you how people usually stay overnight at festivals and what you can expect from camping on a festival site.

In this episode, I talk about Dutch music. Who doesn’t like to listen to some good music! There is a great variety of Dutch music, but of course we will focus on music that is written in the Dutch language. I hope you will get inspired by this episode to discover more of the Dutch music as it is also a great way to learn new vocabulary in a fun way.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the different ways to study Dutch and how to choose the lesson type that suits you best. We explore group lessons, individual lessons, and duo lessons, looking at the benefits and challenges of each. I also share my teaching method, how personalized feedback works, and why practicing speaking in real-life situations is so important. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their Dutch and make the most of their lessons.

In this episode, I talk about femicide in the Netherlands. I explain what the term means, how often it happens, and why it is important. I also share how people use powerful symbols and events to speak out against violence and support women.