Learn Dutch with The Dutch Online Academy

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are you a morning person? Listen to this morning routine and learn some separable verbs! See transcriptsVideo coursesGroup courses

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Nederlanders houden van kamperen! In deze aflevering vertelt Theo je hoe hij zijn zomervakantie doorbrengt. See transcripts or join one of our group online courses!

We all know the story of the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. Practice the imperfect tense (simple past)! See transcripts More by The Dutch Online Academy Video coursesGroup coursesDutch GrammarBooksOther episodes

Juni is Pride maand! In deze maand wordt Nederland gehuld in regenboogkleuren. See transcripts More by The Dutch Online Academy Video coursesGroup coursesDutch GrammarBooksOther episodes

Wist je dat meer dan 25% van Nederland lager ligt dan de zeespiegel? Hoe beschermen we Nederland tegen het water? De Deltawerken zijn heel belangrijk voor de veiligheid. See transcripts Learn Dutch Grammar

Is cycling considered a sport? Can you do mountaineering in the Netherlands? And what are the most popular sports in the Netherlands? Find out! See episode transcripts

The 4th and 5th of May are special days in the Netherlands. We have made a podcast episode about each of these days. Find transcripts in https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/episodes/learn-dutch-b1-b2-dodenherdenking More by The Dutch Online Academy Video coursesGroup coursesDutch GrammarBooksOther episodes

Find transcripts in https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/episodes/learn-dutch-b1-koningsdag-2023-the-dutch-online-academy More by The Dutch Online Academy Video coursesGroup coursesDutch GrammarBooksOther episodes

Did you know that many wild animals live in the Netherlands? And that you can even spot them in the cities? Find transcripts in https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/episodes/learn-dutch-b1-b2-de-natuur-in-de-stad More by The Dutch Online Academy Video coursesGroup coursesDutch GrammarBooksOther episodes

Twee vrienden zien elkaar op straat. Ze hebben elkaar heel wat te vertellen! https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/episodes/een-gesprek-op-straat-learn-dutch-level-a2

Spring is coming! Are you wondering what the Dutch do during spring? Learn all about the traditions of this beautiful season. Our commitment is to make Dutch easy to learn.

In another episode we've talked about renting a house in the Netherlands. Today we are talking about buying one!

The time between Christmas and New Year's eve is often a quiet time. Many people take a few days off, but Charlotte and Tom are at the office. Let's hear what they are talking about. Our commitment is to make Dutch easy to learn.

Ben je op zoek naar een woning in Nederland? Of wil je gewoon meer weten over hoe Nederlanders wonen? Luister naar deze podcastaflevering over een huis huren in Nederland. Our commitment is to make Dutch easy to learn. More info, related grammar, and transcripts at: https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/episodes/learn-dutch-b1-b2-huren-in-nederland

How are Dutch kids raised? Is it true that Dutch kids are very happy in general and if so, why? In this episode we discuss the way the Dutch raise their children and the things that should still improve. Our commitment is to make Dutch easy to learn. More info, related grammar, and transcripts at: https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/episodes/children-in-the-netherlands-level-b1

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Another fairy tale told by The Dutch Online Academy! Read along and practice the Dutch simple past (imperfectum). In this podcast you'll also see some examples of the relative clause in Dutch. (You'll see the relative clause in bold in the text in the transcripts)

What do you think of when you think of typical Dutch attractions? Perhaps at De Efteling, Zaanse Schans or Het Rijksmuseum. But did you know that you can also admire the famous Dutch flowers in spring? In this podcast by The Dutch Online Academy you will learn all about it! You will find transcripts and a lot more on our website https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en

Listen to a dialogue between a Dutch woman and the customer service of a magazine. Do you want to test your Dutch listening skills? On our website you can find not only the transcript but also a few questions about this podcast. We don't offer that many podcasts for B2 and C1 students. At The Dutch Online Academy we are working hard to change that.

There are many ways to use Zouden in Dutch. In this Dutch podcast episode you are going to listen to a song about this special verb. The songs from The Dutch Online Academy are especially made for Dutch learners. Music and language learning go really well together! Here you can find more info about the artist. Click here for Dutch lessons.

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