Dutch Lesson 31

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We move along through the Netherlands and meet a whole new province called “Zuid Holland”. This province also contains our political capital The Hague, but also cities like Rotterdam, Gouda, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Zoetermeer and more. This lessons walks you through a couple of highlights. As usual we have the details of the lesson available [...]

Dutch Lesson 30

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Welcome to already episode #30 where we are still touring through the Netherlands. During this trip we’re passing through Groningen and Friesland. This time to visit Noord Holland by way of the Afsluitdijk, the dyke the closed down a sea and made it possible to reclaim land.

Dutch Lesson 29

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In this brand new episode I’m talking about the twelve provinces that actually make the Kingdom of Netherlands. On several provinces I’ll explain a little bit of the special happenings or characteristics. Follow the link to read the words and sentences you will learn.

Dutch Lesson 28

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In this episode we do something very difficult. We’ll get you started on the conversation followed by a touristy tip that I did with Laura as well during her last visit.

Dutch Lesson 27

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It’s time for a brand new episode. This time we finish up on the attention on our southern neighbours in Belgium. If there is one thing they are very good at, it sure is making excellent meals! So let’s get you up to speed on that and of course focus also a little on their [...]

Dutch Lesson 26

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In this episode we’re talking about Belgium. The country is connected to the southern part of our country and once was part of our little nation. But since they declared independence this is no longer the case. In this episode I’ll highlight the history and next time we’ll talk about the culture somewhat. Please be [...]

Dutch Lesson 25

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It’s almost that day: Valentine’s day. That is a special day and you probably want to talk to your sweetheart. Let me get you jumpstarted on some basic tings to say. Here’s what you’ll learn:

Dutch Lesson 24

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In the most recent issue of the Dutch Glossy Living a whole page in the most recent issue is dedicated to Laura speaks Dutch. It’s a nice story that makes me proud, of course. But the problem is that the article is in Dutch and thus many of you cannot understand it (or only partially). [...]

Dutch Lesson 24

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In the most recent issue of the Dutch Glossy Living a whole page in the most recent issue is dedicated to Laura speaks Dutch. It’s a nice story that makes me proud, of course. But the problem is that the article is in Dutch and thus many of you cannot understand it (or only partially). [...]

Dutch Lesson 23

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This is the first podcast of 2007 and we’re talking about a nasty subject: the dentist. I found it always scary until I met Laura. She’s a dental assistant and that has a very important meaning in the Dutch language as you will find out in this show. However this is still useful information since [...]

Dutch Lesson 22

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Hopefully you all survived the first part of the holidays in good atmosphere. Now we’re looking at the ending of the year. So we have to toasting and wish everybody the best. Here’s a lesson that helps you do just that.

Dutch Lesson 21

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This time we focus on the essentials to say with Christmas. Of course there is more than will fit in one episode so stay tuned to coming days for new episodes to arrive that make you totally prepared for Christmas.

Dutch Lesson 20

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One of the scary things is finding your way in a foreign country. With this lessons I’m helping you get started on asking the directions and then telling where to go. Hopefully this wil help you understand your own directions. At the end there is a funny GPS-system notification spoken by a Dutch politician. The [...]

Dutch Lesson 19

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As children most Dutch learned Aap Noot Mies the row of words and names. This came with some pictures. As I noticed the youngsters don’t learn this, but older people probably still know it (it’s a true classic). On the right you see a picture of this, but this guy has a whole site dedicated [...]

Dutch Lesson 18

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In this new episode we focus again on food. We Dutch eat bread and we like that sweet for breakfast. So brace yourself for cholocate and enjoy! Oh yeah peanut butter might work too! Again a sweet lesson :)

Dutch Lesson 17

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Welcome to a brand new Laura speaks Dutch that has been placed on a brand new server. Our previous server broke down (the cpu overheated) and a new one is in place. That means that the sites will be quicker and it is even more fun to create podcasts and put them online.
This time we [...]

Dutch Lesson 16

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Let’s for a change spend time on animals. Many people love them and there is a lot of talk about that. Of course we’ll spend time on “raining cats and dogs” as well. Here’s what you’ll learn:

Dutch Lesson 15

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As requested by two listeners it is now time to sing a birthday song. Of course you’ll find out that I cannot sing at all, but who cares? Everybody sings: EVEN LAURA! Yes you’ll get to hear her contribution as well. The song we sing is very simpel:
Long will she live! | Lang zal ze [...]

Dutch Lesson 14

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One of the important things to keep a conversation going is telling what you have been doing today. Where did you go, what did you eat, etc.

Dutch Lesson 13

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In this lesson we’re going to continue where we stopped. It’s time for some general knowledge and that means we’re going to focus on the alphabeth. That means that there is no real conversation, but still your voice is needed!

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