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NewHet Sinterklaasjournaal | Learn Dutch B1November 12, 2026 · 7 min
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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.

Episodes 118

  1. Het Sinterklaasjournaal | Learn Dutch B1

    7 minSeason 1 · Episode 119

    Did you know that there is a special news broadcast for the Sinterklaas season? That just goes to show how important this celebration is to many Dutch people.Read the transcripts and practice the vocabulary in …

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    Did you know that there is a special news broadcast for the Sinterklaas season? That just goes to show how important this celebration is to many Dutch people.

    Read the transcripts and practice the vocabulary in the episode transcripts

    If you are learning Dutch, we believe this is the best learning dutch app, starting from zero up to B2

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

    9 minSeason 1 · Episode 118

    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

  3. Klompen (wooden shoes) - Learn Dutch B1

    7 minSeason 1 · Episode 117

    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! …

    Show notes

    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



  4. Sint Maarten of Halloween? Or both? | Learn dutch B1

    11 minSeason 1 · Episode 116

    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

  5. Dutch stereotypes (Nederlandse stereotypen)

    17 minSeason 1 · Episode 115

    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!

  6. Shooting in a quiet village - Learn Dutch B1 (Schietpartij in een rustig dorp)

    10 minSeason 1 · Episode 114

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

  7. Fatbikes en e-bikes | Learn Dutch B2-C1

    9 minSeason 1 · Episode 113

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

  8. 6 Nederlandse feestjes! - Learn dutch B1

    21 minSeason 1 · Episode 112

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

  9. De ideale vakantieduur - Learn Dutch A2

    6 minSeason 1 · Episode 111

    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

  10. 7 (rare) dingen die Nederlanders heel normaal vinden

    16 minSeason 1 · Episode 110

    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.comRead the …

    Show notes

    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!

  11. Een superhittegolf in Nederland?!

    20 minSeason 1 · Episode 109

    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

  12. Keti Koti - Learn Dutch B2

    12 minSeason 1 · Episode 108

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

  13. 6 open-air museums in the Netherlands

    14 minSeason 1 · Episode 107

    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

  14. De vrijmarkt (Koningsdag) Learn Dutch B1

    7 minSeason 1 · Episode 106

    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

  15. Waar spreken ze Nederlands? - A2 B1 podcast

    8 minSeason 1 · Episode 105

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

  16. Regen in Nederland (A2/B1)

    6 minSeason 1 · Episode 104

    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 …

    Show notes

    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

  17. Olympische Winterspelen 2026 | Learn Dutch A2/B1

    7 minSeason 1 · Episode 103

    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.

  18. De Kerstman in Nederland - Learn Dutch B1

    17 minSeason 1 · Episode 102

    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

  19. Verkiezingen Tweede Kamer 2025 | Learn Dutch B1

    17 minSeason 1 · Episode 101

    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

  20. Het studentenleven in Nederland - Learn Dutch B1-B2

    22 minSeason 1 · Episode 100

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

  21. SAIL 2025 Amsterdam | Learn Dutch level A2/B1

    6 minSeason 1 · Episode 99

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

  22. De onafhankelijkheid van Indonesië - Learn Dutch B1/B2

    13 minSeason 1 · Episode 98

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

  23. Vincent van Gogh - Learn Dutch A2/B1

    12 minSeason 1 · Episode 97

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

  24. Supermarkten in Nederland - Learn Dutch Podcast - Level B1

    12 minSeason 1 · Episode 96

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

  25. Sprookje - Ezeltje strek je! (over 50 verbs in imperfectum)

    9 minSeason 1 · Episode 95

    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

  26. Het Amsterdamse Bos - Learn Dutch B1

    6 minSeason 1 · Episode 94

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

  27. Carnaval in Nederland - Learn Dutch B1

    16 minSeason 1 · Episode 93

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

  28. Bijzondere adjectieven - Learn Dutch A2

    6 minSeason 1 · Episode 92

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

  29. Mijn verjaardag | Learn Dutch Podcast level B1

    15 minSeason 1 · Episode 91

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

  30. Mijn wintersportvakantie - perfectum, imperfectum, plusquamperfectum

    6 minSeason 1 · Episode 90

    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

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