Mariska van der Meij

The Dutch Speaking Academy Podcast

Understand Dutch... but struggle to speak it? This podcast is for you! Hoi, ik ben Mariska - a Dutch teacher since 2013, helping internationals break through the block when speaking Dutch - even after living here for 10+ years. Where to start? I selected the top 5 episodes for you to take the first step towards speaking Dutch. You can download the free bundle here:https://dutchspeakingacademy.plugandpay.com/checkout/5-beste-podcastsx Mariska

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Mariska van der Meij

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Education

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www.dutchspeakingacademy.nl

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

#22 | Trouwen - to get married. Dutch Podcast B1+ 01.06.2023

In deze podcast vertel ik je alles over de Nederlandse tradities tijdens een bruiloft (wedding).Wat is belangrijk als je de uitnodiging (invitation) krijgt? Wat geef je als cadeau (gift)? Ik vertel je ook iets over mijn eigen bruiloft :) Ben je uitgenodigd voor een bruiloft en wil je daar eindelijk Nederlands spreken? Of wil je in een andere situatie de stap zetten om niet meer Engels te praten? W...

# 21 | Who is Mama Dutch? An exclusive interview about the WHY and HOW of my work as a Dutch teacher. 16.04.2023

"Mariska, wat doe jij in je lessen? En wat is de Dutch Boost? En waarom doe je wat je doet?" In dit exclusieve interview vraagt Zahra Valke me alles over mij en mijn business 'Mama Dutch'. Luister het interview in het Nederlands, of kijk het met de Engelse ondertiteling! Listen to the interview in Dutch or WATCH with English subtitles! Liefs, Mariska PS. Would you like to speak m...

#20 | Dutch food - traditional Dutch 'cuisine' - what to eat and why! Dutch Podcast B1+ 11.04.2023

Stamppot, brood en hagelslag. De Nederlanders are not known for their culinary taste, toch? In deze podcast vertel ik je over de tradities in de Nederlandse keuken en over een paar gerechten (dishes). Liefs, Mariska PS. Would you like to speak more Dutch? Join my community; ⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠ Want to stay connected? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nieuwsbrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ · ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagra...

#19 | I want to speak Dutch. Here's how - Dutch Podcast 11.04.2023

Are you having trouble speaking Dutch? Well you're not alone! In this podcast I share with you my 7 BEST tips on how to become better in speaking Dutch every week and how to stop blocking yourself from making progress. For complete beginners or C2 academics: this episode is fully in English (with the occasional Dutch word, such as 'bibliotheek' (because I CANNOT pronounce the word libr...

#18 | Walking the dog in Dutch - de hond uitlaten. Dutch Podcast B1+ 01.04.2023

In deze aflevering (episode) leer je de woorden en zinnen die je nodig hebt als je de hond uitlaat, zoals: Can I pet him? Is he okay with kids? Is she on heat? Can he have a treat? Ik vertel het je allemaal! Liefs, Mariska PS. Would you like to speak more Dutch? Join my community; ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠⁠ Want to stay connected? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nieuwsbrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ · ⁠⁠⁠...

#17 | Encouragements in Dutch - Dutch Podcast B1+ 25.03.2023

In deze aflevering deel ik 6 manieren om iemand aan te moedigen (aanmoedigen = to encourage) in het Nederlands. Dit zijn ze: 1: Goed zo. 2: Ga zo door. 3: Succes. 4: Zet 'm op. 5: Je kan 't. 6: Goed/lekker bezig. Liefs, Mariska PS. Would you like to speak more Dutch? Join my community; ⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠ . Want to stay connected? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nieuwsbrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

#16 | De dood - Dutch customs around death and funerals. Dutch Podcast B1+ 22.03.2023

In deze aflevering vertel ik je over de Nederlandse tradities rondom de dood. Woorden die ik gebruik:OverlijdenDe overledeneAfscheid nemenDe uitvaartBegravenCremerenDe kistDe rouwDe nabestaandeDe toespraak. Liefs, MariskaPS. Would you like to speak more Dutch? Join my community; ⁠⁠⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle⁠⁠ Want to stay connected? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nieuwsbrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ · ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ins...

#15 | Pregnancy Dutch - 'de zwangerschap' en andere woorden én tradities rondom geboorte in NL - Dutch Podcast B1+ 12.03.2023

In deze aflevering bespreken we vocabulaire rondom zwangerschap en geboorte in Nederland. Ik vertel je ook meer over de tradities/gebruiken rondom geboorte en verlof (leave).Ik heb een speciale cursus voor internationale ouders in Nederlands! Dutch for Parents is gemaakt voor internationals met kinderen die (bijna) naar een Nederlandse school gaan. In dit programma leer je hoe je kan spreken met d...

#14 | Reduced speech - 7 frequently used words in their spoken form. Dutch Podcast 08.01.2023

In this episode I share with you seven frequently used words and phrases and how they are actually spoken. Because, let's be honest, Dutchies don't really speak to you the way you learned from the text-book, toch? De zeven woorden zijn: Nummer 1: Of course - Natuurlijk. Nummer 2: Never mind - Laat maar zittenNummer 3: Do you get it? - Snap je het? Nummer 4: I've seen it - Ik heb het ge...

#13 | Dutch baby traditions - Beschuit met muisjes! Dutch Podcast B1+ 14.12.2022

In this podcast I'm a guest at the channel of Robin from 'een beetje Nederlands'. We talk about the traditional food we eat when a baby is born: beschuit met muisjes. Heb je al honger? ;) Liefs, Mariska PS. Would you like to speak more Dutch? Join my community; ⁠The Dutch Speaking Circle Want to stay connected? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nieuwsbrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ · ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

#12 | Sinterklaas en (Zwarte) Piet - Dutch Podcast B1+ 29.11.2022

In this episode (in Dutch!) we talk about Sinterklaas en zijn Pieten: the tradition of 'schoen zetten', de stoomboot en de cadeautjes. I also share with you my view on Zwarte Piet as a child and how I feel about the changes that have been made to this kinderfeest. There is also a guest appearence from Pieter (my husband) en together with Cato (my daughter) we sing 'Zie ginds komt de st...

#10 | Past tense - 10 useful verbs for you. Dutch Podcast 27.09.2022

In this episode we will learn ten useful verbs and their past tense forms. 1. Zijn - to be 2. Beginnen - to begin 3. Stoppen - to stop 4. Gaan - to go 5. Begrijpen - to understand 6. Betalen - to pay 7. Verhuizen - to move 8. Geven - to give 9. Komen - to come 10. Vragen - to ask Are you new to the Dutch learning journey? I created the  ⁠ free   Dutch Survival Guide ⁠  to help you to kickstart you...

#9 | Dutch birthday traditions - Dutch Podcast 29.08.2022

In this episode we will learn about three Dutch birthday traditions: 1. De kringverjaardag (the circle birthday) 2. Bringing your own cake on your birthday 3. Gift giving (plus exchanging a gift that you dislike!) Vocabulary in this episode: - de verjaardag - jarig zijn - het cadeau/kado - het feest - de jarige - trakteren - de taart Are you new to the Dutch learning journey? I created the  ⁠ free...

#8 | Holiday Dutch - Ik ga op vakantie! - Dutch Podcast 01.06.2022

In this podcast we study some holiday vocabulary. - Vliegen - het vliegtuig - het vliegveld - de luchthaven - de vlucht. - Op vakantie gaan. Ik ga op vakantie. Ik ga naar Portugal. - Ik ga een week op vakantie. - We gaan met de trein / auto / bus. - Ik vertrek zondag, om 9 uur. - Aankomen - Ik kom om 12 uur aan. - Ik ga op vakantie. - Ah lekker zeg! Waarnaartoe? Waar ga je naartoe? - Heerlijk!. Wa...

#7 | In de horeca (speak Dutch in bars and restaurants) - Dutch Podcast 15.02.2022

In this episode you'll learn some useful phrases for when you find yourself in a bar or restaurant again! *De horeca is the abbreviation for (HOtel - REstaurant - CAfe) These are the phrases from this episode: *Willen jullie alvast iets drinken?*Wat kan ik voor u doen?*Had u al een keuze gemaakt?*Heeft t gesmaakt?*Was alles naar wens?*Had u nog iets gewild? *Mogen wij bestellen?*Een koffie ver...

#6 | 'Fijne feestdagen' and other holiday wishes in Dutch (learn Dutch with me!) 22.12.2021

In this episode we get into the feest-vibes! I teach you some holiday wishes and you'll learn bit about Kerst and New Years Eve in Nederland. These are the phrases: Wat doe jij met de kerstdagen? Wat ga je doen met Kerst? Wat zijn je plannen? Heb je plannen? Eerste en Tweede Kerstdag. Wat doen jullie met Oud en Nieuw? Oudejaarsavond. Nieuwjaarsdag. Het vuurwerkDe oliebollen. De champagne. Fijn...

#5 | Useful phrases in Dutch (with transcript) - Dutch Podcast 23.11.2021

Transcript? Find it ⁠ here ⁠ ! In this episode I teach you some useful phrases to get through everyday Dutch life! The phrases are: 1 Wat betekent ‘fiets’? - What does ‘fiets’ mean? 2 Hoe zeg je ‘bike’ in het Nederlands? - How do you say ‘bike’ in Dutch? 3 Wat is ‘stamppot’? - What is ‘stamppot’? 4 Waar is de bibliotheek? - Where is the library? 5 Pardon, mag ik iets vragen? - Excuse me, may I ask...

#4 | Hij en hem - Dutch Podcast 02.11.2021

How to turn 'hij' into '-ie' (heeft-ie een nieuwe fiets?) and when to use 'him' for objects. In this episode I teach you how to pronounce 'hij' as a REAL Dutchie. Because the textbook teaches you one thing, but when going into the wild you might encounter some really different sounds. 'Mumble your way into Dutch' is my motto and that is what we encounter her...

#3 | How to pronounce 'HET' like the Dutch do - Dutch Podcast 28.10.2021

In this episode I teach you how to pronounce 'het' as a REAL Dutchie. Because the textbook teaches you one thing, but when going into the wild you might encounter some really different sounds. 'Mumble your way into Dutch' is my motto and that is what we encounter here also. Het becomes an 'uht' sound and by learning this difference it can become a little less overwhelming w...

#2 | Greetings in Dutch (with transcript) - Dutch Podcast 17.02.2021

Transcript? Find it ⁠ here ⁠ ! In this episode we learn how to greet someone in Dutch. Hallo / Hoi / Hee / Goedemorgen / Goedemiddag / Goedenavond / Doei / Fijne avond / Fijn weekend / Jij ook. Enjoy! Are you new to the Dutch learning journey? I created the  ⁠⁠ free   Dutch Survival Guide ⁠⁠  to help you to kickstart your Dutch learning adventure. It will give you the tools you need when you first...

#1 | Telling time in Dutch (the clock) - Dutch Podcast (with transcript) 20.11.2020

Transcript? Find it here ! De tijd - since the Dutch enjoy being on time and have everything planned, this first episode is about how to ask what time it is and how to respond. Are you new to the Dutch learning journey? I created the  free   Dutch Survival Guide  to help you to kickstart your Dutch learning adventure. It will give you the tools you need when you first arrive in The Netherlands, or...

Welkom to the Dutch Speaking Academy Podcast! 19.11.2020

Welkom to the Dutch Speaking Academy Podcast! If you've been here for years, understand a lot of Dutch , but still speak English all the time... You're in the right place! I have more than 150 episodes waiting for you. Not sure where to start? I got you. I selected my top-5 podcasts for you to dive in straight away. >>>Download the free bundle here. If you want to read the transcr...

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