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My daughter thought my husband was saying a bad word, but it was actually just a normal Dutch word.
In this short video (in easy-to-follow Dutch (A2+) with subtitles), I share my funny story and explain why these mix-ups happen so often when learning a language.
What is your favorite Dutch word that throws you off every time?
Let me know in the comments! 👇🎤
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Liefs, Mariska
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This podcast is for internationals living in the Netherlands who understand Dutch but struggle to speak it confidently. We talk about language confidence, fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, and how to start speaking Dutch more often in daily life.
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