
Dutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence
Stop hesitating. Start speaking Dutch with confidence. Hoi, ik ben Mariska. I’ve been teaching Dutch since 2013, helping internationals overcome their fear of speaking Dutch. Many of you live in the Netherlands for years but still rely on English. I help you break that habit and feel at home here. In this podcast, I share practical tips to speak Dutch in your daily life, and mindset shifts to help you start speaking Dutch—without stress or endless studying. Ready to stop hesitating? Start listening!

#107 | Dutch for Parents - Waarom nu? (Instagram live 26 mei 2025)

#106 | Wat als Engels spreken geen optie is... Wat doe je dan? (Insta Live - 24 mei 2025)

#105 | How to make learning Dutch fun + effective – Even as a busy parent (Start speaking Dutch right now)

#104 | Nederlands spreken als internationale moeder: Griselda's verhaal. Inspiratie-interview | Speak Dutch

#103 | Wat pianolessen mij leren over Nederlands spreken

#102 | Dutch for International Parents: From ‘Sweet’ to ‘Stubborn’ – How to describe your child in Dutch

#100! Hoera! How I recorded my first Dutch pocdast while unloading the dishwasher.

#99 | Nederlands praten met een monteur: 5 inside tricks (Dutch at B1 level)

#98 | 5 easy Dutch phrases to impress your Dutch friends and colleagues (in Dutch - with subtitles in video)
