Phrases & daily life
Shadowing Dutch: Sound Natural by Copying Speech
Shadowing means repeating real Dutch speech a beat behind the speaker. It is one of the most effective, research-backed ways to fix your accent and rhythm.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Cities & regions
Skip Textbook Dutch (ABN): What Amsterdam Sounds Like
Textbooks teach ABN, the polished standard Dutch. The street speaks faster, looser, and with an accent. Here is how to bridge the gap between the two.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Learning Dutch
Does Listening to NOS Jeugdjournaal Help Your Dutch Pronunciation?
NOS Jeugdjournaal is the Dutch kids' news: slow, clear, and free. Here is how it helps your pronunciation and listening, and how to use it the right way.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Learning Dutch
Does the 'Throat Hurt' Fade With the Dutch G Over Time?
Does the Dutch 'g' stop hurting your throat with practice? Yes, quickly, and here is why it hurts at first, how fast it fades, and how to speed it up.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Phrases & daily life
How to Pronounce the Dutch 'G': A Guide for English Speakers
The Dutch 'g' makes English speakers' throats hurt. Here is how to make the sound correctly, which words to practise, and why the south is easier.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Phrases & daily life
How to Practise the Tricky Dutch Vowels: ui, ou, and eu
The Dutch vowels ui, ou, and eu have no English equivalents. Here is how to make each sound, the words to practise, and how to drill them fast.
Lawrence Arya··4 min