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Dutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence

Dutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence

Mariska van der Meij

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!

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So… I watched a clip of Queen Máxima the other day.

She was answering a journalist’s question (in het Nederlands) and you know what?

She made mistakes. Our Queen.

Small ones. De/het stuff. Word order.

The usual 'Dutch mess'.


And I loved it.


This episode is for every international who’s still holding back from speaking Dutch because it’s “not perfect yet”.

Here’s the deal: Máxima had top-tier language training, years of experience, and STILL makes mistakes.

And yet - she shows up. She speaks.

And so should you.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why speaking imperfect Dutch is better than staying silent.

- How to keep going when your brain freezes mid-sentence.

- How to stop listening to the mean voice in your head (and turn up the volume on your inner cheerleader).

- What to do when people judge your accent or grammar (because YES - they will).

- How to shift from “not good enough” to “I said what I needed to say. Period.”


Expression beats perfection.

Every. Damn. Time.🔥


Want to feel that for yourself?

Join the Switch to Dutch LIVE Workshop on Wednesday, July 2nd at 19:00.

One powerful evening of real practice, real motivation, and finally speaking the way you want to speak.


Tickets are limited.

Sign up now via:

https://dutchspeakingacademy.nl/switch-to-dutch/


Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchspeakingacademy/

Or drop a comment below — I’ll get back to you.

Listen to this episode any time you need a nudge, my dear.


You’re not here to be perfect.

You’re here to finally start speaking.


🧡 Don't forget to rate this podcast and subscribe 🧡

Liefs,

Mariska

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