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  1. EP209: De energiebelasting

    28 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    In this B1 Dutch lesson called "De energiebelasting", Lisa and Maarten discuss sustainability in nl. You'll pick up words like de stroom, het geluid, Flevoland. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen online. Lees meer

    Grammar: relative pronouns (wie, wat, waar)
    Culture: windmills, zonnepanelen, and the dutch energy transition
    Same skill, exam format: spreken examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch grammar

    de stroom: flow

    het geluid: sound

    Flevoland: Flevoland

    de duurzame energie: sustainable energy

    veranderen: to change

    de productie: production

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  2. EP208: Gedoogsteun

    27 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    "Gedoogsteun" means "Dutch Politics Basics - Part 4". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about dutch politics basics. Practice hearing het kabinet, de coalitie, de kamer in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2. Lees meer

    Grammar: passive voice (worden/zijn)
    Culture: tweede kamer, coalition governments, and why everything is 'gedoogsteun'
    Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch words

    het kabinet: cabinet

    de coalitie: coalition

    de kamer: room

    de oppositie: opposition

    de meerderheid: majority

    de overeenkomst: agreement

    Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

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  3. EP207: De tandarts

    26 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De tandarts": this B1 lesson covers healthcare system. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you reported speech (indirecte rede) along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering. Lees meer

    Grammar: reported speech (indirecte rede)
    Culture: verzekering, eigen risico, and navigating dutch healthcare
    Train dit examenonderdeel: oefenen examen schrijven A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch pronunciation

    de tandarts: dentist

    de tandartsverzekering: dental insurance

    de basisverzekering: basic insurance

    de aanvullende verzekering: additional insurance

    de afspraak: appointment

    de rekening: bill

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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  4. EP206: Een hypotheek

    25 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    Today's episode is called "Een hypotheek" and it's all about renting & buying a home. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de makelaar, kosten, de hypotheek. More on inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you complex subclauses, conditional sentences in context, plus you'll learn about housing crisis, makelaars, and why everyone bids above asking, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Same skill, exam format: B1 lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrases

    de makelaar: realtor

    kosten: to cost

    de hypotheek: mortgage

    de rente: interest

    het huis: house

    de periode: period

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  5. EP205: De open deur

    24 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    Dutch Work Culture - Part 4: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about dutch work culture. Key words: de baas, de beslissing, daarna. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: DUO staatsexamen. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you past tense (onvoltooid verleden tijd) in context, plus you'll learn about poldermodel, flat hierarchy, and the two-minute meeting, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Practise this exam skill: spreekvaardigheid A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: days of the week in Dutch

    de baas: boss

    de beslissing: decision

    daarna: after that

    de oplossing: solution

    iedereen: everyone

    jullie: you

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  6. EP204: Wat Nederland bijzonder maakt

    23 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    "Wat Nederland bijzonder maakt" (What makes the Netherlands special). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore future plans & dreams. You'll hear words like uniek, bijzonder, apart. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you all grammar reviewed in context, plus you'll learn about what makes the netherlands unique, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammatica

    uniek

    bijzonder

    apart

    anders

    speciaal

    ongekend

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  7. EP203: Watermanagement

    22 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Watermanagement", Lisa and Maarten discuss environment & sustainability. You'll pick up words like watermanagement, de Deltawerken, indrukwekkend. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen oefenen. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is reported speech. Along the way, discover delta works and dutch water management, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Same skill, exam format: schrijven examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch words

    watermanagement

    de Deltawerken

    indrukwekkend

    grootschalig

    innovatief

    ingenieus

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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  8. EP202: Het protest

    21 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    "Het protest" means "The protest". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about politics & society. Practice hearing de demonstratie, protesteren, eisen in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is indefinite pronouns. Along the way, discover poldermodel, tolerance and dutch democracy, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammar

    de demonstratie

    protesteren

    eisen

    rechtvaardig

    onrechtvaardig

    solidariteit

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  9. EP201: Investeren

    20 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Investeren": this B1 lesson covers money & banking. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you conditional perfect along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is conditional perfect. Along the way, discover dutch frugality and financial culture, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: examen spreken A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: simple words in Dutch

    investeren

    de beurs

    het aandeel

    het rendement

    riskant

    veilig

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  10. EP200: Vriendschap

    19 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    Today's episode is called "Vriendschap" and it's all about relationships & dating. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vriendschap, loyaal, steunen. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen. Lees meer

    Grammar: nested subclauses and conditional constructions
    Culture: dutch dating culture and equality
    Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutch

    de vriendschap

    loyaal

    steunen

    luisteren

    begrijpen

    vergeven

    Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

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  11. EP199: Fake news?

    18 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    Fake news?: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about news & media. Key words: waarheid, leugen, controleren. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: the best inburgering apps. Lees meer

    Grammar: worden + voltooid deelwoord for passive voice
    Culture: dutch media landscape
    Practise this exam skill: schrijven A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: hello in Dutch

    waarheid

    leugen

    controleren

    de bron

    betrouwbaar

    twijfelen

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

    Study for your inburgering exam with the study guides. Also useful: vrijstelling inburgering 600 uur.

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  12. EP198: Fietsen is sneller

    17 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    "Fietsen is sneller" (Cars & Driving - Part 3). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore cars & driving. You'll hear words like de fiets, het ongeluk, de stad. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen. Lees meer

    Grammar: discourse markers and cohesion
    Culture: anwb, speed cameras, and why cycling is faster in cities
    Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: months in Dutch

    de fiets: bicycle

    het ongeluk: accident

    de stad: city

    het rijbewijs: driver's licence

    de beweging: movement

    de boete: fine

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  13. EP197: Het gebruikroeren

    16 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Het gebruikroeren", Lisa and Maarten discuss parenting & family life. You'll pick up words like de opvoeding, de kinderbijslag, de kinderopvang. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you nominalization in context, plus you'll learn about kraamzorg, childcare, and the dutch approach to parenting, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Same skill, exam format: spreken examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch grammar

    de opvoeding: education

    de kinderbijslag: child benefit

    de kinderopvang: childcare

    het kind: child

    de baby: baby

    het gezin: family / household

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  14. EP196: Het festival seizoen

    15 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    "Het festival seizoen" means "Festivals & Events - Part 3". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about festivals & events. Practice hearing het terrein, Koningsdag, de zomer in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you future perfect tense in context, plus you'll learn about lowlands, king's day, and the dutch festival calendar, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: simple words in Dutch

    het terrein: terrain

    Koningsdag: King's Day

    de zomer: summer

    het eind: end

    de sfeer: ambiance

    de stad: city

    Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

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  15. EP195: De Delta Works bezoeken

    14 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De Delta Works bezoeken": this B1 lesson covers geography & cities. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you causative constructions (laten/doen) along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: het staatsexamen rooster. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you causative constructions (laten/doen) in context, plus you'll learn about amsterdam vs rotterdam, polders, and the delta works, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: oefenen examen schrijven A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch articles

    het landschap: landscape

    het water: water

    de Deltawerken: the Delta Works

    de Watersnoodramp: the North Sea flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp)

    de polders: polders

    de duinen en dijken: dunes and dikes

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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  16. EP194: Doe maar normaal

    13 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    Today's episode is called "Doe maar normaal" and it's all about dutch language deep dive. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de activiteit, de uitdrukking, de taal. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is relative clauses with prepositions. Along the way, discover expressions, gezellig, and untranslatable dutch words, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Same skill, exam format: B1 lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: basic Dutch words

    de activiteit: activity

    de uitdrukking: expression

    de taal: language

    de moeite: effort

    de wind: wind

    het gevoel: feeling

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  17. EP193: De krant lezen

    12 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    Media & Entertainment - Part 3: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about media & entertainment. Key words: het programma, lezen, de machine. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen voor het KNM examen. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is infinitive constructions (te + infinitive). Along the way, discover dwdd, the voice, and dutch tv culture, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Practise this exam skill: spreekvaardigheid A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch pronunciation

    het programma: program

    lezen: to read

    de machine: machine

    de wereld: world

    het beeld: image (also: statue)

    de plaats: place

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

    Study for your inburgering exam with the KNM practice exams. Also useful: Dutch exam practice.

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  18. EP192: Koninginnedag sport

    11 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    "Koninginnedag sport" (Sports & Recreation - Part 3). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore sports & recreation. You'll hear words like de trap, Koningsdag, het dorp. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is complex sentence combining. Along the way, discover voetbal, schaatsen, and why the dutch love king's day sports, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrases

    de trap: stairs

    Koningsdag: King's Day

    het dorp: village

    Willem van Oranje: William of Orange

    winnen: to win

    de positie: position

    Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

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  19. EP191: Smart industry

    10 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Smart industry", Lisa and Maarten discuss technology & innovation. You'll pick up words like het bedrijf, het eigen risico, de maat. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering. Lees meer

    Grammar: expressing opinions and arguments
    Culture: asml, tomtom, and dutch tech startups
    Same skill, exam format: schrijven examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: the days in Dutch

    het bedrijf: company

    het eigen risico: own risk (deductible)

    de maat: measure

    de mens: human

    moeten: should/must

    het verhaal: story

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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  20. EP190: De zomer van '23

    9 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    "De zomer van '23" means "Weather & Climate - Part 3". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about weather & climate. Practice hearing de waterschappen, de zomer, het water in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen. Lees meer

    Grammar: subjunctive introduction
    Culture: why the dutch always talk about weather and 'water management'
    Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammar

    de waterschappen: regional water authorities

    de zomer: summer

    het water: water

    de duinen en dijken: dunes and dikes

    de steen: stone

    het moment: moment

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  21. EP189: Koninginnedag vieren

    8 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Koninginnedag vieren": this B1 lesson covers relationships & social life. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you voltooid tegenwoordige tijd vs voltooid verleden tijd along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: learn Dutch online. Lees meer

    Grammar: voltooid tegenwoordige tijd vs voltooid verleden tijd
    Culture: vriendschap, borrels, and the dutch approach to friendship
    Train dit examenonderdeel: examen spreken A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: basic Dutch words

    de foto: photo

    de groep: group

    vroeger: back in the days

    de kring: circle

    Willem van Oranje: William of Orange

    de stad: city

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  22. EP188: Een nieuw leven

    7 juli 2026 · 5 min

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    Today's episode is called "Een nieuw leven" and it's all about immigration & integration. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de maatschappij, het sociaal netwerk, de studie. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen oefenen A2. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you word order inversion rules in context, plus you'll learn about inburgering, nt2 exams, and building a life in nl, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammatica

    de maatschappij: society

    het sociaal netwerk: social network

    de studie: study

    het programma: program

    leven: to live

    studeren: to study

    Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

    Everything on this topic is in inburgeringprep.com. Next step: the Dutch citizenship test.

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  23. EP187: Nederlandse design

    6 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    Dutch Art & Culture - Part 3: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about dutch art & culture. Key words: strak, de tegenstelling, juist. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you modal particles (eens, even, maar, toch, nou) in context, plus you'll learn about van gogh, rijksmuseum, and why dutch design is minimalist, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Practise this exam skill: schrijven A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch vocabulary

    strak: tight

    de tegenstelling: contrary

    juist: right

    de twijfel: doubt

    de emotie: emotion

    het verhaal: story

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

    Study for your inburgering exam with the study guides. Also useful: mijn inburgering uitslag.

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  24. EP186: Om zes uur eten

    5 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    "Om zes uur eten" (Cooking & Dutch Food Culture - Part 3). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore cooking & dutch food culture. You'll hear words like de maaltijd, de gewoonte, eten. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you er as placeholder (er is/er zijn/er wordt) in context, plus you'll learn about stamppot, bitterballen, and why dinner is at 18:00, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutch

    de maaltijd: meal

    de gewoonte: habit

    eten: to eat

    trouwens: besides, by the way

    het volk: people

    de minuut: minute

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  25. EP185: De digitale overheid

    4 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    In this B1 Dutch lesson called "De digitale overheid", Lisa and Maarten discuss social media & digital life. You'll pick up words like het wachtwoord, de overheid, de groep. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: NT2 diploma. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is separable verbs in all tenses. Along the way, discover whatsapp groups, linkedin networking, and dutch online culture, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Same skill, exam format: spreken examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: hello in Dutch

    het wachtwoord: password

    de overheid: government

    de groep: group

    de stroom: flow

    het sociaal netwerk: social network

    de vacature: job vacancy

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  26. EP184: De watersnood

    3 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    "De watersnood" means "Dutch History Highlights - Part 3". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about dutch history highlights. Practice hearing het water, de duinen en dijken, de Watersnoodramp in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: register for the inburgering exam. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is conjuncties (hoewel, tenzij, mits). Along the way, discover voc, golden age, and how the netherlands was built on water, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: the Dutch calendar words

    het water: water

    de duinen en dijken: dunes and dikes

    de Watersnoodramp: the North Sea flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp)

    de veiligheid: safety

    de Deltawerken: the Delta Works

    de geschiedenis: history

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    Meer uitleg over dit onderwerp vind je in inburgeringprep.com. Verder op inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamen inburgering.

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  27. EP183: Gescheiden afval

    2 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Gescheiden afval": this B1 lesson covers sustainability in nl. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you relative pronouns (wie, wat, waar) along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen aanmelden. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is relative pronouns (wie, wat, waar). Along the way, discover windmills, zonnepanelen, and the dutch energy transition, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: oefenen examen schrijven A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch articles

    de stroom: flow

    de overheid: government

    de duurzame energie: sustainable energy

    het landschap: landscape

    de stap: step

    de gang: corridor

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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  28. EP182: Stemmen

    1 juli 2026 · 4 min

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    Today's episode is called "Stemmen" and it's all about dutch politics basics. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de coalitie, de oppositie, de regering. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen vragen. Lees meer

    Grammar: passive voice (worden/zijn)
    Culture: tweede kamer, coalition governments, and why everything is 'gedoogsteun'
    Same skill, exam format: B1 lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch vocabulary

    de coalitie: coalition

    de oppositie: opposition

    de regering: government

    de meerderheid: majority

    de kamer: room

    de verkiezingen: elections

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  29. EP181: Eigen risico

    30 juni 2026 · 3 min

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    Healthcare System - Part 3: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about healthcare system. Key words: de premie, het eigen risico, de huisarts. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering. Lees meer

    Grammar: reported speech (indirecte rede)
    Culture: verzekering, eigen risico, and navigating dutch healthcare
    Practise this exam skill: spreekvaardigheid A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch grammar

    de premie: premium

    het eigen risico: own risk (deductible)

    de huisarts: doctor

    de rekening: bill

    het bezoek: visit

    de aanvullende verzekering: additional insurance

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  30. EP180: De makelaar

    29 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    "De makelaar" (Renting & Buying a Home - Part 3). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore renting & buying a home. You'll hear words like de hypotheek, het verleden, de makelaar. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen. Lees meer

    Grammar: complex subclauses, conditional sentences
    Culture: housing crisis, makelaars, and why everyone bids above asking
    Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language vocabulary

    de hypotheek: mortgage

    het verleden: past

    de makelaar: realtor

    de prijs: price

    helpen: to help

    de rente: interest

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  31. EP179: Vrijdagmiddagborrel

    28 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Vrijdagmiddagborrel", Lisa and Maarten discuss dutch work culture. You'll pick up words like het overleg, de directeur, de baas. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: study Dutch online. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you past tense (onvoltooid verleden tijd) in context, plus you'll learn about poldermodel, flat hierarchy, and the two-minute meeting, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Same skill, exam format: schrijven examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch pronunciation

    het overleg: consultation

    de directeur: director

    de baas: boss

    de beslissing: decision

    iedereen: everyone

    niemand: nobody

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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  32. EP178: Volgend jaar

    27 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    "Volgend jaar" means "Next year". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about future plans & dreams. Practice hearing trots, tevreden, dankbaar in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen examen A2. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you all grammar reviewed in context, plus you'll learn about what makes the netherlands unique, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrases

    trots

    tevreden

    dankbaar

    vereerd

    ontroerd

    gelukkig

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  33. EP177: Duurzaam leven

    26 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Duurzaam leven": this B1 lesson covers environment & sustainability. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you reported speech along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you reported speech in context, plus you'll learn about delta works and dutch water management, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: examen spreken A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: days of the week in Dutch

    duurzaam

    zonnig

    zonne-energie

    windmolens

    groene stroom

    besparen

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  34. EP176: Tolerantie

    25 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    Today's episode is called "Tolerantie" and it's all about politics & society. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de tolerantie, accepteren, respecteren. More on inburgeringprep.com: oefenexamens DUO. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is indefinite pronouns. Along the way, discover poldermodel, tolerance and dutch democracy, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammatica

    de tolerantie

    accepteren

    respecteren

    verschillen

    diversiteit

    inclusief

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    Everything on this topic is in inburgeringprep.com. Next step: KNM.

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  35. EP175: Zuinig?

    24 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    Frugal?: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about money & banking. Key words: zuinig, besparen, de aanbieding. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: NT2 examen aanmelden. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is conditional perfect. Along the way, discover dutch frugality and financial culture, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Practise this exam skill: schrijven A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language vocabulary

    zuinig

    besparen

    de aanbieding

    het budget

    uitgeven

    verdienen

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

    Study for your inburgering exam with the study guides. Also useful: study Dutch.

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  36. EP174: Langdurig

    23 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    "Langdurig" (Long-term). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore relationships & dating. You'll hear words like de emotie, blij, verdrietig. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: the DUO exam. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is complex subclauses. Along the way, discover dutch dating culture and equality, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammar

    de emotie

    blij

    verdrietig

    boos

    verrast

    teleurgesteld

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  37. EP173: Het artikel

    22 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Het artikel", Lisa and Maarten discuss news & media. You'll pick up words like mening, discussieren, eens zijn. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: KNM examen oefenen. Lees meer

    Grammar: worden + voltooid deelwoord for passive voice
    Culture: dutch media landscape
    Same skill, exam format: spreken examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch words

    mening

    discussieren

    eens zijn

    oneens zijn

    betogen

    argumenteren

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  38. EP172: Flitspalen

    20 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    "Flitspalen" means "Cars & Driving - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about cars & driving. Practice hearing de boete, de file, de stad in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen buitenland. Lees meer

    Grammar: discourse markers and cohesion
    Culture: anwb, speed cameras, and why cycling is faster in cities
    Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: pronunciation in Dutch

    de boete: fine

    de file: the traffic jam

    de stad: city

    de autoverzekering: car insurance

    de fiets: bicycle

    het rijbewijs: driver's licence

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    Meer uitleg over dit onderwerp vind je in inburgeringprep.com. Verder op inburgeringprep.com: your inburgering exam result.

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  39. EP171: Kinderopvang

    19 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Kinderopvang": this B1 lesson covers parenting & family life. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you nominalization along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering. Lees meer

    Grammar: nominalization
    Culture: kraamzorg, childcare, and the dutch approach to parenting
    Train dit examenonderdeel: oefenen examen schrijven A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: hello in Dutch

    de buitenschoolse opvang: after-school care

    het kinderdagverblijf: daycare centre

    de gastouder: host parent

    het consultatiebureau: child health clinic

    de kinderopvangtoeslag: childcare allowance

    de kinderopvang: childcare

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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  40. EP170: Koninginnedag

    18 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    Today's episode is called "Koninginnedag" and it's all about festivals & events. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: Koningsdag, het jaar, de sfeer. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you future perfect tense in context, plus you'll learn about lowlands, king's day, and the dutch festival calendar, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Same skill, exam format: B1 lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: months in Dutch

    Koningsdag: King's Day

    het jaar: year

    de sfeer: ambiance

    verkopen: to sell

    het terrein: terrain

    zullen: shall/will

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  41. EP169: De polders

    17 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    Geography & Cities - Part 2: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about geography & cities. Key words: het water, het landschap, Amsterdam. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: an online Dutch course. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you causative constructions (laten/doen) in context, plus you'll learn about amsterdam vs rotterdam, polders, and the delta works, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Practise this exam skill: spreekvaardigheid A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch grammar

    het water: water

    het landschap: landscape

    Amsterdam: Amsterdam

    de Deltawerken: the Delta Works

    de wind: wind

    Rotterdam: Rotterdam

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  42. EP168: Lekker belangrijk

    16 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    "Lekker belangrijk" (Dutch Language Deep Dive - Part 2). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore dutch language deep dive. You'll hear words like blijkbaar, de sfeer, de taal. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you relative clauses with prepositions in context, plus you'll learn about expressions, gezellig, and untranslatable dutch words, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch words

    blijkbaar: apparently

    de sfeer: ambiance

    de taal: language

    de activiteit: activity

    het detail: detail

    de kust: coast

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  43. EP167: The Voice of Holland

    15 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    In this B1 Dutch lesson called "The Voice of Holland", Lisa and Maarten discuss media & entertainment. You'll pick up words like het programma, blijkbaar, de behoefte. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is infinitive constructions (te + infinitive). Along the way, discover dwdd, the voice, and dutch tv culture, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Same skill, exam format: schrijven examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch articles

    het programma: program

    blijkbaar: apparently

    de behoefte: need

    de productie: production

    Holland: Holland

    kijken: to look

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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  44. EP166: Schaatsen op natuurijs

    14 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    "Schaatsen op natuurijs" means "Sports & Recreation - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about sports & recreation. Practice hearing winnen, het spel, de spanning in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is complex sentence combining. Along the way, discover voetbal, schaatsen, and why the dutch love king's day sports, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: simple words in Dutch

    winnen: to win

    het spel: game

    de spanning: tension, stress

    de tocht: tour

    de tegenstander: opponent

    de reeks: series

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  45. EP165: Een startup beginnen

    13 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Een startup beginnen": this B1 lesson covers technology & innovation. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you expressing opinions and arguments along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: NT2 staatsexamen. Lees meer

    Today's grammar point is expressing opinions and arguments. Along the way, discover asml, tomtom, and dutch tech startups, which you need to know for the inburgering exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: examen spreken A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch pronunciation

    het idee: idea

    de markt: market

    het bedrijf: company

    het eigen risico: own risk (deductible)

    het plan: plan

    het miljoen: million

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  46. EP164: Watersnood

    12 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    Today's episode is called "Watersnood" and it's all about weather & climate. Lisa and Maarten practice B1 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het water, de Watersnoodramp, de ruimte. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2. Lees meer

    Grammar: subjunctive introduction
    Culture: why the dutch always talk about weather and 'water management'
    Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: everyday Dutch phrases

    het water: water

    de Watersnoodramp: the North Sea flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp)

    de ruimte: space

    de duinen en dijken: dunes and dikes

    de nacht: night

    de Deltawerken: the Delta Works

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    Everything on this topic is in inburgeringprep.com. Next step: inburgering exam registration.

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  47. EP163: De borrel

    11 juni 2026 · 4 min

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    Relationships & Social Life - Part 2: that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B1 lesson about relationships & social life. Key words: het initiatief, de kring, geleden. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen voor het KNM examen. Lees meer

    Grammar: voltooid tegenwoordige tijd vs voltooid verleden tijd
    Culture: vriendschap, borrels, and the dutch approach to friendship
    Practise this exam skill: schrijven A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: the days in Dutch

    het initiatief: initiative

    de kring: circle

    geleden: ago

    jullie: you

    de groep: group

    de studie: study

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B1 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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  48. EP162: NT2 leren

    10 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    "NT2 leren" (Immigration & Integration - Part 2). In today's B1 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore immigration & integration. You'll hear words like de maatschappij, de buurvrouw, de kennis. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: inburgering examen A2. Lees meer

    Grammar: word order inversion rules
    Culture: inburgering, nt2 exams, and building a life in nl
    Train dit examenonderdeel: lezen examen B1.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: Dutch language grammar

    de maatschappij: society

    de buurvrouw: the neighbor (female)

    de kennis: the acquaintance

    leren: to learn

    het aspect: aspect

    het buurthuis: community centre

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B1 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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  49. EP161: Het Rijksmuseum

    9 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    In this B1 Dutch lesson called "Het Rijksmuseum", Lisa and Maarten discuss dutch art & culture. You'll pick up words like de kunstenaar, de Gouden Eeuw, de indruk. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: DUO inburgering. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you modal particles (eens, even, maar, toch, nou) in context, plus you'll learn about van gogh, rijksmuseum, and why dutch design is minimalist, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Same skill, exam format: spreken examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: simple words in Dutch

    de kunstenaar: artist

    de Gouden Eeuw: the Golden Age

    de indruk: impression

    het museum: museum

    de stijl: style

    de invloed: influence

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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  50. EP160: Bitterballen bakken

    8 juni 2026 · 5 min

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    "Bitterballen bakken" means "Cooking & Dutch Food Culture - Part 2". Join Lisa and Maarten for today's B1 inburgering prep lesson about cooking & dutch food culture. Practice hearing de maaltijd, de fout, de gewoonte in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen. Lees meer

    This lesson teaches you er as placeholder (er is/er zijn/er wordt) in context, plus you'll learn about stamppot, bitterballen, and why dinner is at 18:00, a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Practise this exam skill: luisteren oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode. More: de Nederlandse grammatica

    de maaltijd: meal

    de fout: mistake

    de gewoonte: habit

    eten: to eat

    de geur: smell

    de oven: the oven

    Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks: daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

    Meer uitleg over dit onderwerp vind je in inburgeringprep.com. Verder op inburgeringprep.com: the Dutch citizenship test.

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