Episodes

  • RD025 | Tarwekoekjes in plaats van stokbrood
    Mar 25 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about ingrediënten and whether tarwekoekjes could replace stokbrood at the dinner table. They chat through the words and ideas in a relaxed, easy way that is perfect for A1 learners. Give it a listen if you want some simple, friendly Dutch practice. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/thenetherlands/comments/1s1td76/ingrediënten_tarwekoekjes_in_plaats_van_stokbrood/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    4 mins
  • RD024 | Mediamarkt, waar is mijn telefoon
    Mar 24 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about something a lot of people feel: being helemaal klaar with misleading ads from big stores like Mediamarkt. They share their eigen ervaringen and have a pretty honest conversation about it. If you want easy Dutch and a topic that feels real, this one is worth a listen. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1s1ky4s/helemaal_klaar_met_het_valse_adverteren_van_de/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    5 mins
  • RD023 | Een babynaampje voor ruzie zorgen
    Mar 23 2026
    Rick is worried the naam his wife chose for their zoon will get him bullied, and she's not budging. Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk it through in easy Dutch, keeping things light but real. Give it a listen, it's a fun one. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1s0vmd0/ik_kan_mijn_vrouw_niet_overtuigen_om_een_andere/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    4 mins
  • RD022 | Roken bij de baby, hoe zeg je dat?
    Mar 22 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about a simple bericht they found: no smoking around a baby. They share their thoughts in easy, everyday Dutch, making it perfect for A1 learners to follow along. Give it a listen, it is a nice and relaxed gesprek to learn from. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1rztlcn/hoe_kijken_jullie_tegen_dit_bericht_aan_niet/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    4 mins
  • RD021 | Rutte's Engels is helemaal niet slecht
    Mar 21 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about whether Rutte echt slecht Engels spreekt or if people are just being a bit too hard on him. They share some funny moments from the conversation and disagree in the nicest way. Come listen, it is a easy and gezellig episode for beginners. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1ryra5l/rutte_spreekt_slecht_engels/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    3 mins
  • RD020 | Trots op Utrecht zijn
    Mar 20 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about what makes Utrecht special and why they feel trots on their city. It is a simple, friendly conversation with easy Dutch that A1 learners can actually follow. Give it a listen, it feels like sitting in on a good gesprek between friends. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/Utrecht/comments/1rxtckg/ik_ben_trots_op_utrecht/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    4 mins
  • RD019 | Groene pannenkoeken met spinazie
    Mar 19 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about pannekoeken and why these Dutch pancakes are such a big deal. They share what they like on top, argue a little, and keep things easy to follow for A1 learners. Give it a listen, it is a fun one. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/cirkeltrek/comments/1rwwstn/ik_hoorde_dat_jullie_van_gore_pannekoeken_houden/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    3 mins
  • RD018 | Spek poffertjes zijn het beste
    Mar 18 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about a fun twist on a Dutch classic, spek poffertjes, those small fluffy pancakes made even better with bacon. The conversation is easy and relaxed, perfect for A1 learners picking up everyday Dutch words and phrases. Give it a listen, it is a good one. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/thenetherlands/comments/1rw0amt/je_hebt_gehoord_van_spek_pannenkoeken_maak_je/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    3 mins