<p><strong>“I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you.</strong><br>So many of my clients feel like a different person when they speak Dutch. Less witty. Less confident. Less <em>themselves</em>.</p><p>But:<br>It’s not your fault. You’re not bad at languages. And you&#39;re definitely not less smart.<br>But you <em>are</em> stuck between two versions of yourself - and that “gap” can be incredibly frustrating.</p><p>In this episode, I’ll show you:<br>✔️ Why high-achievers struggle <em>more</em> with learning Dutch<br>✔️ How to stop trying to be your “English self” in Dutch<br>✔️ A simple mindset shift that creates more freedom, less pressure - and way more progress</p><p><br></p><p>Listen if you’re done avoiding conversations, switching to English too quickly, or hiding behind “I’m still learning.”</p><p><br></p><p>📩 Want help with your Dutch journey? Email me at <a href="" rel="noopener">mariska@dutchspeakingacademy.nl</a> or DM me on Instagram <strong>@DutchSpeakingAcademy</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>💌 Join the mailing list for podcast updates &amp; Dutch Speaking Mastery info: https://dutchspeakingacademy.nl/nieuwsbrief/</p><p></p>

Dutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence

Mariska van der Meij

#122 | "I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you. (Dutch podcast for B1 level)

NOV 18, 20258 MIN
Dutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence

#122 | "I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you. (Dutch podcast for B1 level)

NOV 18, 20258 MIN

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<p><strong>“I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you.</strong><br>So many of my clients feel like a different person when they speak Dutch. Less witty. Less confident. Less <em>themselves</em>.</p><p>But:<br>It’s not your fault. You’re not bad at languages. And you&#39;re definitely not less smart.<br>But you <em>are</em> stuck between two versions of yourself - and that “gap” can be incredibly frustrating.</p><p>In this episode, I’ll show you:<br>✔️ Why high-achievers struggle <em>more</em> with learning Dutch<br>✔️ How to stop trying to be your “English self” in Dutch<br>✔️ A simple mindset shift that creates more freedom, less pressure - and way more progress</p><p><br></p><p>Listen if you’re done avoiding conversations, switching to English too quickly, or hiding behind “I’m still learning.”</p><p><br></p><p>📩 Want help with your Dutch journey? Email me at <a href="" rel="noopener">[email protected]</a> or DM me on Instagram <strong>@DutchSpeakingAcademy</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>💌 Join the mailing list for podcast updates &amp; Dutch Speaking Mastery info: https://dutchspeakingacademy.nl/nieuwsbrief/</p><p></p>