<p>In this episode, I share something that even surprised me: my Switch to Dutch method doesn’t only work for internationals… it works for Dutch people too!<br />Last week, I gave my first workshop for a group of Dutch language enthusiasts. I did an excercise with them that confirmed everything you experience when you try to speak Dutch: tension, panic, searching for words, a body that shuts down.</p><p>In this podcast, you’ll hear:</p><ul><li><p>why your body freezes when you try to speak Dutch</p></li><li><p>what Dutch people feel too when <em>they</em> try to speak another language</p></li><li><p>how they can support you better than you think</p></li><li><p>the simple adjustments Dutch speakers can make to help you succeed</p></li><li><p>how <em>you</em> can start this conversation with Dutch people around you</p></li><li><p>and the moment when my entire mission “clicked”: you – teachers – Dutch people.</p></li></ul><p>Send this to your favorite Dutchie so they can help you with: simpler language, slower pace, more patience… </p><p>If you want my guidance to finally speak Dutch with confidence - without switching back into English - join Dutch Speaking Mastery. New groups start in February.</p><p>https://dutchspeakingacademy.nl/mastery/</p><p><br /></p><p>Let me know what you think of this episode. A review or like helps me reach more people like you who are ready to switch to Dutch.</p><p>You’re doing great. </p><p>Step by step, you’re getting there.</p><p><br /></p><p>Liefs, </p><p>Mariska</p><p><br /></p><p>Are you on my emaillist yet?</p><p>https://dutchspeakingacademy.nl/nieuwsbrief/</p><p><br /></p><p>Find me on Instagram: </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/dutchspeakingacademy/</p>

Dutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence

Mariska van der Meij

#123 | Teaching the Dutch... to help YOU speak more Dutch (Dutch podcast for B1)

NOV 26, 202510 MIN
Dutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence

#123 | Teaching the Dutch... to help YOU speak more Dutch (Dutch podcast for B1)

NOV 26, 202510 MIN

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<p>In this episode, I share something that even surprised me: my Switch to Dutch method doesn’t only work for internationals… it works for Dutch people too!<br />Last week, I gave my first workshop for a group of Dutch language enthusiasts. I did an excercise with them that confirmed everything you experience when you try to speak Dutch: tension, panic, searching for words, a body that shuts down.</p><p>In this podcast, you’ll hear:</p><ul><li><p>why your body freezes when you try to speak Dutch</p></li><li><p>what Dutch people feel too when <em>they</em> try to speak another language</p></li><li><p>how they can support you better than you think</p></li><li><p>the simple adjustments Dutch speakers can make to help you succeed</p></li><li><p>how <em>you</em> can start this conversation with Dutch people around you</p></li><li><p>and the moment when my entire mission “clicked”: you – teachers – Dutch people.</p></li></ul><p>Send this to your favorite Dutchie so they can help you with: simpler language, slower pace, more patience… </p><p>If you want my guidance to finally speak Dutch with confidence - without switching back into English - join Dutch Speaking Mastery. New groups start in February.</p><p>https://dutchspeakingacademy.nl/mastery/</p><p><br /></p><p>Let me know what you think of this episode. A review or like helps me reach more people like you who are ready to switch to Dutch.</p><p>You’re doing great. </p><p>Step by step, you’re getting there.</p><p><br /></p><p>Liefs, </p><p>Mariska</p><p><br /></p><p>Are you on my emaillist yet?</p><p>https://dutchspeakingacademy.nl/nieuwsbrief/</p><p><br /></p><p>Find me on Instagram: </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/dutchspeakingacademy/</p>