Learn Dutch with Lianne

In this episode, I’m back from my maternity leave and share my personal experience with childcare in the Netherlands. I explain the different types of childcare and talk about childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag). I also give practical tips for parents. This episode is especially useful for parents new to the Netherlands and for Dutch learners at the A2 level.You can read along here: ⁠https://easydutchonline.com/episodes/podcast-Afl-63Support me: ⁠buy me a coffee⁠Email me: [email protected] to my monthly newsletter with free materials here

In this episode, I talk about Keti Koti, a special day in the Netherlands and Suriname that marks the end of slavery. You will learn about the history of slavery and the Dutch role, what Keti Koti means, when it started, and how people commemorate and celebrate it today.You can read along here: ⁠https://easydutchonline.com/episodes/podcast-Afl-62Support me: ⁠buy me a coffee⁠Email me: [email protected] to my monthly newsletter with free materials here

In this episode, I talk about how to receive or return a package in the Netherlands. What happens if you're not home? How do you pick up your parcel at a PostNL or DHL point? And what do you say at the counter? I explain it all in a short, simple story – perfect for Dutch learners at A2 level!You can read along here: ⁠https://easydutchonline.com/episodes/podcast-Afl-61Support me: ⁠buy me a coffee⁠Email me: [email protected]

In this episode, I take you on a tour through the Eurovision Song Contest, one of the biggest music events in Europe and the world. I talk about how the contest began, how it works today, and why it continues to bring people together through music. I also share stories of famous Eurovision artists like ABBA and Céline Dion, and tell you about Claude, the young singer representing the Netherlands in 2025 with his song C’est La Vie. Listen to this episode and discover why the Eurovision Song Contest is so special!You can read along here: ⁠https://easydutchonline.com/episodes/podcast-Afl-60Support me: ⁠buy me a coffee⁠Email me: [email protected]

In this episode, I talk about a simple Dutch book: Anne Frank in het kort. I tell you what the book is about, read a small part, and explain how you can win the book! The book is for beginners (A1/A2 level). It has easy words, pictures, and parts from Anne’s diary. Listen, read along with the transcript, and join the giveaway!You can read along here: ⁠https://easydutchonline.com/episodes/podcast-Afl-59Support me: ⁠buy me a coffee⁠Email me: [email protected]: Eenvoudig Communiceren Anne Frank in het kort (A1/A2)Anne Frank haar leven (A2/B1)