Laura Speaks Dutch Podcast
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A podcast aimed at teaching you the Dutch language
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Laura speaks Dutch #50: Koninginnedag
Author: Brenno de Winter
Mon, Apr 28, 2008
In this episode we are celebrating Queens Day! We celebrate that on April 30th. You want to know why? Well listen! A very traditional episode. Read on for the lesson.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
The end of the oath:
Zo waarlijk helpe mij God almachtig! | So help me God Almighty
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Laura speaks Dutch #49: My top place 7 through 5
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Apr 20, 2008
In this episode we are visiting nice places to visit in the Netherlands again. We’re still working through my top-10 favorites. At the end you get a tip about the Museum Jaarkaart that might give you an interesting discount for visiting museums. You can acquire it at the larger museums (euro 17.50 for children and [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #48: Top 10 places to visit
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sat, Apr 12, 2008
This time we start off on a list of favorite places you could visit in the Netherlands and are fun according to me. Of course this list is totally Brenno and not based on anything objective. However I think it is fun and brings back the counting.
Let’s have a look at tourist attractions in [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #47: Singular or Plural
Author: Brenno de Winter
Thu, Apr 03, 2008
In this episode I’m going to give you people a hard time, because you really will have to work on some grammar. This time we focus on singular that turns in to plural. How does that work? Let’s find out.
In general the rule for plural means that we add something to the end of the [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #46: Do you believe in fairy tales?
Author: Brenno de Winter
Mon, Mar 31, 2008
Today is April 1st and it is not possible to deal with a serious subject then. So let’s start off with a whole different subject: fairy tales or sprookjes in Dutch. It’s a fun subject and off course I throw in as many useful words as I can. Thank you Martin Lewison from New York [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #45: Back to school
Author: Brenno de Winter
Wed, Mar 19, 2008
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Laura speaks Dutch #44: Do you speak English?
Author: Brenno de Winter
Thu, Jan 24, 2008
Sorry for keeping you waiting a bit, but here is a brand new Laura speaks Dutch. In this episode we talk about speaking English, intimate (gezellig), food and other important stuff. With regard to Your question answered we have a question on the use of the J. Sometimes we say that character (Ja) and sometimes [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #43: Going to the Doctor and the police speaks out!
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Dec 16, 2007
In this episode we have several interesting things going on. We start by going to the doctor and complain about pain. After the lesson we focus on a whole different kind-of-thing: people that are being searched in the Netherlands without a warrant. The Paul Koetsier, spokesperson for the police in Gelderland, explains why. Finally we [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #42: Talking to kids
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Dec 02, 2007
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In this episode we are going to help out Becky. She is coming to the Netherlands as an Au Pairs and she wants to be able to say some things to the kids. So we made up a list of things you can say. Of course many of the sentence are useful in a context [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #41: The province of Gelderland
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Nov 25, 2007
After all the celebrations we did in the podcast on Sinterklaas we would easily forget that we still have to finish our tour through the country. We visited Limburg and now we are going backup up. Above Limburg is Noord Brabant a province we discussed a couple of weeks ago. Above that is my home-province [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #40: Sinterklaasje kom maar binnen met je knecht!
Author: Brenno de Winter
Wed, Nov 21, 2007
One of the big things of the Sinterklaasfeest is singing the songs. In the previous episode I featured a song especially sung for the podcast. Now it is time to take it to the next level and learn you the text. Besides that I want to teach you a couple of words to help you [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #39: Sinterklaas arrived!
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sat, Nov 17, 2007
Something really traditional happened today: Like every year Sinterklaas (see picture) arrived in our country. Typically that is very celebrational with music, singing songs and of course many, many children. He will stay for three weeks and celebrate his birthday as he has done for centuries. That means the good times for children are beginning, [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #38: The province of Limburg
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Nov 11, 2007
With loads of extra listeners tuning in, thanks to the article on Reuters, there is a urgent need for a new podcast. The show will be a little bit different, because at the end I will speak the whole story out. That tip I got and I think it is a very valuable addition. So [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #37: Strange things we Dutch say
Author: Brenno de Winter
Mon, Nov 05, 2007
Maybe we’re a little bit fringe in the Netherlands. You sometimes hear these strange stories about out country. Of course when it’s in the media it is always true ;). But hey we are a bit different though. We Dutch have some very strange sayings. In this episode of Laura speaks Dutch we go out [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #36: A job interview
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Oct 28, 2007
In this podcast we focus on a job interview. I received an e-mail with that request and must say that is a good idea to touch that subject. We practice a telephone interview with some basics. Of course for the indepth you still have to talk English, but this helps you really making the most [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #35: Traffic jams, rush hour, ouch
Author: Brenno de Winter
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
In this lesson we talk about rush hour. Not the most popular subject, but hey daily reality in the Netherlands. Some words about the trains and driving around.
Here’s what you will learn:
In this lesson we will focus on traffic and traffic jams | In deze les richten we ons op het verkeer en files;
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Laura speaks Dutch 34: The province of Brabant
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Sep 16, 2007
Sorry for keeping you waiting so long, but Laura and I came to the realization that our relationship didn’t work out. So we broke up and that hurts of course. But there is a community here and we both thought it would be worthwhile to continue the podcast. So let’s get to work: This time [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch 33: The province of Zeeland
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Jul 08, 2007
We’re back on track with the Netherlands tour and this time we go further South to the beautiful province of Zeeland. Close to Belgium the scenery has no hills. Still the sight is pretty beautiful in its own way. Not just because of the coast, but also thanks to the farms and the lack of [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch 32: Talking Mobile Phone or the iPhone
Author: Brenno de Winter
Fri, Jun 29, 2007
For once we make a change from our regular tour of the Netherlands and we are going to talk about mobile telephony. Thanks to all the buzz that Apple created with their iPhone it may be fun to talk about that for a while, run through a couple of telephony details on how to make [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch 31: Zuid Holland
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sat, Jun 09, 2007
We move along through the Netherlands and meet a whole new province called “Zuid Holland”. This province also contains our political capital The Hague, but also cities like Rotterdam, Gouda, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Zoetermeer and more. This lessons walks you through a couple of highlights. As usual we have the details of the lesson [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch 30: De Afsluitdijk and Noord Holland
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, May 27, 2007
Welcome to already episode #30 where we are still touring through the Netherlands. During this trip we’re passing through Groningen and Friesland. This time to visit Noord Holland by way of the Afsluitdijk, the dyke the closed down a sea and made it possible to reclaim land.
Next monday May 28th 2007 it is exactly 75 [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch 29: The Twelve Provinces
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sat, May 19, 2007
In this brand new episode I’m talking about the twelve provinces that actually make the Kingdom of Netherlands. On several provinces I’ll explain a little bit of the special happenings or characteristics. Follow the link to read the words and sentences you will learn.
This is what you will learn:
The twelve provinces | De twaalf provinciƫn
We [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch 28: Meeting family in the Netherlands
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Apr 22, 2007
In this episode we do something very difficult. I got an e-mail with a problem I know only too well: you have family abroad and you have never met them before. How do you survive that? We’ll get you started on the conversation followed by a touristy tip that I did with Laura as well [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch 27: Belgium food!
Author: Brenno de Winter
Mon, Apr 09, 2007
It’s time for a brand new episode. This time we finish up on the attention on our southern neighbours in Belgium. If there is one thing they are very good at, it sure is making excellent meals! So let’s get you up to speed on that and of course focus also a little on their [...]
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#26: Belgium, the history in a nutshell
Author: Brenno de Winter
Mon, Feb 26, 2007
In this episode we’re talking about Belgium. The country is connected to the southern part of our country and once was part of our little nation. But since they declared independence this is no longer the case. In this episode I’ll highlight the history and next time we’ll talk about the culture somewhat. Please be [...]
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#25: Will you be my Valentine?
Author: Brenno de Winter
Mon, Feb 12, 2007
It’s almost that day: Valentine’s day. That is a special day and you probably want to talk to your sweetheart. Let me get you jumpstarted on some basic tings to say. Here’s what you’ll learn:
Valentine’s Day | Valentijnsdag
Hi sweety nice that you’re calling | Hoi lieverd! Leuk dat je belt
Yes Happy Valentine’s Day | Ja, [...]
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#24: The language of love (our podcast in a glossy!)
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Jan 21, 2007
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In the most recent issue of the Dutch Glossy Living a whole page in the most recent issue is dedicated to Laura speaks Dutch. It’s a nice story that makes me proud, of course. But the problem is that the article is in Dutch and thus many of you cannot understand it (or only partially). [...]
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#24: The language of love (our podcast in a glossy!)
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Jan 21, 2007
(the article)
In the most recent issue of the Dutch Glossy Living a whole page in the most recent issue is dedicated to Laura speaks Dutch. It’s a nice story that makes me proud, of course. But the problem is that the article is in Dutch and thus many of you cannot understand it (or only [...]
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#23: Going to the dentist
Author: Brenno de Winter
Fri, Jan 12, 2007
This is the first podcast of 2007 and we’re talking about a nasty subject: the dentist. I found it always scary until I met Laura. She’s a dental assistant and that has a very important meaning in the Dutch language as you will find out in this show. However this is still useful information since [...]
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22: Happy New Year
Author: Brenno de Winter
Thu, Dec 28, 2006
Hopefully you all survived the first part of the holidays in good atmosphere. Now we’re looking at the ending of the year. So we have to toasting and wish everybody the best. Here’s a lesson that helps you do just that.
In this episode you’ll learn the following:
Hi how are you? | Hoi, hoe is het [...]
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#21: Talking Christmas
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Dec 17, 2006
This time we focus on the essentials to say with Christmas. Of course there is more than will fit in one episode so stay tuned to coming days for new episodes to arrive that make you totally prepared for Christmas.
This time we learn the following:
Welcome to the 21st episode of Laura speaks Dutch | Welkom [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #20: Asking directions
Author: Brenno de Winter
Thu, Nov 02, 2006
One of the scary things is finding your way in a foreign country. With this lessons I’m helping you get started on asking the directions and then telling where to go. Hopefully this wil help you understand your own directions. At the end there is a funny GPS-system notification spoken by a Dutch politician. The [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #19: Aap Noot Mies
Author: Brenno de Winter
Sun, Oct 15, 2006
As children most Dutch learned Aap Noot Mies the row of words and names. This came with some pictures. As I noticed the youngsters don’t learn this, but older people probably still know it (it’s a true classic). On the right you see a picture of this, but this guy has a whole site dedicated [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch#18: Time for breakfast
Author: Brenno de Winter
Thu, Sep 28, 2006
In this new episode we focus again on food. We Dutch eat bread and we like that sweet for breakfast. So brace yourself for cholocate and enjoy! Oh yeah peanut butter might work too! Again a sweet lesson :).
Good morning sweet heart Did you sleep okay? | Goede morgen lieverd. Heb je lekker geslapen?
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Laura speaks Dutch #17: Strange things we Dutch eat
Author: Brenno de Winter
Tue, Sep 12, 2006
Welcome to a brand new Laura speaks Dutch that has been placed on a brand new server. Our previous server broke down (the cpu overheated) and a new one is in place. That means that the sites will be quicker and it is even more fun to create podcasts and put them online.
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Laura speaks Dutch #16: Cats and Dogs
Author: Brenno de Winter
Tue, Aug 29, 2006
Let’s for a change spend time on animals. Many people love them and there is a lot of talk about that. Of course we’ll spend time on “raining cats and dogs” as well. Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Oh nice, you’ve got a cat | Oh leuk, je hebt een kat
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Laura speaks Dutch #15: Birthday song
Author: Brenno de Winter
Wed, Aug 09, 2006
As requested by two listeners it is now time to sing a birthday song. Of course you’ll find out that I cannot sing at all, but who cares? Everybody sings: EVEN LAURA! Yes you’ll get to hear her contribution as well. The song we sing is very simpel:
Long will she live! | Lang zal ze [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #14: About today
Author: Brenno de Winter
Thu, Jul 27, 2006
One of the important things to keep a conversation going is telling what you have been doing today. Where did you go, what did you eat, etc.
- Hey Laura, How are you? | He Laura hoe gaat het met jou?
- Fine! | Prima!
- I went out for some relaxation | Ik ben uit geweest voor [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #13: From A through Z
Author: Brenno de Winter
Mon, Jul 17, 2006
In this lesson we’re going to continue where we stopped. It’s time for some general knowledge and that means we’re going to focus on the alphabeth. That means that there is no real conversation, but still your voice is needed!
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Laura speaks Dutch #12: Special: Country without Government
Author: Brenno de Winter
Thu, Jun 29, 2006
This time we have a special podcast dedicated to the political situation in the Netherlands. The government stepped down over disagreement on the Asylumcase of a Somali-born lawmaker. Of course we learn some words as well:
Politics | Politiek
The Administration (Government) stepped down| De regering is afgetreden
Elections | Verkiezingen
Parliament | Parlement
Members of Parliament | Parlementsleden
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Laura speaks Dutch #11: Grammar I/You/She/He/They and to be
Author: Brenno de Winter
Tue, Jun 27, 2006
This podcast is dealing with some grammar. Am I angry with you listeners that I do that? You bet! The Netherlands were kicked out of the world championships socker and that’s sad of course. So I take it out on you with some grammar. So hard work this time, not the most energizing but it [...]
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Laura speaks Dutch #10: Colors of the wind
Author: Brenno de Winter
Wed, Jun 21, 2006
This episode is one of several smaller ones that deals with certain words to beef up the vocabulary or some specifics. They don’t last as long and help you picking the language up a little bit sooner. This time we focus on the most famous colors and make up for something I forgot last time.
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