At first glance, Verliefd op Bali is exactly what you expect it to be: a sunny, feel-good Dutch film about love, family, and second chances. It's light, it's cheerful, and it doesn't pretend to be anything more.
Learn to speak, read and fully understand Dutch in a fun and easy way.
Repetition may sound dull, but it's actually one of the most powerful and gentle tools for learning Dutch. The secret is not how much you repeat, but how mindfully you do it.
Quick Dutch Lesson 12: Ordering at a Café
27-12-2025
When you're at a café in the Netherlands, knowing how to order politely makes all the difference. Luckily, it's simple and very rewarding to practice.
Talking about the weather is a favourite topic in the Netherlands and a perfect way to start small conversations! The Dutch love to comment on the rain, the sun, or the wind.
Talking about what you like or dislike is essential in conversation. In Dutch, use houden van to express likes.
Quick Dutch Lesson 9: Prepositions of Place
27-09-2025
Prepositions tell us where things are. In Dutch, common ones are in, op, onder, naast.
Do you find it difficult to have a conversation in Dutch?
Listen to Dutch podcasts
[Dutch] Luister naar Nederlandstalige podcasts
Be sure to listen to podcasts on topics that interest you and read the transcripts. The transcripts of the podcast episodes of YourDutchCoach can be found on this site.
Record your pronunciation
[Dutch] Neem je uitspraak op
Read a piece of text and record it. Listen to your recording. Do you sound like a real 'Dutchie'?
Meet up with a friend to speak Dutch
[Dutch] Spreek met een vriend af om samen Nederlands te spreken
Find someone who wants to speak Dutch with you. Agree with each other that you will only speak Dutch for a whole day instead of, for example, English.
Sing the song, learn the language
[Dutch] Zing het lied, leer de taal
Learning a new language should be fun! Listen to Dutch music. Write down what you hear. Compare your text with the original text. Then sing along.