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In this episode, we’re talking about how to actually read a Dutch book without getting overwhelmed. 📚We share the biggest mistakes language learners make when reading, how to choose a book that actually matches your level, why you shouldn’t translate every unknown word, and how to turn reading into something that genuinely improves your Dutch. You’ll also learn how to: * read in small, manageable blocks instead of forcing yourself through 50 pages * decide which new words are actually worth learning * make mini-summaries to activate what you’ve read * use the JAM method to practise speaking about your book * build a realistic reading system instead of depending on motivation. And if you’re wondering which Dutch book you should start with, we also share what kinds of books work best at different levels and why easier or translated books can actually be a much smarter choice. Have you already tried reading a book in Dutch? Let us know in the comments which one! 👇Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!⁠ Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling 🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠ 🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

In this episode we talk about how we were taught languages at school. At how they told us we were bad at languages and now we're actual polyglots. Have you had the same experience? And what is a good method to study Dutch? Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠.Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates:📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

Are you ready to join us for another coffee and another babbeltje? This time Yas and Max answer questions you could use to date in Dutch! Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!⁠ Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling 🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠ 🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

Are you ready to join us for another coffee and another babbeltje? Do you mix languages while learning Dutch? Let us know! Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!⁠ ⁠Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling 🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠ 🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

Are you having a hard time studying Dutch? Do you feel like you're not making any progress at all? How can you keep yourself motivated? In this episode we help you to test your progress in Dutch and keep yourself motivated! Sit back, relax en luister lekker mee! Do you want to get the FREE 7 WAYS TO TEST YOUR DUTCH SHEET? Sign up here! Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!⁠ Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling 🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

Are you one of these students that put their objectives and goals too high? Have you ever told yourself "From today onwards I'll study 1 hour of Dutch every day"" or "From now on I'll only read Dutch books."? It doesn't work right? These kind of big habits are hard to maintain. In this episode we help you create small habits, easy to maintain, to help you better your Dutch a little bit every single day. Sit back, relax en luister lekker mee!Do you want to sign up for our FREE 21-DAYS SMALL HABIT PROGRAM? Sign up here 👉🏼👉🏼 FREE 21-DAYS SMALL HABIT PROGRAM Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠.Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates:📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

We are sisters and we work together! But we also like talking and drinking coffee a lot. Join us on our weekly update about our week and learn Dutch with a very natural Dutch conversation. This week we talk about the marriage of our dad which was a very special day for us! Have you ever participated in a Belgian/Dutch wedding? How do people get married in your country? We'd love to know!Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠.Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates:📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

We are sisters and we work together! But we also like talking and drinking coffee a lot. Join us on our weekly update about our week and learn Dutch with a very natural Dutch conversation. Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠.Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates:📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

We are sisters and we work together! But we also like talking and drinking coffee a lot. Join us on our weekly update about our week and learn Dutch with a very natural Dutch conversation. Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!⁠ Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠ 🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

We are sisters and we work together! But we also like talking and drinking coffee a lot. Join us on our weekly update about our week and learn Dutch with a very natural Dutch conversation. Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!⁠ Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠ 🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

We are sisters and we work together! But we also already traveled a lot. Either together or separately. In this episode we tell you about the 8 final countries of our top 10 countries list. Is your country one of our favourites we've visited so far? Let us know! Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website! Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling 🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠ 🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

We are sisters and we work together! But we also already traveled a lot. Either together or separately. In this episode we tell you about one of our favourite countries we visited together: Bulgaria. So sit back, relax en luister lekker mee! Oh and...please let us know: Have you ever been to Bulgaria? Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!⁠ https://learndutchwithyas.com/learn-dutch⁠ Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling 🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠ 🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

We are sisters and we work together! But we also already traveled a lot. Either together or separately. In this episode we tell you about one of our favourite countries we visited together: Canada.So sit back, relax en luister lekker mee! Oh and...please let us know: what is your travel personality?Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠.Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates:📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

We are sisters and we work together! But how well do we actually know each other? In this episode we ask questions and test how well we know each other. You can use these questions as well with your friends to practice your Dutch! So sit back, relax en luister lekker mee! De vragen: 1. Wie is de meest volwassen persoon? 2. Wie zou er het beste overleven in een zombie-apocalypse? 3. Wie praat er het meest? 4. Wat was het grappiste moment samen in 2025? 5. Waar ben je het meeste bang voor? 6. wat is je meest slechte gewoonte? 7. Wat bestel je standaard op café? 8. Wat is je grootste irritatie? 9. Hoe zou je de ander beschrijven in 3 woorden? Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!⁠ Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠ 🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas

Yas and I have another chat about our week together! Perfect for you guys to listen to and upgrade your Dutch listening skills with a very natural Dutch conversation! Sorry guys! We were trying something new with the sound and it turned out a little bit weird. So sometimes the sound might be weird! But we did still wanted to share this conversation with you! Want to get the full transcript of this episode? You can get it through this ⁠link⁠. Want to upgrade your Dutch level even better with real Dutch teachers and a self-paced video course? Take a look at our website!⁠ Let’s Connect! Follow us for more tips, resources, and updates: 📸 Instagram: @learndutchwithyas & @Dutchstorytelling🌐 Website: ⁠https://learndutchwithyas.com/ ⁠ 🎥 YouTube Channel: @learndutchwithyas