• EP290: Belasting betalen
    Oct 17 2026

    Today's episode is called "Belasting betalen" and it's all about social security system. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de belasting, de toeslagen, de Belastingdienst. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgeringsexamen oefenen.

    Grammar: metaphorical language
    Culture: uitkering, belasting, and the dutch welfare state
    Same skill, exam format: B1 lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode — more: everyday Dutch phrases

    • de belasting — tax
    • de toeslagen — allowances
    • de Belastingdienst — Tax Authority
    • de bijdrage — contribution
    • de maatschappij — society
    • de straf — punishment

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

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    4 mins
  • EP289: Berlage en de Beurs
    Oct 16 2026

    Dutch Architecture & Design - Part 2 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about dutch architecture & design. Key words: het gebouw, de Gouden Eeuw, Rotterdam. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: Dutch lessons online.

    Grammar: regional and register variation
    Culture: canal houses, berlage, and modern dutch architecture
    Practise this exam skill: spreekvaardigheid A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode — more: days of the week in Dutch

    • het gebouw — building
    • de Gouden Eeuw — the Golden Age
    • Rotterdam — Rotterdam
    • de stad — city
    • de goederen — goods
    • de visie — vision

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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    5 mins
  • EP288: Watermanagement experts
    Oct 15 2026

    "Watermanagement experts" (Science & Innovation - Part 2) — in today's B2 inburgering prep lesson, Lisa and Maarten explore science & innovation. You'll hear words like de Deltawerken, de bijdrage, de Watersnoodramp. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: A2 examen oefenen.

    Grammar: advanced verb constructions (schijnen te, blijken te)
    Culture: tu delft, water management, and dutch scientific achievements
    Train dit examenonderdeel: luisteren examen B1.

    Vocabulary from this episode — more: de Nederlandse grammatica

    • de Deltawerken — the Delta Works
    • de bijdrage — contribution
    • de Watersnoodramp — the North Sea flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp)
    • de noodzaak — need
    • het water — water
    • de kennis — the acquaintance

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    5 mins
  • EP287: Expats nu
    Oct 14 2026

    In this B2 Dutch lesson called "Expats nu", Lisa and Maarten discuss immigration debate. You'll pick up words like de discussie, de gastarbeiders, de samenleving. Perfect for daily inburgering practice. More on inburgeringprep.com: a practice exam for inburgering.

    This lesson teaches you cohesion and text structure in context, plus you'll learn about guest workers, expats, and the evolving dutch multicultural society — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Same skill, exam format: schrijven examen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode — more: Dutch vocabulary

    • de discussie — discussion
    • de gastarbeiders — migrant workers
    • de samenleving — society
    • het verhaal — story
    • de term — term
    • de boog — bow

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B2 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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    5 mins
  • EP286: Deeltijd is normaal
    Oct 13 2026

    "Deeltijd is normaal" means "Work-Life Balance - Part 2" — join Lisa and Maarten for today's B2 inburgering prep lesson about work-life balance. Practice hearing het maatschappelijk werk, fundamenteel, werken in real sentences. Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: een gratis oefenexamen.

    This lesson teaches you academic and professional dutch in context, plus you'll learn about deeltijd werk, vierdaagse werkweek, and dutch quality of life — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Practise this exam skill: lezen oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode — more: Dutch language grammar

    • het maatschappelijk werk — social work
    • fundamenteel — fundamentally
    • werken — to work
    • het bureau — desk
    • het verzet — the Resistance
    • de week — week

    Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this B2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

    Meer uitleg over dit onderwerp vind je in the exam simulator. Verder op inburgeringprep.com: the Dutch citizenship test.

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    4 mins
  • EP285: Nederlandse DJ's
    Oct 12 2026

    Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Nederlandse DJ's" — this B2 lesson covers music & performing arts. Lisa and Maarten chat naturally, teaching you idiomatic expressions and proverbs along the way. Everything for your exam at inburgeringprep.com: het staatsexamen rooster.

    This lesson teaches you idiomatic expressions and proverbs in context, plus you'll learn about concertgebouw, dutch djs, and the netherlands' music scene — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
    Train dit examenonderdeel: examen spreken A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode — more: Dutch language vocabulary

    • de muziek — music
    • de slaap — sleep
    • de sfeer — ambiance
    • de knie — knee
    • de duurzame energie — sustainable energy
    • het lichaam — body

    Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

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    5 mins
  • EP284: Lab-grown vlees
    Oct 11 2026

    Today's episode is called "Lab-grown vlees" and it's all about food industry & agriculture. Lisa and Maarten practice B2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: het vlees, het dier, eten. More on inburgeringprep.com: inburgering exam A2.

    Today's grammar point is pragmatic language use (hedging, politeness). Along the way, discover dutch agriculture exports, lab-grown meat, and food innovation — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
    Same skill, exam format: luisteren oefenen A2.

    Vocabulary from this episode — more: pronunciation in Dutch

    • het vlees — meat
    • het dier — animal
    • eten — to eat
    • het voedsel — food
    • de fabriek — factory
    • het bord — plate

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    4 mins
  • EP283: Lightrail en tram
    Oct 10 2026

    Transportation Debate - Part 2 — that's what Lisa and Maarten are talking about in this B2 lesson about transportation debate. Key words: Den Haag, het openbaar vervoer, de provincies. Great for inburgering prep! Alles voor je examen op inburgeringprep.com: oefenen voor het KNM examen.

    Today's grammar point is rhetorical structures in dutch. Along the way, discover lelystad airport, lightrail, and infrastructure politics — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
    Practise this exam skill: schrijven A2 oefenen.

    Vocabulary from this episode — more: hello in Dutch

    • Den Haag — The Hague
    • het openbaar vervoer — public transport
    • de provincies — provinces
    • de kant — side
    • het noorden — north
    • kosten — to cost

    Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at B2 level. Join Lisa and Maarten every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

    Study for your inburgering exam with the study guides. Also useful: vrijstelling inburgering 600 uur.

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    4 mins