The Dutch have many festivities in the colder months. Halloween is on October 31st, while Sint Maarten is only 11 days later. How does this work?

Review transcripts, vocabulary and much more in The Dutch Online Academy

When you think of the Netherlands, you think of cheese, bicycles, directness, and windmills. But what is actually true?

See the episode transcripts and vocabulary flashcard decks in our website!

In the middle of the night on September 1st, the residents of Overasselt were startled by gunshots. What exactly happened? And what does this reveal about the drug trade in the Netherlands?

Check and practice with the exercises here

Most Dutch people do not wear a helmet when cycling, but that might change in 2027.

Read transcripts and study vocabulary cards

Summer is almost over! Have you been to one of these Dutch summer parties? Or are you going next year?

New online group courses starting in August!

Practice the vocabulary in this episode with flashcards & read along in our site

What is the ideal vacation duration? According to research, 8 days is perfect! This episode shows an example of a conversation theme for our conversation courses.

Read transcripts

Some things are really normal in the Netherlands, but strange to foreigners. Let's look at a few cultural differences! New online group courses available in the website! thedutchonlineacademy.com

Read the transcripts here!

Are the Dutch prepared for extreme heat? Do they have AC? And are Dutch houses designed for these temperatures? Let's find out!

https://thedutchonlineacademy.com/en/episodes/een-superhittegolf-in-nederland