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Practical articles on language, integration, and everyday life.

A person pausing at a fork in a Dutch street, deciding which path fits them.
productMay 31, 20268 min read

Who Is Dutchwithjoost NOT For? An Honest Guide

Most course pages claim they fit everyone. This one starts with who should NOT buy Dutchwithjoost, then helps you decide if you're the exception.

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An expat pausing mid-sentence at a Dutch pharmacy counter, searching for the word, while the pharmacist waits patiently to help.
inburgeringMay 30, 202611 min read

Inburgering Course That Teaches You to Speak Dutch

A friend passed the inburgering exam and still couldn't pronounce 'inburgering' the day he got his passport. Here are five questions that tell you whether a course will actually teach you to speak, and where the common options really land.

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Illustration of a person hesitating to order at a Dutch bakery counter, because she cannot find the words.
dutch-learningMay 28, 202612 min read

Why Can't I Speak Dutch After Studying? The Recognition vs Production Gap

You finished the course. You passed the exam. But you still freeze when someone speaks Dutch to you. Here's why, and what actually works to fix it.

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