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Read and listen to short Dutch texts: conversations between two people and short news items. You can switch between Dutch, Thai and English, play the whole thing and then test yourself with a few multiple-choice questions. Choose a text below.
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- 01 Meeting the new neighbour A beginner Dutch conversation in which Daan welcomes his new Thai neighbour Ploy to the street.
- 02 At the bakery A beginner Dutch conversation at a local bakery where Emma orders bread and currant buns.
- 03 Buying a train ticket A beginner Dutch conversation at the station where Lucas buys a return ticket to Utrecht.
- 04 At the market A beginner Dutch conversation at a weekly market where Noor buys strawberries and apples.
- 05 First day at work A beginner Dutch conversation in which Fatima starts a new job and her colleague Joris shows her around.
- 06 Plans for Saturday A beginner Dutch conversation in which two friends plan a day at the beach in Zandvoort.
- 07 Calling Grandma A beginner Dutch conversation in which Anouk phones her grandmother to tell her about her new puppy.
- 08 De or het? A beginner Dutch conversation in which Thai learner Nat asks his friend Sophie about the Dutch articles de and het.
- 09 Calling the doctor A beginner Dutch conversation in which Mehmet phones his GP's practice to make an appointment because he has a fever.
- 10 Viewing a room A beginner Dutch conversation in which student Lucas views a room in a shared house and asks about the rent.
- 11 Rain and wind A beginner Dutch conversation about cycling in typical Dutch rain and headwind.
- 12 King's Day A beginner Dutch conversation about King's Day plans: selling old things at the free market and wearing orange.
- 13 A birthday invitation A beginner Dutch conversation in which Emma invites Jesse to her birthday party and they joke about the Dutch birthday circle.
- 14 Where is my bike key? A beginner Dutch conversation in which Lotte searches the house for her bike key before work.
- 15 At the checkout A beginner Dutch conversation at a supermarket checkout about bags, paying by phone and the receipt.
- 16 Coffee break A beginner Dutch conversation during a coffee break at the office about meetings and working from home.
- 17 Cooking Thai food A beginner Dutch conversation in which Thai newcomer Mai cooks green curry for her Dutch friend Iris.
- 18 Who is Sinterklaas? A beginner Dutch conversation in which Joris explains Sinterklaas, pakjesavond and pepernoten to Thai newcomer Somchai.
- 19 At the town hall A beginner Dutch conversation at the gemeente where Youssef registers his new address and asks about his BSN.
- 20 At the pharmacy A beginner Dutch conversation at the pharmacy where Noor asks for something for a headache and a sore throat.
- 21 A new bike park in Utrecht A short Dutch news item for beginners about a new bike park that opens near the station in Utrecht.
- 22 A bakery wins a prize A simple Dutch news item for beginners about a bakery in Zwolle that wins a prize for the best bread.
- 23 Rain this weekend A short Dutch news item for beginners about the weather: lots of rain and wind are expected this weekend.
- 24 The library opens longer A beginner-level Dutch news item about a library in Haarlem that extends its opening hours.
- 25 A school vegetable garden A simple Dutch news item for beginners about a primary school in Groningen that starts a vegetable garden.
- 26 A new market in Leiden A short Dutch news item for beginners about a new Saturday market with local products in Leiden.
- 27 King's Day in Amersfoort A beginner Dutch news item about the King's Day flea market and activities in Amersfoort.
- 28 Free Dutch lessons in Tilburg A simple Dutch news item for beginners about free Dutch conversation lessons for newcomers in Tilburg.
- 29 A new playground in Almere A beginner Dutch news item about a new playground for children and parents in Almere.
- 30 Sinterklaas arrives in Gouda A short Dutch news item for beginners about Sinterklaas arriving by boat in Gouda.
- 31 A new night bus in Eindhoven A beginner Dutch news item about a new night bus line in Eindhoven for weekend travellers.
- 32 A new GP practice in Deventer A simple Dutch news item for beginners about a new huisarts (GP) practice opening in Deventer.
- 33 New student rooms in Delft A beginner Dutch news item about a new building with rooms for students in Delft.
- 34 First snow in Maastricht A short Dutch news item for beginners about the first snow of the winter in Maastricht.
- 35 The cheese market starts again A beginner Dutch news item about the start of the cheese market season in Alkmaar.
- 36 A fun run in Breda A short Dutch news item for beginners about a fun run for all ages in Breda on Sunday.
- 37 A new swimming pool A beginner Dutch news item about a new swimming pool opening in Apeldoorn.
- 38 Clean-up day in Rotterdam A simple Dutch news item for beginners about neighbours cleaning up their street together in Rotterdam.
- 39 A job fair in Arnhem A beginner Dutch news item about a job fair with many vacancies in Arnhem.
- 40 Cooking with grandma and grandpa A short Dutch news item for beginners about grandparents and grandchildren cooking together in Assen.
- 41 Calling the GP An intermediate Dutch conversation in which a Thai newcomer phones the huisarts to make an appointment for back pain.
- 42 A missed connection An intermediate Dutch conversation about a delayed train, a missed transfer in Utrecht and getting money back from the NS.
- 43 A party for Mum An intermediate Dutch conversation in which a brother and sister plan a small surprise party for their mother's sixtieth birthday.
- 44 After the speaking exam An intermediate Dutch conversation between a Thai learner and his volunteer language coach about the inburgering speaking exam and tips for listening.
- 45 Returning a coat An intermediate Dutch conversation in a clothes shop where a customer returns a coat with a broken zip and exchanges it.
- 46 Viewing an apartment An intermediate Dutch conversation during a viewing of a rental apartment, covering rent, bike storage and the documents a landlord asks for.
- 47 Soaked on the bike An intermediate Dutch conversation between two colleagues about getting caught in the rain on the bike and typical Dutch weather.
- 48 King's Day plans An intermediate Dutch conversation about selling old toys at the children's free market on King's Day and dressing in orange.
- 49 First day at work An intermediate Dutch conversation in which a Thai newcomer starts her first job at a Dutch hotel and a colleague explains working hours and lunch.
- 50 Thai curry for friends An intermediate Dutch conversation in which a Thai newcomer cooks green curry for Dutch friends and adjusts the spice level.
- 51 A noisy neighbour An intermediate Dutch conversation in which a neighbour politely raises a problem with late-night guitar music and they agree on a solution.
- 52 A weekend on Texel An intermediate Dutch conversation about a long weekend on the island of Texel: the ferry, cycling, seals and the windy beach.
- 53 The wrong pizza An intermediate Dutch conversation in a busy restaurant where a guest receives the wrong pizza and the waiter makes up for the mistake.
- 54 A Sinterklaas poem An intermediate Dutch conversation in which a colleague explains the Sinterklaas tradition of drawing names, buying a small gift and writing a rhyming poem.
- 55 At the town hall An intermediate Dutch conversation at the gemeente in which a resident registers his new address and learns he could have done it online with DigiD.
- 56 A lost OV-chipkaart An intermediate Dutch conversation at a train station service desk about blocking a lost OV-chipkaart and getting a new one.
- 57 A sprained ankle An intermediate Dutch conversation about spraining an ankle during football, a visit to the out-of-hours GP and working from home.
- 58 The thesis deadline An intermediate Dutch conversation between two students about a thesis deadline, asking for an extension and getting help with proofreading.
- 59 Missing groceries An intermediate Dutch conversation with a supermarket's customer service about missing items in an online grocery delivery.
- 60 Meeting the parents An intermediate Dutch conversation about meeting a girlfriend's parents for the first time, with some awkward flowers and a lot of football talk.
- 61 New bike parking in Utrecht A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a large new bicycle parking facility that has opened next to Utrecht Central Station.
- 62 Zwolle bakery wins bread prize A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a family bakery in Zwolle that won a regional prize for the tastiest bread.
- 63 Library open until late A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about the public library in Groningen, which will stay open until ten in the evening.
- 64 School starts a vegetable garden A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a primary school in Haarlem where pupils grow their own vegetables.
- 65 Rain on the way this weekend A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a weather forecast with heavy rain, strong wind and cooler temperatures this weekend.
- 66 King's Day market record A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a record number of children selling toys and treats at the King's Day free market in Hoorn.
- 67 A language café opens A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a free language café in Amersfoort where newcomers practise speaking Dutch with volunteers.
- 68 A new walk in Drenthe A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a new long-distance walking route past dolmens and heathland in Drenthe.
- 69 New student rooms in Delft A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about four hundred new student rooms in Delft, built in an old empty office.
- 70 Evening hours at the GP A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a GP practice in Almere that now also sees patients in the evening.
- 71 A shop without packaging A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a new shop in Eindhoven where customers bring their own jars and bottles.
- 72 Cooking with grandma and grandpa A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a monthly cooking club in Arnhem where grandparents and grandchildren cook family recipes together.
- 73 The night bus is back A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about the return of the weekend night bus in Nijmegen after students collected signatures.
- 74 Storks are back A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about storks nesting in a village near Ommen for the first time in forty years.
- 75 Ten years of repairs A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a repair café in Leiden where volunteers have fixed broken things for ten years.
- 76 Welcome day in Rotterdam A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a welcome day in Rotterdam where hundreds of new residents got information and met each other.
- 77 Sinterklaas arrives in Kampen A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about the arrival of Sinterklaas by steamboat in Kampen, welcomed by thousands of children.
- 78 Job fair for students A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about a big job fair at the university in Tilburg, with tips on interviews and speaking Dutch at work.
- 79 Ice rink opens in Leeuwarden A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about an outdoor ice rink in front of Leeuwarden station, with skate hire and a Friday skating disco.
- 80 Cheese market season begins A Dutch news item for intermediate learners about the start of the traditional cheese market season in Alkmaar, with cheese carriers and tasting.
- 81 Negotiating a rent increase An advanced Dutch conversation in which a tenant calls her landlord to question a rent increase and raise a long-standing leak.
- 82 A four-day work week? An advanced Dutch conversation in which two colleagues weigh the pros and cons of their company's plan for a four-day work week.
- 83 Nerves before the integration exam An advanced Dutch conversation in which a Thai newcomer practises for her civic integration (inburgering) exam with a Dutch friend.
- 84 Stranded by a cancelled train An advanced Dutch conversation at a railway station, where a traveller asks an NS employee about a cancelled train, alternative routes and compensation.
- 85 Blood test results at the GP An advanced Dutch conversation at the huisarts, where a patient hears his blood test results and gets advice about vitamin D.
- 86 The Sinterklaas surprise An advanced Dutch conversation in which two cousins plan a homemade Sinterklaas surprise and a teasing poem for their aunt.
- 87 Haggling over a second-hand bike An advanced Dutch conversation in which a buyer inspects a second-hand bike from Marktplaats and negotiates the price with the seller.
- 88 A heatwave at the allotment An advanced Dutch conversation in which two allotment gardeners discuss a heatwave, drought and water saving.
- 89 A job interview in Venlo An advanced Dutch conversation in which a Thai newcomer has a job interview for a team leader position at a Dutch distribution centre.
- 90 Who does the housework? An advanced Dutch conversation in which a couple who recently moved in together negotiate a fairer division of household chores.
- 91 A word with the upstairs neighbour An advanced Dutch conversation in which a tenant tactfully raises a noise problem with her upstairs neighbour and they find a solution together.
- 92 Returning a faulty laptop An advanced Dutch conversation in an electronics shop, where a customer returns an overheating laptop and discusses a refund or exchange.
- 93 Splitting the bill An advanced Dutch conversation in which a Thai newcomer and her Dutch colleague discuss Thai food and the Dutch habit of splitting the bill.
- 94 Living below sea level An advanced Dutch conversation in which two friends discuss a documentary about rising sea levels, Dutch dykes and 'room for the river'.
- 95 At the Repair Café An advanced Dutch conversation at a neighbourhood Repair Café, where a young man brings his grandmother's old radio to be fixed by volunteers.
- 96 The ten-minute parent meeting An advanced Dutch conversation at a secondary school parents' evening, where a mother discusses her son's grades and study habits with his mentor.
- 97 A stall on King's Day An advanced Dutch conversation in which two friends plan to sell their old things and homemade cakes at the King's Day free market.
- 98 Je or u at work An advanced Dutch conversation in which a Thai newcomer and his colleague discuss when to use the informal "je" and the formal "u" at work.
- 99 Running out of steam An advanced Dutch conversation in which a man tells a friend about being off work with burnout and what he is doing to recover.
- 100 Cycling the Dutch coast An advanced Dutch conversation in which two friends plan a week-long cycling holiday along the North Sea coast, from the route to the wind and where to sleep.
- 101 New bike park in Amersfoort An advanced Dutch news item about a new underground bicycle parking facility opening next to Amersfoort station.
- 102 Best apple pie in the country An advanced Dutch news item about a small bakery in Deventer that wins a national apple pie competition.
- 103 Library open until midnight An advanced Dutch news item about the central library in Groningen staying open until midnight for students.
- 104 Rain and wind this weekend An advanced Dutch news item about a wet and windy weekend forecast in the Netherlands.
- 105 A school vegetable garden An advanced Dutch news item about a primary school in Apeldoorn where pupils grow their own vegetables.
- 106 Reserving a spot for King's Day An advanced Dutch news item about Haarlem introducing online reservations for the King's Day free market.
- 107 A popular language café An advanced Dutch news item about a language café in Rotterdam where newcomers practise speaking Dutch with volunteers.
- 108 Sinterklaas arrives in Kampen An advanced Dutch news item about the arrival of Sinterklaas by steamboat in Kampen, with extra attention for accessibility.
- 109 Night trains at the weekend An advanced Dutch news item about extra weekend night trains between Utrecht and Eindhoven.
- 110 Tiny houses in Almere An advanced Dutch news item about a new neighbourhood of forty tiny houses planned in Almere.
- 111 New student studios in Delft An advanced Dutch news item about 250 temporary student studios opening on a former industrial site in Delft.
- 112 The market is back An advanced Dutch news item about the weekly market in Zwolle returning to its renovated main square.
- 113 Ten years of repairing An advanced Dutch news item about a repair café in Nijmegen celebrating its tenth anniversary.
- 114 Walking together in Leeuwarden An advanced Dutch news item about a weekly walking group for older residents in Leeuwarden.
- 115 Welcome to Enschede An advanced Dutch news item about a welcome day in Enschede where new residents can get to know the city.
- 116 A village full of storks An advanced Dutch news item about a record number of stork nests in a village in Gelderland.
- 117 A record board game festival An advanced Dutch news item about a board game festival in Leiden that attracted a record number of visitors.
- 118 Cooking with grandma and grandpa An advanced Dutch news item about a project in Tilburg where grandparents and grandchildren learn to cook together.
- 119 Shopping without packaging An advanced Dutch news item about a supermarket in Breda testing a packaging-free shelf where customers fill their own containers.
- 120 Town hall open in the evening An advanced Dutch news item about Arnhem town hall offering evening appointments for passports and driving licences.
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