Best Dutch Language Podcasts (2025)

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SAIL 2025 Amsterdam | Learn Dutch level A2/B1 5:38

1d ago5:38

5:38

Do you also love the water in and around Amsterdam? During SAIL we celebrate Amsterdam and its connection to the water. Read transcriptsBy The Dutch Online Academy

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How to build a successful writers’ newsletter, with Jane Friedman 18:29

2d ago18:29

18:29

1110. This week, we talk with Jane Friedman, an expert on the business of being a writer. We look at how to build a strong email newsletter and why it's a critical tool for authors in today's publishing world. Jane shares her best tips for getting started, what to write about, and how to get new subscribers — offering advice that can help any write…

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What is 'versing'? ‘Whatchamacallit' and other placeholder words. Chicken. 13:14

4d ago13:14

13:14

1109. This week, we look at why kids and video gamers talk about "versing" someone. Then, we look at the linguistics of placeholder words like "whatchamacallit" and "thingamajig," including some fun international examples and the now-obsolete word "whiblin." The "thingamajig" segment was by Ursula Kania, a Senior Lecturer in English Language and Li…

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De onafhankelijkheid van Indonesië - Learn Dutch B1/B2 12:54

7d ago12:54

12:54

What do you know about the history between the Netherlands and Indonesia? Learn more about it in this podcast episode. Read transcriptsBy The Dutch Online Academy

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AI's impact on translators, untranslatable Dutch words, and more, with Heddwen Newton 19:38

10d ago19:38

19:38

1108. This week, we talk to Heddwen Newton about some of the unique and untranslatable words she's discovered while translating. She shares her thoughts on why the translation profession is being hit hard by AI and the kind of work that is likely to be lost. We also hear her book recommendations, including a novel and a nonfiction book about the hi…

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Double possessives. Words that do double duty. The monkeys aren't working. 14:53

12d ago14:53

14:53

1107. This week, we look at double possessives, such as "a friend of Mignon's" and whether they are grammatically correct. Then, we look at words that do double duty, from the nautical origins of "scuttlebutt" to "beetle" — which can be both an insect and a tool. The double possessives segment was written by Susan Herman, a retired multidisciplined…

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Vincent van Gogh - Learn Dutch A2/B1 11:48

13d ago11:48

11:48

Who doesn't know Van Gogh? Curious about the life of this famous artist? Listen to this Learn Dutch podcast! See transcriptsBy The Dutch Online Academy

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New words: 'beer muscles' & 'waka jumpers,' with Fiona McPherson. 16:34

17d ago16:34

16:34

1106. We talk with Fiona McPherson, a senior editor at the Oxford English Dictionary, about the playful words that get added to the OED. We look at the dictionary's ongoing work to expand its coverage of World Englishes, and Fiona shares some of her favorite recent additions, including "waka jumper" from New Zealand politics and "Rolex," a term for…

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How pronouns reveal our psychology. How'd we get our alphabet? Tabagogox. 14:46

19d ago14:46

14:46

1105. This week, we look at how the pronouns you use can reveal your psychological state — for example, how using "I" versus "we" can signal how you are coping with a breakup or a tragic event. Then, we look at where our alphabet started, from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to the Phoenicians and Romans. The psychology of pronouns segment was written…

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‘Spark words’ and the hidden history of ‘panic’ and ‘Ritalin,’ with Martha Barnette 32:23

24d ago32:23

32:23

1104. This week with Martha Barnette, co-host of "A Way with Words" and author of "Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland," we look at the concept of a "spark word" — the word that ignites a love of language. We also look at fascinating etymologies from ancient Greek, including the surprising connections between "Nike" and "fennel," and the…

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'Heat wave' vs. 'cold snap.' Why reading stories makes you smarter. Rogering. 14:15

26d ago14:15

14:15

1103. Why do we talk about "heat waves" but "cold snaps"? This week, we look at the history behind these common weather phrases and other quirky idioms like "raining cats and dogs" and "under the weather." Then, we look at what kind of reading is best for improving your language skills, including research on the benefits of fiction versus nonfictio…

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Why plain English matters in science (and everywhere else), with Anne Greene 31:57

1M ago31:57

31:57

1102. This week, Anne Greene joins us to talk about the importance of writing in plain English, especially in scientific fields. We look at why short words are easier for our eyes to read and how a well-structured story with characters and action verbs can improve understanding. We also discuss how the historical origins of English words influence …

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'Y' plurals. Bill Labov's linguistic legacy. Choo-choo 14:53

1M ago14:53

14:53

1101. Do you know when to change a "y" to an "ies" for a plural, and when to just add an "s"? Today, we look at the rules. Then, we look at linguist Bill Labov's famous department store study, which shows how social class relates to speech patterns. The 'y' segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at dr…

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How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic 25:03

1M ago25:03

25:03

1100. This week, we talk with popular online linguist Adam Aleksic, also known as Etymology Nerd. We discuss "algospeak" and how social media algorithms are changing language. We discuss euphemisms like "unalive," the spread of trending words, and how content creators adapt their speech to go viral. Adam Aleksic - The Etymology Nerd Adam's book - "…

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Pop, soda, or coke? When Q stands alone. Pizza bones. 15:59

1M ago15:59

15:59

1099. Do you call it "pop," "soda," or "coke"? We look at the interesting history behind these regional names for carbonated beverages. Then, we look at words where you can use a Q without a U, which might help your Scrabble game. The pop, soda or coke segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada i…

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Metaphors and your brain. How figurative language works, with Dr. Vicky Lai 19:20

2M ago19:20

19:20

1098. We talk with cognitive scientist Dr. Vicky Lai about how frequently we use metaphors and what happens in our brains when we hear them. We also look at her research on irony and its effect on emotion, and how people recovering from cancer use metaphors differently depending on how they're doing. Dr. Vicky Lai - https://psychology.arizona.edu/p…

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Can you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound. 17:06

2M ago17:06

17:06

1097. Do you wonder whether "bacon" can be plural? We look at the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. Then, we look at how the Martha's Vineyard accent developed and what it tells us about language and society. The "countable" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a young mom with two k…

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The surprising history (and politics) of emoji, with Keith Houston 28:39

2M ago28:39

28:39

1096. This week, we look at the world of emoji with Keith Houston, author of "Face with Tears of Joy." He discusses the long history of emoji, from ancient origins to early computer character sets, and the formal process of proposing new emoji to the Unicode Consortium. We also look at how emoji can be blends of multiple characters and tell us more…

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Is ‘sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed 17:24

2M ago17:24

17:24

1095. Is “sick” really “good”? This week, we explore how words flip their meanings and why language changes over time. Then, we look at the 1950s idea of "U and Non-U English" and what it tells us about social climbing. The "sick" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC…

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The language of children’s storytelling, with Doug Fraser 19:40

2M ago19:40

19:40

1094. Have you ever wondered about the linguistic techniques behind popular children's podcasts? This week, we talk with Doug Fraser, also known as Dougie Pickles from the "Cozy Critters" podcast, who explains his strategic use of language to soothe and captivate kids. We also hear his insights on what makes successful children's content, including…

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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi 17:36

2M ago17:36

17:36

1093. Why do we say “prob’ly” instead of “probably”? This week, we look at elision in everyday speech. Then, we look at a wild study showing that the way people talk is being influenced by AI. The elision segment was by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, editor, and instructor for the federal government. 🔗 Share your fami…

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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond 31:59

2M ago31:59

31:59

1092. Your accent may be saying more than your words. Sociolinguist Rob Drummond explains how accents shape our identities, how they differ across social classes, and why changing your accent can affect how you’re perceived. Rob Drummond - https://bsky.app/profile/robdrummond.bsky.social Rob's book, "You're All Talk" 🔗 Share your familect recording…

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Supermarkten in Nederland - Learn Dutch Podcast - Level B1 11:51

2M ago11:51

11:51

Boodschappen doen, veel mensen doen dat bijna elke dag! Hoe en waar doen Nederlanders hun boodschappen? TranscriptsBy The Dutch Online Academy

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Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? 'Caretaker' vs. 'caregiver' 17:04

2M ago17:04

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1091. Is the em dash a sign of AI writing? I looked at where the idea comes from, and we have the final answer! Then, we look at the difference between "caregiver" and "caretaker." The "'caregiver" and "caretaker'" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuct…

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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

1090. Your hands may be saying more than your words. Lauren Gawne explains how gestures shape communication, how they differ across cultures, and why removing gestures can make your speech less fluent. Lauren Gawne → Superlinguo 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the news…

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‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot 16:03

3M ago16:03

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1089. Do you wonder when you should use "further" or "farther"? We have the answer (where there is one). Then, you’ve seen lorem ipsum everywhere, but what does it mean? And where did it come from? The "lorem ipsum" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuc…

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What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

1088. He says he hates AI writing, but he's also the CEO of the company behind Draftsmith, an AI editing tool. Today, I talk with Daniel Heuman about editing, AI, energy use, and how tools like DraftSmith try to help without replacing human editors. Draftsmith → draftsmith.ai 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn L…

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Learn Dutch with The Dutch Online Academy

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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SAIL 2025 Amsterdam | Learn Dutch level A2/B1 5:38

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How to build a successful writers’ newsletter, with Jane Friedman 18:29

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What is 'versing'? ‘Whatchamacallit' and other placeholder words. Chicken. 13:14

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De onafhankelijkheid van Indonesië - Learn Dutch B1/B2 12:54

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AI's impact on translators, untranslatable Dutch words, and more, with Heddwen Newton 19:38

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Double possessives. Words that do double duty. The monkeys aren't working. 14:53

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Vincent van Gogh - Learn Dutch A2/B1 11:48

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New words: 'beer muscles' & 'waka jumpers,' with Fiona McPherson. 16:34

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How pronouns reveal our psychology. How'd we get our alphabet? Tabagogox. 14:46

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‘Spark words’ and the hidden history of ‘panic’ and ‘Ritalin,’ with Martha Barnette 32:23

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'Heat wave' vs. 'cold snap.' Why reading stories makes you smarter. Rogering. 14:15

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Why plain English matters in science (and everywhere else), with Anne Greene 31:57

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'Y' plurals. Bill Labov's linguistic legacy. Choo-choo 14:53

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How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic 25:03

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Pop, soda, or coke? When Q stands alone. Pizza bones. 15:59

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Metaphors and your brain. How figurative language works, with Dr. Vicky Lai 19:20

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Can you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound. 17:06

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The surprising history (and politics) of emoji, with Keith Houston 28:39

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Is ‘sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed 17:24

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The language of children’s storytelling, with Doug Fraser 19:40

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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi 17:36

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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond 31:59

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Supermarkten in Nederland - Learn Dutch Podcast - Level B1 11:51

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Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? 'Caretaker' vs. 'caregiver' 17:04

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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne 29:38

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‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot 16:03

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What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman 28:36

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