Why We Found Learning Dutch So Confusing | Our Language Learning Journey

Why We Found Learning Dutch So Confusing | Our Language Learning Journey
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Learning Dutch as an expat or immigrant in the Netherlands can be confusing, hilarious, and occasionally humbling. 😅 In this video, we share our Dutch language learning journey, the biggest mistakes we keep making, and the words and sounds that still trip us up.

From the infamous ja, nee and nee, ja to tricky Dutch pronunciation like **hoor, hoer, huur**, the **Dutch “ch” sound**, and the difference between **V and W**, this video breaks down why Dutch is harder than it looks — especially for English speakers.

We also talk about common **Dutch expressions**, regional accents like the **Amsterdam accent**, and how saying goodbye in Dutch is never just one word (*doei!*).

Perfect for:
Expats and immigrants living in the Netherlands
People learning Dutch (A1–B1)
English speakers struggling with Dutch pronunciation
Anyone curious about Dutch culture & language quirks through a foreign lens

In this video, we cover:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Our stumbling blocks when learning Dutch
02:01 Sponsor
03:47 Entering the Real World scenario
05:55 Introduction to our first Dutch idiom
07:14 Ja, ja
08:04 Ja, nee
08:43 Nee, ja
09:06 Nee hoor
10:00 Tricky Dutch diphthongs (hoor – hoer – huur)
11:15 Difference between Dutch V and W sounds
12:07 The Dutch *-ch* sound
13:12 Doei
13:58 Long Dutch goodbyes
15:14 Heee
15:33 Amsterdam accent & dropping the “n”
16:30 Dutch idioms
20:51 Dutch tongue twister

If you’re learning Dutch and have ever said yes when you meant no — you’re not alone.

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