Aflevering #109 | If Queen Máxima Can Speak Imperfect Dutch... So Can You (Dutch For B1 Level)

So… I watched a clip of Queen Máxima the other day. She was answering a journalist’s question (in het Nederlands) and you know what? She made mistakes. Our Queen. Small ones. De/het stuff. Word order. The usual 'Dutch mess'. And I loved it. This episode is for every international who’s still holding back from speaking Dutch because it’s “not perfect yet”. Here’s the deal: Máxima had top-tier language training, years of experience, and STILL makes mistakes. And yet - she shows up. She speaks. And so should you. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why speaking imperfect Dutch is better than staying silent. - How to keep going when your brain freezes mid-sentence. - How to stop listening to the mean voice in your head (and turn up the volume on your inner cheerleader). - What to do when people judge your accent or grammar (because YES - they will). - How to shift from “not good enough” to “I said what I needed to say. Period.” Expression beats perfection. Every. Damn. Time.?? Want to feel that for yourself? Join the Switch to Dutch LIVE Workshop on Wednesday, July 2nd at 19:00. One powerful evening of real practice, real motivation, and finally speaking the way you want to speak. Tickets are limited. Sign up now via: https://dutchspeakingacademy.nl/switch-to-dutch/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchspeakingacademy/ Or drop a comment below — I’ll get back to you. Listen to this episode any time you need a nudge, my dear. You’re not here to be perfect. You’re here to finally start speaking. ?? Don't forget to rate this podcast and subscribe ?? Liefs, Mariska