Listen to our Dutch StoryTelling Podcast!

Struggle to understand real Dutch? Our stories help you train your ears, grow your vocab, and feel more confident in conversations.

Yasmine from Learn Dutch with Yas sitting behind a desk while recording a podcast

Dutch still sounds like a blur?

Get ready for this!

Train your ear for Dutch sounds

Still struggling to ‘hear’ Dutch? If it feels like the Dutch sounds just don’t click — that’s normal. Your brain isn’t used to them (yet). These stories train your ear with real, natural Dutch. So bit by bit, you’ll start hearing the difference… and speaking more clearly too.

Repetition without boredom

The vocab sticks without flashcards. Stories repeat key words naturally without you even noticing. You’re picking up Dutch while being entertained (not while falling asleep over boring long vocabulary lists).

Perfect for passive learning

Too tired to study? Listen anyway. Even if you’re cooking, commuting or zoning out on the couch — your brain is still picking up Dutch rhythm, structure, and vocabulary in the background.

You hear words in context

No more ‘word list’ Dutch. You’ll hear how Dutch really works in full sentences, with slang, tone, emotion, and everyday use. So you’re not just memorizing… you’re preparing for real conversations.

Learn Dutch while living your life.

Stuck in traffic? Biking to work? Cooking dinner? Good, that’s the perfect time to sneak in some Dutch.

Our app is built to make listening to our podcast easy and effortless — perfect for learning Dutch in a simple, passive way that keeps you on track.

With our app, you can:

  • Listen to real stories on the go — no extra study time needed.
  • Absorb grammar and vocab without memorizing lists.
  • Build a Dutch habit that fits into your day-to-day life.

No stress. No pressure. Just stories — in your pocket — whenever you’re ready.

👉 Curious? Take a peek inside the app and see how it works.

Yasmine from Learn Dutch with Yas sitting behind a desk while recording a podcast

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  • All the Dutch StoryTelling seasons
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Yasmine, the founder of Learn Dutch with Yas, leaning against a door opening and holding a Dutch vocabulary book

Welcome, I'm Yas!

What’s better than a certified teacher? One who’s been in your shoes.

I had to learn French in school and I hated it. Years later, I moved to France and tried learning the language again as an adult. I was working full-time, feeling overwhelmed, and constantly embarrassed that I still couldn’t speak fluently.

I went through all the struggles you're going through now:

  • Trying Duolingo.
  • Stressing about grammar.
  • Memorizing rules that natives don’t even use.
  • And still not being able to hold a conversation.

After 11 years of studying French the “traditional” way, I still couldn’t confidently talk to native speakers. I felt frustrated, behind, and like something was wrong with me.

That's why I created the Dutch Mastery Academy, so you wouldn't have to go through what I did.

And guess what? It worked.
I’ve now helped hundreds of expats learn Dutch, and even got featured in the Gazet van Antwerpen for my work.

📰 Read the article here

So if you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like maybe learning Dutch just isn’t for you — I get it. I’ve been there. But I promise you: there’s a better way. 💚