DiscoverDutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence#122 | "I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you. (Dutch podcast for B1 level)
#122 | "I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you. (Dutch podcast for B1 level)

#122 | "I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you. (Dutch podcast for B1 level)

Update: 2025-11-18
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“I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you.
So many of my clients feel like a different person when they speak Dutch. Less witty. Less confident. Less themselves.

But:
It’s not your fault. You’re not bad at languages. And you're definitely not less smart.
But you are stuck between two versions of yourself - and that “gap” can be incredibly frustrating.

In this episode, I’ll show you:
✔️ Why high-achievers struggle more with learning Dutch
✔️ How to stop trying to be your “English self” in Dutch
✔️ A simple mindset shift that creates more freedom, less pressure - and way more progress


Listen if you’re done avoiding conversations, switching to English too quickly, or hiding behind “I’m still learning.”


📩 Want help with your Dutch journey? Email me at mariska@dutchspeakingacademy.nl or DM me on Instagram @DutchSpeakingAcademy.


💌 Join the mailing list for podcast updates & Dutch Speaking Mastery info: https://dutchspeakingacademy.nl/nieuwsbrief/

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#122 | "I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you. (Dutch podcast for B1 level)

#122 | "I feel dumber in Dutch.” - If that hits home, this episode is for you. (Dutch podcast for B1 level)

Mariska van der Meij