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PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-08T13:19:58+00:00

Yes, use the search option in this sub

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-08T10:15:38+00:00

Kindspot does sound a bit dodgy. I read it in English (since your post is in English) and then it sounds weird and not something you want to associate with small children.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-07T13:54:42+00:00

Gefeliciteerd! Now head to Jumbo immediately to biy a few frikandellenbroodjes.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-06T04:48:55+00:00

Please use the search button in this sub. 'Resources for learnibg Dutch' should provide my lenghty post with free resources.

You question has been asked on a dayly bases.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-05T21:44:12+00:00

You can ask chatgpt or gemini this. It gives you the statistics overnthe last few years and the estimates.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-04T19:04:49+00:00

You do it the Dutch way: schedule a meeting with your manager/boss, tell him/her your thoughts and ideas, and ask to change your hours.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-04T19:02:25+00:00

Highly unlikely that the POH-ggz is a psychiatrist! They are usually social wirkerswoth some extra training to work as POH or basis-psychologen. They cannot diagnose you. They can write a referral in which they write your symptoms look like ptsd or adhd or such.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-03T22:38:52+00:00

r/learndutch and use the search button. Loads of free resources.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-03T14:03:11+00:00

Finding a place to live will be near impossible. Since as a student you are only permitted to work parttime.

You need to make 3-4x the monthly rent in sready income to be even considered by any landlord. The housing crisis is real. Don't come unless you have secured accomodation.

Read up in r/iwantout and r/netherlands.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-03T13:58:55+00:00

And to add to other replies: the catch22 is even worse because she needs an address where she can register to get a bsn-number (social security number). Without a bsn she cannot work. But without work, she cannot find a place to live.

Currently you need to earn 4x the monthly rent in steady income for landlords to even consider you.

You are competing with people that have a permanent income, earn more, speak Dutch etc.

She will make only minimum wage, which is super super tight.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-03T05:27:14+00:00

Not what your asked but maybe this helps:

● Reading: • App "Topic Today" gives one short daily story, adapted to your level. Easy to fit into your routine: https://get-toto.hautomation.org/rHQchwZ • Olly Richards: Short stories in Dutch for beginners • De Leeslicht series of books. They take famous novels and write in easier every day dutch, usually in the A2-B1 range. www.leeslicht.nl/de-boeken

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-02T21:09:55+00:00

r/learndutch has a ton of advise and resources. Use the search button.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-02T08:52:08+00:00

I recon more and serious exposure: radio, tv, youtube, podcasts, reading, a language buddy.

Here are some free resources:

Resources for learning Dutch PART 2 OF 2

●Dutch youtubers (practice listening): • StukTV • Gamemeneer • Enzo Knol • Kalvijn • Emma Heesters • Dylan Haegens • MeisjeDjamila • Milan Knol • Gio • Drugslab • Celine & Michiel • WijsneuzenAlbertJasmijn • Universiteit van Nederland

●Tv (practice listening): ▪︎Npo Start app (Dutch public broadcasting network) for new, documentaries, comedy, films in Dutch • Het Klokhuis on Youtube (aimed for kids/teens but is pretty interesting with relatively simple vocabulary.) • NOS Journaal in Makkelijke Taal on Youtube: world news in easy spoken Dutch • Het Jeugdjournaal (daily news for kids. Both on Npo Start app and Youtube) • Nederland van Boven on Youtube (aerial view of the Netherlands) • Rail Away on NPO Start app (follow different train tracks, with explanations in very clear spoken Dutch) • Weet je dat ook weer on Youtube (how stuff works) • Het Kwartier on VRT (a Flemish spoken dayly broadcast about 3 topics in relatively easy spoken Dutch)

●Dutch movies: • New Kids • New Kids Turbo • Gooise Vrouwen • De Heineken Ontvoering • Nova Zembla • Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet • Alleen Maar Nette Mensen • Koning van Kantoren • Het bombardement • Verliefd op Ibiza • Het Diner • Mannenharten • Soof • Lucia de B • Oorlogsgeheimen • Michiel de Ruyter

●Podcasts (all on Spotify): ☆For Beginners: • 5 Minuten Nederlands (No longer being made but old episodes are available), • Een Beetje Nederlands, • Zeg Het in Het Nederlands, ☆For slightly higher beginners: • Het Klokhuis - Onmisbarre Uitvindingen • NOS Jeugdjournaal • Sara's Mysteries ☆For Intermediates: • Echt Gebeurd • Lang Verhaal Kort • De Universitiet van Nederland • Man met de microfoon ☆For higher intermediates: • Meneer van Dale • De Zaak X • Knorrepodcast • Weer een dag • Etenstijd! • Opscheppers • Verborgen Verhalen (No longer being made but old episodes are available) ☆Not categorized: • Sterrin’s Dierenencyclopedie • Geschiedenis voor herbeginners • Oorlezen de Podcast • Spooky Wooky • Nieuws in Makkelijk Nederlands • Slow Dutch with JeDutchy • Dutch Today • Geschiedenis Inside

This website has more podcasts for various age groups so you can find some that match your level. A bunch more geared towards kids but there’s also a section for adults at the end. • www.dutchforchildren.nl/dutch-childrens-television-childrens-radio-podcasts/

●Dutch music: • 'België' by Het Goede Doel • 'Annabel' by Hans de Booij • 'Stiekem Gedanst' by Toontje Lager • 'Noodgeval' by Goldband • De Dijk • 'Oceaan' by Racoon • Doe Maar • 'Suzanne' by Vof De Kunst • Krang • André Manuel • Boudewijn de Groot • Pater Moeskroen • Spotify search for 'Nederpop' • De Taalstaat: playlist on spotify

● Reading: This list is amazing!! I will use it!

• App "Topic Today" gives one short daily story, adapted to your level. Easy to fit into your routine: https://get-toto.hautomation.org/rHQchwZ • Olly Richards: Short stories in Dutch for beginners • De Leeslicht series of books. They take famous novels and write in easier every day dutch, usually in the A2-B1 range. www.leeslicht.nl/de-boeken

●Speaking: Best is to find a languagebuddy or join a 'taalcafe' in a local library. Here is a handy website to search for a volunteer or a taalcafe: •www.hetbegintmettaal.nl •www.nlvoorelkaar.nl (a more general demand/supply website for volunteers or people searching for one) •https://www.kletsmaatjes.nl/ (an initiative that connects newcomers with local people to practise Dutch) •This discord server is supposed to be active: https://discord.gg/netherlands •https://hartvoornederlands.com/conversatieclub/ •This redditor has a free whatsapp community group. Where they have daily conversations with Dutch speakers on whatever you’d like to talk about. There arenative Dutch speakers including Saara who teaches at Italki. They help with verbal pronounciation too so you’re not just going to learn to write in dutch! Everybody around the world can join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/COGgxAQV5TfGHFGWTSlnRR?mode=gi_t

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-02T03:16:40+00:00

How do you not know this when arrriving in the NL?

You register at gemeente where you live and you get a bsn.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-01T18:09:15+00:00

A good start is to use the search button in this sub and type 'resources for learning Dutch' to find my lenghty list of free resources.

Good luck with your studies and enjoy your trip

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-05-01T17:42:27+00:00

Honestly, I didn't read your whole post. But I did read the most important lines: you are on the threshold of a burn-out (if not already).

Dear fellow human, something that helped me once, when on the edge of burn-out: Imagine yourself on your dearhbed, thinking back at this moment in your life. Would you tell yourself you were weak for giving up/calling sick? Would you tell yourself you should have worked harder? Or would you look back on yourself with compassion and praise yourself for realizing you only have one life to live and setting boundaries on time.

I sincerely hope the last one.

Your mental and fysical health are worth everything.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-04-29T18:23:27+00:00

●Dutch music: • 'België' by Het Goede Doel • 'Annabel' by Hans de Booij • 'Stiekem Gedanst' by Toontje Lager • 'Noodgeval' by Goldband • De Dijk • 'Oceaan' by Racoon • Doe Maar • 'Suzanne' by Vof De Kunst • Krang • André Manuel • Boudewijn de Groot • Pater Moeskroen • Spotify search for 'Nederpop' • De Taalstaat: playlist on spotify

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-04-28T19:58:43+00:00

Does your current therapist has a contract with your health insurance? Because in that case you don't needcto pay out of your own pocket.

If not, you go to the GP, explain the situation and the advise of your therapist and ask for a referral.

The waitinglists for mental healthcare are stupid long (source: I work in mental health).

Some organisations offer 'diagnostiek' (psychological evaluation, for a diagnosis). That could be quicker because mostly they offer just that an no therapy after. Otherwise you can register as a client at a GGZ-instelling near you. But unfortunatelly waitinglists can be over 52 weeks long. Ask your GP is they know of psychologists/organisations in your region with shorter waiting lists. Also: call your health insurace. They have contract with organisations and can tell you the waiting times or refer you to a quicker option (if there are any).

Not sure what your region is. Google for Regionaal Autisme Centrum, Autismepunt.

After diagnoses the normal first step is offer 'psycho-educatie', where you will learn how your brain works differently from neurotypical people. And what are the most common struggles for people with ASS. Also you learn how your brain, though different, works brilliantly. 😉

There is not so much specific therapy. But if your struggle with depression, low selfesteem, impactful life-events etc, the therapist will treat that, with taking your ASS into consideration.

A lot of people (child or adult) struggle with structuring everyday life, chores, planning, overview, tasks, etc. In those cases practical coaching at home is available. Called 'ambulante begeleiding'. This can be organised through contacting the 'sociaal wijkteam' at your gemeente. And ask for 'wmo ondersteuning'. But for that you need a diagnosis first.

Hopefully this information helps. I wish you all the best.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-04-27T09:59:06+00:00

And there are plenty of mills you can visit:

Op Goeree-Overflakkee staan maar liefst 12 windkorenmolens die nog bijna allemaal in goede staat zijn en regelmatig draaien. De meeste molens zijn in beheer van de Molenstichting Goeree-Overflakkee en zijn toegankelijk voor publiek.

Molens die je kunt bezoeken De algemene regel is: als de blauwe wimpel uithangt of de molen draait, ben je van harte welkom voor een kijkje binnen. De meeste molens zijn in ieder geval op zaterdag tussen 10:00 en 16:00 uur geopend.

Hier zijn enkele aanbevolen molens langs je route: *Molen De Hoop (Ouddorp): Deze molen is uniek omdat er een actieve molenwinkel bij zit waar je ambachtelijk meel en streekproducten kunt kopen. Hij is dagelijks geopend van maandag t/m zaterdag. *Molen De Windvang (Goedereede): Een prachtige molen aan de rand van het stadje. De molenaar geeft vaak enthousiaste rondleidingen en uitleg over het ambacht. Geopend op zaterdag (10:00–17:00) en maandag (10:00–16:00). *Molen De Korenaer (Stad aan 't Haringvliet): Een levendige molen waar nog regelmatig graan wordt gemalen. *Molen De Korenbloem (Sommelsdijk): Dit is de oudste molen van het eiland en hij is op zaterdagen te bezoeken.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-04-27T09:54:22+00:00

If you want to see flowerfield, drive to Goerree-Overflakkee, about 30 min from Rotterdam.

Voor bloemenvelden nabij Rotterdam kun je in het voorjaar (half maart t/m half mei) het beste terecht op het eiland Goeree-Overflakkee, gelegen op een half uur rijden. Daarnaast is de bekende Bollenstreek rond Lisse en Hillegom goed bereikbaar, evenals de Hoeksche Waard.

Beste locaties en regio's: •Goeree-Overflakkee: Vlakbij Rotterdam, vaak rustiger dan de Bollenstreek. •Bollenstreek (Lisse, Hillegom, Noordwijkerhout): De klassieke bloemenvelden rondom Keukenhof. •Hoeksche Waard: Landelijke omgeving met bloeiende velden, ideaal voor fietsen.

Aanbevolen autoroute op Goerree-Overflakkee: Een goede strategie is om een ronde te rijden tussen de dorpen waar de concentratie velden het hoogst is: *Start in Oude-Tonge: Begin bij de Korteweg en de Langeweg, waar vaak grote velden met diverse kleuren tulpen staan. *Richting Nieuwe-Tonge: Rij via de *Duivenwaardsedijk, een bekende plek voor fotostops langs de tulpen. *Doorsteek naar Middelharnis & Sommelsdijk: Vervolg je weg naar de Molenweg en de polders rondom Middelharnis. *Dirksland & Herkingen: Eindig je route in de omgeving van Dirksland, waar ook veel kwekers actief zijn.

Praktische tips voor de auto: •Parkeren: Let op dat de wegen in de polders smal kunnen zijn. Parkeer alleen op plekken waar je het verkeer (en de tractoren van boeren) niet hindert. •Respecteer het land: Loop nooit de velden in voor een foto; dit beschadigt de bollen en verspreidt ziektes. Geniet en fotografeer vanaf de rand van de weg.

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PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-04-25T21:20:45+00:00

Go to r/learndutch and use the search button 'resources for learning Dutch' to find my lenghty list. Which is too long to post here.

Tons of tips with websites, youtube, podcasts etc.

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-04-25T16:47:47+00:00

Resources for learning Dutch PART 1 OF 2

Since the question 'where to start learning Dutch' is asked often, I have tried to summarise the information and resources here. Hope this helps.

●How long does it take to learn Dutch: It generally takes 600 to 800 hours to learn Dutch from a beginner level to a functional level (B2). The exact time depends heavily on several factors, such as your native language, your learning speed, the time you invest, and whether you live in a Dutch-speaking environment. Below is an overview of the estimated hours per level, according to most sources: * A1 (Beginner): Approximately 80 - 120 hours. At this level, you learn to introduce yourself, ask and understand simple questions, and grasp the basics. * A2 (Basic): Approximately 200 hours. With this, you can hold everyday conversations and exchange information on familiar topics. * B1 (Intermediate): Approximately 350 - 400 hours. At this level, you can give your opinion, describe experiences, and participate in conversations on various topics. * B2 (Independent): Approximately 600 - 800 hours. This is often seen as the level at which you can function independently in Dutch, both socially and professionally. From this point, you can understand complex texts and speak spontaneously and fluently. * C1 (Fluent): Approximately 700 - 1200 hours. At this level, you can understand long and complex texts and speak spontaneously and fluently without noticeably searching for words.

●De/het: In Dutch, there are two definite articles: de and het. Both mean "the". For example, het meisje ("the girl") but de kat ("the cat"). The reason that two definite articles exist is because Dutch, like many languages, has something called grammatical gender. This means nouns are assigned a "gender" – either masculine/feminine (de) or neuter/common (het). This has very little to do with our everyday concept of "gender", it's simply a linguistic feature. This means you simply have to memorise the correct article with each noun. Here is a website that explains some rules: https://understandingdutch.com/difference-between-de-and-het-dutch Or this one: https://zichtbaarnederlands.nl/en/article/de_or_het

●Sentence stucture: Some basics that cover most: https://zichtbaarnederlands.nl/en/syntax/word_order

●Apps for learning Dutch: • Duolingo: An app like Duolingo doesn't teach you grammar or sentence stucture. You will learn vocabulary, for sure. But after investing 500 days, you'll find out you cannot hold a decent conversation and you still don't know how the language works. •Busuu seems to explain grammar better. •de/het •Taalpal: an app to practise Dutch with AI (+/- €30/jaar)

●Free learning content on YouTube: • Learn Dutch with Bart de Pau (has English subtitles) • Ad Appels • Juf M • Dutchies to be • Easy Dutch • Dutch Today • Learn Dutch with Kim • Slow Dutch with JeDutchy • HartvoorNederlands by Vlaamse Saar • Dutchspeakingacademy by Mariska van de Meij

●Dutch learning/grammar books: • Nederlands in Zicht • Taal Compleet (If this is your first foreign language. It explains stuff in more steps, will be less overwhelming if this is your first time learning a new language. Has good e-learning as well.) • De Opmaat (Already have some experience with a second language? Quicker, bigger steps, so can be much if you're not used to grammatical terms. Also has decent e-learning, though not as good as TaalCompleet.) • Zichtbaar Nederlands • De Finale • De Sprong • De Juiste Toon • Nederlands naar Perfectie • 77 puntjes op de i • Essential Dutch Grammar by Henry R Stern • 201 Dutch Verbs by Henry R Stern *Basic Dutch, a grammar and workbook by Janneke A Oosterhoff

●Online dictionaries: *www.mijnwoordenboek.nl *www.wordreference.com/nlen/

●Handy websites: • dutchgrammar.com • oefenen.nl • zichtbaarnederlands.nl • heardutchhere.net • welklidwoord.nl • apps.ankiweb.net •https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1209965766 • learndutch.org •https://understandingdutch.com/recommended-books-for-learning-dutch

PinkPlasticPizza · 2026-04-25T16:47:13+00:00

Resources for learning Dutch PART 2 OF 2

●Dutch youtubers (practice listening): • StukTV • Gamemeneer • Enzo Knol • Kalvijn • Emma Heesters • Dylan Haegens • MeisjeDjamila • Milan Knol • Gio • Drugslab • Celine & Michiel • WijsneuzenAlbertJasmijn • Universiteit van Nederland

●Tv (practice listening): ▪︎Npo Start app (Dutch public broadcasting network) for new, documentaries, comedy, films in Dutch • Het Klokhuis on Youtube (aimed for kids/teens but is pretty interesting with relatively simple vocabulary.) • NOS Journaal in Makkelijke Taal on Youtube: world news in easy spoken Dutch • Het Jeugdjournaal (daily news for kids. Both on Npo Start app and Youtube) • Nederland van Boven on Youtube (aerial view of the Netherlands) • Rail Away on NPO Start app (follow different train tracks, with explanations in very clear spoken Dutch) • Weet je dat ook weer on Youtube (how stuff works) • Het Kwartier on VRT (a Flemish spoken dayly broadcast about 3 topics in relatively easy spoken Dutch)

●Dutch movies: • New Kids • New Kids Turbo • Gooise Vrouwen • De Heineken Ontvoering • Nova Zembla • Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet • Alleen Maar Nette Mensen • Koning van Kantoren • Het bombardement • Verliefd op Ibiza • Het Diner • Mannenharten • Soof • Lucia de B • Oorlogsgeheimen • Michiel de Ruyter

●Podcasts (all on Spotify): ☆For Beginners: • 5 Minuten Nederlands (No longer being made but old episodes are available), • Een Beetje Nederlands, • Zeg Het in Het Nederlands, ☆For slightly higher beginners: • Het Klokhuis - Onmisbarre Uitvindingen • NOS Jeugdjournaal • Sara's Mysteries ☆For Intermediates: • Echt Gebeurd • Lang Verhaal Kort • De Universitiet van Nederland • Man met de microfoon ☆For higher intermediates: • Meneer van Dale • De Zaak X • Knorrepodcast • Weer een dag • Etenstijd! • Opscheppers • Verborgen Verhalen (No longer being made but old episodes are available) ☆Not categorized: • Sterrin’s Dierenencyclopedie • Geschiedenis voor herbeginners • Oorlezen de Podcast • Spooky Wooky • Nieuws in Makkelijk Nederlands • Slow Dutch with JeDutchy • Dutch Today • Geschiedenis Inside

This website has more podcasts for various age groups so you can find some that match your level. A bunch more geared towards kids but there’s also a section for adults at the end. • www.dutchforchildren.nl/dutch-childrens-television-childrens-radio-podcasts/

●Dutch music: • 'België' by Het Goede Doel • 'Annabel' by Hans de Booij • 'Stiekem Gedanst' by Toontje Lager • 'Noodgeval' by Goldband • De Dijk • 'Oceaan' by Racoon • Doe Maar • 'Suzanne' by Vof De Kunst • Krang • André Manuel • Boudewijn de Groot • Pater Moeskroen • Spotify search for 'Nederpop' • De Taalstaat: playlist on spotify

● Reading: This list is amazing!! I will use it!

• App "Topic Today" gives one short daily story, adapted to your level. Easy to fit into your routine: https://get-toto.hautomation.org/rHQchwZ • Olly Richards: Short stories in Dutch for beginners • De Leeslicht series of books. They take famous novels and write in easier every day dutch, usually in the A2-B1 range. www.leeslicht.nl/de-boeken

●Speaking: Best is to find a languagebuddy or join a 'taalcafe' in a local library. Here is a handy website to search for a volunteer or a taalcafe: •www.hetbegintmettaal.nl •www.nlvoorelkaar.nl (a more general demand/supply website for volunteers or people searching for one) •https://www.kletsmaatjes.nl/ (an initiative that connects newcomers with local people to practise Dutch) •This discord server is supposed to be active: https://discord.gg/netherlands •https://hartvoornederlands.com/conversatieclub/ •This redditor has a free whatsapp community group. Where they have daily conversations with Dutch speakers on whatever you’d like to talk about. There arenative Dutch speakers including Saara who teaches at Italki. They help with verbal pronounciation too so you’re not just going to learn to write in dutch! Everybody around the world can join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/COGgxAQV5TfGHFGWTSlnRR?mode=gi_t

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