EP. 14 - Dutch: The Language That Says It Like It Is

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQHMichele and Michelle explore the Netherlands through its language, culture, and famously direct way of life — from gezelligheid and King’s Day to cycling cities and quiet Sunday towns. Later, they’re joined by Maryna, a German polyglot living in Amsterdam, who shares her experiences learning Dutch, embracing honesty, and finding beauty in everyday Dutch life.The guest: https://www.instagram.com/metamorfiniaWhat is Tandem - Language exchange?Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App0:00 Intro2:04 What to do in Utrecht6:03 Small towns Netherlands10:54 King’s Day in the Netherlands13:56 Sinterklaas, More Chaos Than Christmas17:05 Other Butch holiday traditions 19:49 What Makes Dutch Culture So Unique?23:36 What is Gezelligheid?28:57 Guest interview 🌟 What topics/language should we explore on the next episode of the new tandem podcast? Let us know in the comments! #tandem #languageexchange #Netherlands #podcast #storytelling