What level is this course suitable for?
This course is aimed at A2 learners who already know basic Dutch (A1). It strengthens everyday listening, expands vocabulary, and builds speaking confidence.
DutchEveryday Dutch Conversations - A2 Listening & Speaking
35 lessons
A2Everyday Dutch Conversations - A2 Listening & Speaking
35 A2 lessons with daily dialogues in Dutch cafés, shops, trains and at work. Builds listening, practical vocabulary and speaking through short role-plays.
35 A2 lessons covering café chats, shopping, travel, work conversations and small talk; builds listening comprehension, core vocabulary and speaking through role-play.
Dutch listening and conversation practice
Learn Dutch with Lianne through everyday conversations
Build A2 Dutch listening and speaking confidence with everyday conversations from Learn Dutch with Lianne. Each lesson pairs slow, clear Dutch audio with synced transcripts and vocabulary cards, so you practise real situations - shops, appointments, small talk and phone calls - until the phrases come out without translating first.
✓Practise Dutch listening with short, clear A2 conversations you can replay line by line.
✓Follow synced transcripts from Learn Dutch with Lianne to catch every word you miss.
✓Turn each conversation into speaking practice with the phrases native speakers actually use.
✓Review course vocabulary with spaced-repetition flashcards between listening sessions.
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State opinions and disagree politely with Anita and Henk
B214:27
02
Phrases to resolve misunderstandings with Anita & Henk
B113:19
03
Fever, cough, allergies: conversations with Anita & Henk
A219:25
04
Start small talk at a borrel or kringverjaardag using prompts
B110:39
05
Describe symptoms and make een afspraak at huisarts
A215:48
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How Anita & Henk Ask and Answer About the Weekend Plans
A210:04
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Henk and Anita on a rainy taxi ride: tips and surprises
A210:01
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Het postkantoor: ask for postzegels and send pakketten
A210:05
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When to say dus, nou, eigenlijk and zeg maar — Anita & Henk
A27:35
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Phone the huisarts: book an afspraak, give klachten
A211:10
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How to make a polite complaint to shops and landlords
A28:55
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Explain symptoms and request medicine at the pharmacy
A28:49
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Call klantenservice to report a storingsmelding — Anita & Henk
A29:03
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Anita and Henk: step-by-step supermarket shopping dialogue
A27:39
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Parent-teacher door chat phrases with Anita & Henk
A213:50
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Picking up a package at an afhaalpunt in the Netherlands
A210:12
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How to talk about traffic jams, ritsen and rotondes
A28:44
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Book or Reschedule a Hospital Appointment — Anita & Henk
A29:59
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How Anita and Henk Introduce Themselves at a Party Clearly
A210:41
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Ask for a Different Clothing Size with Anita & Henk
A28:08
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Book a taxi in the Netherlands — meters, fares, tips
A212:44
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Picking up a prescription at a Netherlands pharmacy
A210:56
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How Anita & Henk Start Family Conversations at Dinner
A29:35
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Explain You're Late: Phrases for Meetings, Calls, Commute
A28:13
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Common responses to 'How was your weekend?' — Anita & Henk
A210:19
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Cancel a Subscription in the Netherlands: Steps & Scripts
A212:03
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Cancelling doctor appointments in the Netherlands — fees
A29:20
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Henk & Anita: saying sorry for being late to afspraak
A29:01
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Henk and Anita on a knus verjaardagsfeestje with hapjes
A28:37
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Riding buses in the Netherlands: OV-chipkaart, routes & fares
A29:54
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Ordering brood, rolls and gebakjes with Anita & Henk
A210:09
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Henk and Anita describe a train journey in the Netherlands
A29:38
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Arranging coffee with a Dutch friend: phrases & customs
A211:30
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Calling 112 in the Netherlands: exact phrases to use
A214:22
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Explain a failed transfer to your bank - Anita & Henk
A210:26
FAQ
How is the 35-lesson arc structured?
Lessons present real-world dialogues across settings—cafés, shops, trains, offices and travel—progressing from simple exchanges to fuller role-play conversations.
What skills will I gain by finishing the course?
Improved listening comprehension, a topical core vocabulary for daily situations, practical phrase patterns for small talk, and guided speaking practice via role-plays.
What materials and practice methods are recommended?
Use repeated listening, shadowing, role-play prompts and vocabulary review. Many lessons pair audio dialogues with suggested phrases and speaking tasks.
How should I practice speaking outside the lessons?
Practice by shadowing dialogues, recording yourself, doing partner role-plays, and using vocabulary lists to create new sentences tied to the lesson situations.
How do I learn Dutch with Lianne on Vocabli?
Every lesson in this course is built around a Learn Dutch with Lianne conversation. You listen to the audio, follow the synced transcript, and then practise the phrases yourself with vocabulary cards and speaking prompts, so the same Dutch you hear is the Dutch you use.
Is this course good for Dutch listening practice at A2?
Yes. The conversations are recorded at A2 level with clear pronunciation and everyday vocabulary, and each one is short enough to replay several times. Transcripts let you check what you heard instead of guessing, which is how listening comprehension actually improves.
Will this help me speak Dutch, not just understand it?
The course pairs listening with speaking practice. After each conversation you repeat the key phrases out loud and reuse them in similar situations, so you build a set of ready-made Dutch sentences for shops, appointments, work and small talk.
What everyday Dutch situations does the course cover?
You practise the conversations that come up most often in the Netherlands: shopping and ordering, making appointments, phone calls, asking for directions, and small talk with neighbours and colleagues. Each situation gets its own listening lesson and vocabulary set.