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

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Podcast: [Dutch Speaking Academy - Speak Dutch with Confidence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dutch-speaking-academy-speak-dutch-with-confidence-3409010)
Published: 2025-11-18T13:02:21+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mariska-van-der-meij/episodes/122--I-feel-dumber-in-Dutch----If-that-hits-home--this-episode-is-for-you--Dutch-podcast-for-B1-level-e3b4nc3
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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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