How My Nigerian Husband Learnt to Speak Dutch fluently in 3 months - Some Tips and Tricks✍️

[@elnurgling]

Don't be afraid to make mistakes; Dutch is a complex language, and people will appreciate you making the effort to speak it even if the words come out a bit dodgy at times (voorspel/voorstel XD). A few days after my mum's funeral a Moroccan colleague of mine asked me "your mother is she bury or barbecue?" because she couldn't remember the Dutch word for cremated, and six months later we both are both still laughing about it. XD

[@josphineogugua]

Hahahahha. That was so funny. Thanks so much for sharing this. I think it really helps to hear other peoples experience too🤗

[@michavandam]

Tips for Dutch language learners: - Read Dutch newspaper articles, magazines, children's stories, etc. - While reading, also read out loud to yourself. - Listen to Dutch songs and sing along. - If you listen to a dialogue belonging to your course, don't read along! Try to understand it using your ears instead of your eyes. Listen at least twice. After that, start reading and translating the words. Then listen again without reading along. Finally, repeat what you hear. Pause after each sentence and say it yourself, exactly as they say it in the dialogue. W i t h o u t reading! - If you've learned some functional sentences, like what to say in a shop, never say those sentences in English anymore. Don't wait a year before you start using those phrases in the real world. Use every phrase you've learned immediately in the real world. That way, your practical stock of useful phrases expands gradually and you enlarge your speaking abilities. - Learn a song or poem you like by heart.

[@flvssb]

First off, you and your husband are a beautiful and lovely couple! 🤩 And secondly, as an African who is raised in The Netherlands (and became Dutch through naturalisation), I agree with ALL of the tips he gave about learning the language. I would like to add that reading Dutch children’s books is also a great way to improve your grammar and vocabulary. Many libraries in most Dutch cities offer free language classes for foreigners who want to learn the language.

[@richardbrinkerhoff]

I am a native English speaker. I started speaking Dutch from day 1. As soon as I knew a Dutch word I would use it, even if the rest of a sentence was in English. Never had lessons, but English programs with Dutch subtitles on TV were a big help. After about 3 months I could converse in Dutch.

[@balloe3466]

That's a good way. Netflix also helped me a lot with getting familiar with Portugese (Brazilian). Watch something you really enjoy in the language of choice and the progress is free.

[@michavandam]

Summary of how he did it: 1. He had motivation to learn the language. 2. He followed a language course. 3. He chose a course that provided a teaching style that suited him: he wanted grammar. 4. He dared to speak and wasn't afraid to make mistakes. 5. He anticipated, he prepared himself for practical conversations in shops and so on. 6. He followed some additional online classes.

[@mischake]

"Hoe zeg je pen in het nederlands?" That sounded absolutely perfect, omg. Hats off to your husband.

[@norachy5136]

Good work guys,I tell people that living in Europe is a whole adventure It means you want to learn both language and the culture 8years in Germany and no regrets like I am so proud of myself for being bilingual and I will choose it over again

[@josphineogugua]

So true Nora. And I'm proud of you too🤗🤗🤗😍

[@A3aan1959]

Ik heb weer ontzettend genoten van deze video. En een groot applaus voor jouw man. Een prima uitspraak van het Nederlands. Écht goed voor iemand die hier niet geboren en opgegroeid is. Een voorbeeld voor iedereen. En ik heb ontzettend moeten lachen met zijn laatste "verspreking" tijdens zijn presentatie. Maar heel begrijpelijk. Ik vind het fantastisch dat hij de moeite neemt om Nederlands te kunnen spreken.

[@josphineogugua]

Bedankt Adriaan voor je reactie 🤗 . Ik denk dat mijn man er veel moeite voor heeft gedaan. hij is inderdaad een voorbeeld voor iedereen inclusief mezelf

[@ziziphomfiki1836]

I loved this video and it made me eager to learn. I understand a little bit of Afrikaans which is not a far stretch from Dutch.

[@Sharryachieng]

I just moved to the Netherlands and truly speaking, this has been really instrumental in helping me figure my way around learning Dutch. Thanks and big up! You are doing amazing.

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Sharry, I’m very glad this video helped in some way🤗

[@olaoluwaabagun8101]

Your husband is such a great teacher! Great video.

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks soo much🤗

[@OreoluwaAremo]

i recently moved to belgium, after i got married, and i want to fully integrate into the system. learning dutch scares me, but this video has given me some sort of hope that i can infact learn the language as an adult! thank you so much. new subscriber 👋

[@thunderdate]

As a Belgian I'm rooting for you! Hope you feel at home here

[@naraaway]

Lovely couple😄

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you Ana😊

[@Goregreet]

I grew up with the dutch language And even i butcher the words sometimes! Don't be afraid to fail

[@abigailbrookes7721]

Well, I have learned a new Dutch word today 😆

[@josphineogugua]

Right😂😂😂😂

[@lizo7898]

Cool love the content as a foreigner learning Dutch, nice vibes.

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you Liz🤗

[@iyanuwonder3606]

Beautiful couple

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you

[@fashionDesignIdeas2]

Wooow i like this girl

[@ms.vonlanthen4410]

Nice, honest video! Funny, too! 😂❤😊

[@fuzzytom]

This one is interesting, your huisband "dared to speak" and he "anticipated" his discussions beforehand to enable him master the dutch language. But his juicy mistakes was a thick- icing on this journey, I can't stop laughing 😄🤣😁. Help tell him, that he made my evening unaware of it himself.

[@josphineogugua]

Hahaha. I will tell him for sure Tom. I also think his mistakes were epic😁😁😁

[@lavishwhisper6753]

You guys are wonderful! Thanks for the tips, and also for the giggles 😂

[@GoldSteeze]

4:24 😂😂❤️ I love her personality

[@alditube5968]

Hi from Greece, I'm coming to Holland 1st time this October, thanks a lot for All these teaching. I like that Cool Life style different than Balcanic

[@oghoghotobore8255]

Weldone, have watched almost all your videos posted so far. You are doing a great job. But just a little advice, it will be nice if you can also talk about educations (BSc and MSc in Netherlands and immigration course it will help your viewers to share with those interested. Especially your Nigerian viewers. Thank you.

[@Exploringthepositive]

Great video. I'm moving to Netherlands in a few months. I learned Spanish here in Madrid now on to Dutch! Thanks for the tips!

[@josphineogugua]

You’re welcome. I really wish you the best as you move 🤗

[@fvry402]

"ik begin nu met een voorspel", this is very funny. Thanks for telling, and enjoy your time.....

[@abbiey2487]

Thanks for the video and tips! You couples are lovely and sweet btw 😊

[@wendyofficial01]

Nice to know a Native Nigerian KZbin here. Could you share the link where he took the intensive courses?

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Wendy. Good to have you here too. He learnt via Direct Dutch institute in Den Haag

[@worshipthelordwithdance28]

This was a good one

[@knuffelbeertje83]

Hahahaha I moest echt lachen. Your husband did great. I also sent the video to my husband so he can learn from your husband

[@josphineogugua]

Haha. Thanks so much for your comment. His mistakes were epic😆😆

[@mazzy694]

Great video. Thankyou😂

[@pienclemens7913]

love this video🙌

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you🤗

[@pepsicolla123]

I love this video 😊 . Ik ook studeer Nederlands. You're a beautiful couple.

[@olanashaat7135]

Loved it. You guys are so sweet together

[@norbrentwood1826]

Thanks for all this useful information 5 star's

[@wangui.ndungu]

Lovely couple 😊. Thanks for the tips. Ik ben leren nederland ook, the repetitive way😀

[@rainbowofalexander3956]

Hilarious video ! May share with me the intense course that he took ? Thanks !

[@degroot50]

What a lovely analytical husband you have Its like he said..............don't be afraid of mistakes as long as they understand what you're saying. I have my sister living in Fance and I just speak with the French even making mistakes. I don't care at all if I make mistakes as long as they understand me.

[@bertnijhof5413]

I'm Dutch and in high-school I had to learn French; German and English to get my high-school diploma (Mulo). I'm bad in languages so it took me 6 years instead of 4. Somewhere around 45 I did a high-school course in Spanish, because the company had some projects in South America. Now I'm retired and live with my Dominican wife in her country. German and English is good enough for a professional environment, French and Spanish is more for friends, family, restaurants, bars and our local carwash :)

[@nancyvic9988]

I enjoyed it so much I can't stop laughing (vorspiel) well am your new subscriber loving your video am living in Italy, Italian language is easy to read and write but difficult to speak for me I have been trying to learn this language for 3yrs now and am able to improve just small and this country is where you can't get a job easily let alone when you don't speak their language very well. Well any time I listened to this Dutch language I love the way it sounds and I feel like speaking it I don't know why I wish I can feel the same way with Italian language and not forcing myself to learn.

[@lilianmaina4248]

Quite impressive! Interesting video with excellent tips

[@facelessqueenie8873]

This is so helpful ❤

[@sonnyjermain]

I love your channel Josphine!

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Sonny

[@tamarys89east38]

Omg zijn accent is ook erg goed! 👌😍

[@olayinkaabimbola3861]

Whoa! Watched this video around 1am and can't just stop laughing.

[@josphineogugua]

Haha. His mistakes were epic😁

[@missitheachievementhuntres560]

@@josphineogugua they were, for sure :D

[@HansGijswijt]

Grammar, grammar, grammar. The rest will follow. Nice video yet again!

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you Hans🤗

[@HansGijswijt]

@@josphineogugua always welcome!

[@fayfaygirlly]

😂😂😂 beautiful couple!!

[@ms.vonlanthen4410]

The Dutch language has overlaps with German which helps, if you know it & can make the transition easier. I didn’t realize this until watching a Dutch video that had the same words.... exactly like German, at times.

[@norajazzypoppy9043]

😂😂😂😂🤭 je spreekt heel goed Nederlands.😊 Je moet het leren en begrijpen.en de Nederlandse taal is niet makkelijk 🤣.maar goed gedaan.Fijn weekend 😊🌹

[@josphineogugua]

Dank je veel Nora. Ik vind het moeilijk maar Ik moet nog veel oefenen. Dank je veel ☺️☺️☺️

[@amsonkc4810]

I couldn't stop laughing sister, mara your hubby won his journey so simple 😂😂. Please do another video with him kkkķkkķk. I liked this video🙌

[@JeanPierre-kw6cd]

Dankjewel, that's was quite informative! Doei

[@rosameijering5161]

You are are so cute together

[@mr_euphanasia1724]

Echt leuk om te zien. Leuk en positief. And fun

[@emmanueloluchi3128]

This was interesting to watch 😂😂😂

[@tirzanieuwenhuis-kruiver946]

Jullie zijn hilarisch!! En je man heeft echt gelijk, alleen door te spreken zul je de taal leren. In Nederlands hebben we een uitspraak: “Van proberen kun je leren”

[@josphineogugua]

Bedankt voor je reactie. Ik ben het met je eens, oefenen helpt zeker om nederlands te leren

[@OLORI_ADUKESUGAR1]

Laughing out my Ass 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣voorstel/voorspel 😂😂😂🤣🤣Nice vlog

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you😆. He nailed that mistake 😆😆

[@divyashivoham4956]

Hey, This is a fabulous video. I am actively looking for jobs in Ntherlands and most of which requires Dutch proficiency. Can you also tell me which school did you enroll for learning the labguage.

[@OlasTrades]

Why did the video have to end 😂😂😂 Looking to learn dutch. Still in Nigeria. It has been difficult finding a particular course/site to learn

[@josphineogugua]

😀😀😀. I've been watching "Learn Dutch with Kim" KZbin Channel. I think She's very good at Teaching. You can check her out

[@OlasTrades]

@@josphineogugua will do.. Thank you

[@richardwitterland4622]

Jullie zijn zo grappig 👍🏼

[@maguguthwala8771]

I laughed hard. Twee maand geliefde lol.

[@tolulopeokuneye4124]

Hi Josephine.. great video. I’ll like to connect, I’m coming to the Netherlands soon

[@larisaloredana5172]

👍👍👍

[@DavidMichaSilva]

Wow, this is so AWESOME!! GAAF hoor!! Way to go!!

[@florenceasiimwe5532]

Did you have to go to school for that or online? Please if school share it thanks

[@josphineogugua]

Yes he went to a language school. Direct Dutch institute in DenHaag.

[@alexmeyjes5533]

Well said , I might add only : Don't be afraid to mess up as you said and remember most people will so appreciate your effort to learn their language they will forgive you anything . True from personal experience in French and Spanish and German . Not so much with English, since the English speaking community all over the world seems to think everyone ought to be speaking English .That was true for the English Colonial Empire as much as it is for the current US empire.

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Alex. I’ve had a great experience here in the Netherlands. People are more forgiving especially once they see the effort. As an English speaker with an accent 😄, I totally understand what you mean.

[@carzcaren]

I am in the process to migrate to the Netherlands. I need to learn Dutch for my work. I am currently using a language app to learn basic Dutch but i dont feel like its working .kindly share recommended online courses for expats who need to learn Dutch from basics to advanced level for proffessionals(C1, B2). Thank you.

[@mayastv9280]

Its similar to Afrikaans, here in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@sinethembaotusanya]

yooh those mistakes 😆so funny!

[@mojisolaog]

I laughed so hard😅 wahala be like foreplay

[@josphineogugua]

As in eh🤣🤣🤣

[@kepjiomaily1299]

Wauw so nice im German and I find Dutch/flemish really similar to vioce vocolabary not. 💕

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Kepjio, indeed they sound similar but are quite different I believe 😊

[@valiantgold442]

they come fromt the same langue thtee (germanic tribes)

[@_JoyceArt]

Ik heb 2 maanden geleefd = I have lived 2 months…. Never ever be afraid to make mistakes, but also don’t be surprised that I’d giggle hard, because that was hilarious. Oh dear, the others are even funnier. My very first boyfriend was Angolan, and he found the words knoflook en uien, too similar to knuffelen en aaien. As for tips, I’m currently learning Korean, using an app, Duolingo. Just the free version. It’s a different method than all the other languages I’ve learned in school, but I’m doing it everyday for 2 months now, and there are certainly more and more words hanging around in my head. So now when I watch a Korean tv-show, I recognize words. That’s another tip: watch something on tv you’re interested in. And in the past, I’ve lend my comics (Suske & Wiske) to a manager who’s Austrian, but wanted to learn Dutch.

[@josphineogugua]

Dank je veel. Thanks so much for your tips and yes it's okay to giggle hard cos it's soo funny sometimes. I'm still.learn Dutch and I try to watch some Dutch shows. I find myself recognising words and even sentences 🤗

[@worshipthelordwithdance28]

'Wil je vrijen in het weekend?' in plaats van 'ben je vrij in het weekeind'?

[@ayubarosalia9362]

I'm dutch speaking, but married a man from Curacao, and it is so difficult for me to speak fluent papiamentu! Not everybody learns a language fast. Somebody are fast learners, because they have feelings for!!

[@josphineogugua]

Hi Ayuba, Thanks for sharing your story. I’ve found learning Dutch a bit slow too but I think with more time and practice, your papiamentu will be better🤗

[@colonsfcolon]

Another great tip: watch Dutch vloggers, every day 20-30min of constant Dutch, while its also entertaining if you finally understand it! This is my favourite: www.youtube.com/@GameplayWorldXL Dont be distracted by the link name he's a vlogger! Also, on KZbin, don't turn on subtitles thinking it will improve your Dutch, because these subtitles are half of the time wrong.

[@timmypunt3565]

Great tips. It is even the case that in the French Foreign legion, they take the approach that only and I mean ONLY French is allowed to be spoken. They start with simple training, so you can just watch what people who understand are doing and derive the meaning of the instruction from that. (unlike us regular citizens, they get punished when caught speaking other languages, but that's besides the point.) If you are only able to use the language you are learning, you are forced, have no easy escape back to an international language, so you pick up quickly. The legionnaires are astoundingly quick in picking up a language that is completely foreign to them.

[@charlotterhotilde7388]

I am a french born polyglot and whenever people ask me…I genuinely don’t know what to say. I am able to learn any language and also sound exactly like a native. I like it because I can get away with things😀. And I don’t like people knowing where I am from as I believe the world is home to me not a specific place. But one thing I know for sure is when I travel I stay away from anyone that speaks a language that already speak cause I have no interest of being friends with them lol.

[@besouledmusic418]

Hi. Im moving the netherlands soon with a partner visa. Can you share which online platform did your husband use to prepare for Civic integration Exam?

[@josphineogugua]

Hi, My husband didn’t need to write the civic integration exam. But there are practice exams on the civic integration exam website. www.inburgeren.nl/en/taking-the-integration-exam/practicing.jsp

[@IAMCHIDERA]

What 4-week-course did you take?

[@Urla398]

Ik beging met een voorstel

[@bartw8523]

Your saying "dank je veel" but it is "dank je wel". But you can also say "veel dank or velen malen dank"

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much for explaining this. I think I’ve learnt something new😊🙈

[@tonnycroezen85]

Wel "velen malen dank" might be something Flemish, because this is not being used in practice in The Netherlands. "Hartelijk dank" is the most common way.

[@valiantgold442]

@@tonnycroezen85 it is used.. flemish is just dutch a bit of an older style, but it still is dutch

[@tonnycroezen85]

@@valiantgold442 Which confirms what I say, that it is not used in The Netherlands, but it is used in Belgium (or perhaps in Dutch parts near Belgium).

[@valiantgold442]

@@tonnycroezen85 its used everywhere in NL... some do some dont (the upper class use it more often)

[@maidenekker]

This is so nice! Please do have the nerve to speak a new language, it is the only way to learn and it is very much appreciated i think. My friend had an American neighbour (in the Netherlands) who tried to learn Dutch. She spoke about the rent (de huur) which was high. Because of her accent she pronounced it in an American way and she said: de hoer is zo duur! Which translates as: the prostitute is so expensive.

[@josphineogugua]

Hahahahahah🤣🤣🤣 this is soo funny🤣. Thanks so much for sharing 🤗

[@maguguthwala8771]

I'm South African I find Dutch very familiar to what we have here Afrikaans since Dutchies were our colonizers... I understand 50% of Dutch when I read it without translating.

[@valiantgold442]

you speak dutch thats mixed with 2 local langues

[@naledivimbani]

Youre lucky, I didnt even learn that much Afrikaans because the govt dropped it the minute it was not compulsoru. (Transkei). @Josephine do you recommend the Duolingo app to study Dutch? I noticed your husband spoke about studying through grammar or through conversations/words and their meanings. Im more analytical but i dont know which app would be good for that. Im in South Africa, planning to move.

[@valiantgold442]

@@naledivimbani duolingo is quit good 🙌 *or use learning pro

[@naledivimbani]

@@valiantgold442 Thanks

[@quinto34]

Koel!

[@sanzr617]

These are great tips for new language skills. I am learning my language Māori and Korean. I enjoy it though I’m not vocally confident. Planning anticipated situations and conversations is a great idea.

[@josphineogugua]

Thank you for your comment. And all the best with learning👌🏾

[@tarquinmidwinter2056]

My most memorable mistake, when talking to one of my wife's relatives: De huizen aan de overkant zijn hoerhuizen. (Should have been huurhuizen, of course).

[@ziziphomfiki1836]

😂😂😂

[@janvandoren8910]

Hi guys, I very much appreciate your channel and your ‘struggle ’ to learn Dutch. But as a Dutchman with an Asian spouse, I think I should warn you that the Dutch are much more considerate with a non Dutch speaking female than they are with a non Dutch speaking male. Probably more a “sexist” thing than “race” “thing”. A female struggling with the language is much more charming to many Dutch than a male. Shame on us Dutch ☺️. But don’t let any of that keep you from working on your Dutch. Your hard work is much appreciated. And especially for the not native male, very necessary. My apologies for that. Looking around me that just seems the way it is. But hey… always welcome to have a beer in any language…. 😎

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much Jan for the heads-up. What an amazing time to be a woman😁😁. I dunno why but it feels slightly good to have the advantage but I’m hoping to get better in Dutch as soon as possible. Thanks for the invitation 🍻🍻

[@AllHope23]

voorspel 🤣🤣

[@Bart19551]

:) :) :)

[@okwuegbuta1473]

Hi please I want to know if asylum seekers can work in the Netherlands

[@colonsfcolon]

I like that dude, he's kinda funny

[@daluzsoares]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@louisdewit4429]

4.00. The lady has been here 3 years and little effort. That, with the lack of care from the Dutch concerning their language and culture to survive ánd their laziness to assist a foreign person, easier to blab in their ‘steenkolen’ English, is a problem and quite ridiculous. I’m moving to Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and am learning Amharic. Pro-active.

[@strawberry-jq9fu]

Wat ga jij doen in Ethiopië ?💀💀💀

[@louisdewit4429]

@@strawberry-jq9fu - Rentenieren.

[@worshipthelordwithdance28]

I do not recognize a Nigerian accent in your husbands speaking. That alone is enough to know he can learn other languages fast. Your Nigerian accent is far away, but I can hear it.

[@josphineogugua]

Hahahah. Okay then, I’ve got to let him know this😆😆. Thanks for your comment

[@ayubarosalia9362]

Your husband look so like men in Surinam.

[@BlackWolfLeon]

Ben je vrij in het weekend? (Are you free in the weekend?) - vs - Ben je Vrijen in het weekend? (Are you having sex in the weekend?)

[@balloe3466]

Lag helemaal dubbel Een ongeluk zit in een kleine hoek

[@petertraudes106]

Dutch is not a language but a speech impediment.

[@akinboileomobola2711]

Please your email ma