LEARN DUTCH FOR BEGINNERS // Nederlands voor beginners 😍 (Gratis NT2-cursus van A0 naar A1)

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  • @learndutchwithkim
    @learndutchwithkim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    *Do you want to get access to even MORE materials? Check my Patreon page* www.patreon.com/learndutchwithkim

    • @GutoKowalski70
      @GutoKowalski70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kim, you are beautiful, nice and kind. Greetings from Brazil. 🇧🇷🇳🇱🌷

    • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
      @sleepsmartsmashstress740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MORE materials? Are you crazy Kim. Just staring at your is enough for me to master Dutch. That is how warmth of sun reaches the objects and people on the planet. Raditaion! You radiate Dutch.

    • @forpeaceachreyswordlastresort
      @forpeaceachreyswordlastresort 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes teacher!

    • @forpeaceachreyswordlastresort
      @forpeaceachreyswordlastresort ปีที่แล้ว

      But teacher in future I might need some courses of dutchies!
      Could you please help me, in that currently my financial situation is not good, bit like my country!

  • @cherk585
    @cherk585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    I’m from France and i’m trying to learn dutch for no reason 😂😂💪🏻

    • @learndutchwithkim
      @learndutchwithkim  3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Wat leuk! How great! Good luck!

    • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
      @sleepsmartsmashstress740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Your reason now is being infatuted with Kim. You would find there are at least 5% French words in Dutch although it is called a cousin of German with shamelessly loaned English words. Dutch sure is not the hallmark of originality But then French and English share words between the two shamelessly too.

    • @markjasper1127
      @markjasper1127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I’m American and I find Dutch much harder than French

    • @cherk585
      @cherk585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@markjasper1127 well it’s different but for me dutch is easier than french and german, and dutch has 60% vocabulary in common with english so you’ll see dutch will be more understandable. Anyways good luck with the french

    • @Leo-or4qo
      @Leo-or4qo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ,mdrrr t'as délires chelou toi, mais bon courage! elle est compliquée cette langue

  • @adithyasoyza9609
    @adithyasoyza9609 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    After 4 years here I am to learn Dutch with you. it's beyond my expectations! Thank you so much for making.

  • @jeremiaha5167
    @jeremiaha5167 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I've lived in the Netherlands for more than a year. I used language apps but with not a lot of success.
    I was getting a haircut today and the barber - Iraqi who lived in Germany and moved to Netherlands a year ago- told me to check out Dutch YT lessons. I somehow never thought to have a look on YT. And now here I am :)

    • @Bouchra__
      @Bouchra__ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you learn dutch??

  • @Fujfjkfuovduj
    @Fujfjkfuovduj ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hi) I’m from Russia) I have so many friends in the Netherlands. I’m starting to learn Dutch to surprise them 😂

  • @eslamgamal2288
    @eslamgamal2288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    after two years of searching to learn dutch. Finally, you are here

    • @learndutchwithkim
      @learndutchwithkim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you 😊 good luck and enjoy!

    • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
      @sleepsmartsmashstress740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Learn Dutch with Kim

    • @kame9
      @kame9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      did checked bart de paul?
      he is funny too, with kim and bart both can master the language a bit better

    • @ahmedabdulrahman8363
      @ahmedabdulrahman8363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do we have Dutch language jobs in Cairo ?

  • @nauticaorangewatchbg9923
    @nauticaorangewatchbg9923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    5 euros!!! dat is geweldig!!! In most countries they don't even teach Dutch ! Ones they do, they charge way too much! Dank je wel! I will certainly enroll! Thank you so much!!!

  • @BazArt-x6r
    @BazArt-x6r 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm from the UK and the Netherlands is my Favourite country. Really want to learn Dutch and no idea where to start... until now!! So glad I found your channel!! Thank you so much :)

    • @michaelcolley1631
      @michaelcolley1631 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me too. I live in Harwich so it’s easy to catch the ferry. Good luck with your progress.

  • @irinasobotovych3729
    @irinasobotovych3729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I was looking for comprehensive logical and fun Dutch classes online and this one is exactly the best. Kim, dank je voor je werk!

  • @kendraa7013
    @kendraa7013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just moved to Amsterdam from the States for my studies and trying to buckle down and learn as much as I can while I'm here. Looking forward to getting started, thank you for making this!

  • @marissapayne5535
    @marissapayne5535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you so much! I'm studying abroad in Belgium this summer, so I wanted to learn some Dutch and maybe some French, but I wasn't sure where to start. You're a lifesaver!

  • @natasza1236
    @natasza1236 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I started dutch studies in October and your videos really help me to sume up some things I've learnt

  • @italianmuser
    @italianmuser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dankjewel, ik heb Nederlands lang niet gesproken en dus ik heb zoveel van de grammatica vergeten! Dit is wat ik nodig heb 😍 ik wacht op de A2>B1 cursus en I will surely enroll! ❤

  • @triciaphenicie5358
    @triciaphenicie5358 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for this beginners course in the Dutch language. I have Dutch heritage and am hoping to visit the Netherlands for my first time in 2024. I thought it would be fun to learn some of the native language!

    • @dunemae
      @dunemae ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to go 2024 as well!

    • @melissavang3167
      @melissavang3167 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same!

  • @peterjmaida2057
    @peterjmaida2057 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have always had a fascination with the Dutch language. Learning a language keeps the brain neurons active and I am 54 years old. You are a great teacher

  • @eralitawati2108
    @eralitawati2108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I used to learn Dutch but I know I have forgotten everthing so I am gonna start again reviewing my Dutch from the beginning.

  • @Nana-gp5jr
    @Nana-gp5jr หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I lived in Belgium for about 3 years and learned Dutch but then when I moved to Italy I had no one to talk in Dutch with so I lost the language completely. So here I am trying to gain it back!

  • @paingsoekhant8731
    @paingsoekhant8731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am from Myanmar who adore the culture, language and beauty of the Netherlands.

  • @defneymisim0
    @defneymisim0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from Turkey and I want to learn Dutch so much and I want to learn Netherlands culture and everything about Netherlands too because i want to live there Netherlands is the best country ever!

  • @ucouldnev
    @ucouldnev ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m from Russia, and I’m learning Dutch cuz I wanna move to the Netherlands in the future☺️ Amsterdam is such a beautiful city🇳🇱💕

    • @reroman3950
      @reroman3950 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Eh there's better cities in nederlands

  • @nusaibaaaa
    @nusaibaaaa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +201

    learning dutch for joost klein

    • @ChronicEggy
      @ChronicEggy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      me too omg

    • @flowerboyT
      @flowerboyT 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      same

    • @maxh6992
      @maxh6992 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      LMFAOOOO SAME

    • @evierose7945
      @evierose7945 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Same

    • @ayoubrmapping
      @ayoubrmapping 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Om me tooo 😂🇳🇱

  • @user-ls1bw2uw1j
    @user-ls1bw2uw1j ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This seems very efficient and professional! I'm looking forward to learning from your videos. I decided to learn Dutch because I plan on moving there within the next 10 years. I'm from Finland

  • @noreenfazal9598
    @noreenfazal9598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    happy to have you on the journey to learn Dutch.

  • @SueMcDonalds-ju8ey
    @SueMcDonalds-ju8ey 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to be the only person in my family who doesn’t know how to speak Dutch thanks to you I know how to speak Dutch thank you very much

  • @aaradhyamohabir726
    @aaradhyamohabir726 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dank je wel kim you are the best teacher ever 😀😀😀😀

  • @dangavrila1287
    @dangavrila1287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Priceless, I was looking for something like this and it's beyond my expectations! Looking forward for the experience, thank you so much!

  • @martinbrizuela9232
    @martinbrizuela9232 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been wanting to learn some dutch for a long time, even though it's categorized as one of the most difficult languages of the germanic family, it's time to face the challenge.
    Visited the Netherlands numerous times and spoke to the locals in English but the next time surely I'll be able to greet someone in this beautiful language!
    Finally a beginners course! Thank you Kim for the time you spent making these series of videos and generosity for uploading them for free!

  • @Meepmeephihi
    @Meepmeephihi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I fell in love with how the flow of the language Dutch has, and now I’m trying to learn it ~

  • @starry000
    @starry000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Zijn echt goed hoor! Im from suriname so ik kijk dit voor school bye bye now😀

  • @AlvarM
    @AlvarM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love your idea, specially because you make things so easy to learn! Have you ever seen the course "Let's learn Japanese!"? It's entirely available here in TH-cam. The format is really good, maybe it can give you some more inspiration? Not that you need it!

    • @learndutchwithkim
      @learndutchwithkim  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Alvar! :) I haven't seen it, but I'll definitely will take a look! It's always good to see how others make courses and learn from them 😊

  • @cosminpopa8208
    @cosminpopa8208 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank god i found a subjective teacher for free lessons it s so hard alone. blessed be old witch

  • @esraaal-rashed3936
    @esraaal-rashed3936 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the generosity and the resources offered here.

  • @elisapaguirigantv9288
    @elisapaguirigantv9288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey maam. I'm from Hongkong but Filipina so I need to learn a basic Dutch language I saw and heard many channels on TH-cam but they are very fast to talk. And now I saw on TH-cam and I'm subscribed you with my phone and tab so I can see you always. I like so much your channel and I can study soon and get my couse to have certificate as my requirement to go Netherlands. Thank you and keep safe.

    • @learndutchwithkim
      @learndutchwithkim  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your nice message!! Good luck!

  • @LTQD10
    @LTQD10 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ik been mexicaan .. !!! And I will learn Dutch from scratch BUT also from the language of Shakespeare.!

  • @sarasalim6202
    @sarasalim6202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the best teacher 👩‍🏫 . After 2 years I found you . My friend said to me about you.

  • @jackmellor5536
    @jackmellor5536 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm learning both Dutch and German. I find both languages intresting and want to know about the similarities and diffrences between the two languages. I heard on one channel centeries ago they were once the same language and gradually evolved diffrently.

    • @مريمسليمان-ش7ي
      @مريمسليمان-ش7ي 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm here for similar reasons!
      I'm into linguistics and want to learn a third language.
      checking Dutch (and hopefully German) because Google says they are the closest to English and will be easier to grasp.

  • @nouri5550
    @nouri5550 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Im from Indonesia.. this channel can help me to studying my Dutch Language

  • @RLDeniz
    @RLDeniz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I am so excited! This is really sounds great 🥳✨

  • @fabiomizukai7709
    @fabiomizukai7709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am from Brazil. Great course, thank you very much!!!

    • @Kprof
      @Kprof 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oi irmão.TMJ. Tou no SP. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Força e bom estudos

  • @sleepsmartsmashstress8705
    @sleepsmartsmashstress8705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kim, dank je voor je werk!

  • @ServJesus7
    @ServJesus7 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOUUU!!! Much love from Central New York (America)

  • @QalabIAbbas-ng7hi
    @QalabIAbbas-ng7hi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like your teach style. Your are my best teacher❤

  • @pawanaryal3798
    @pawanaryal3798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thankyou so much for your nice support for us. Love from nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

  • @maestrakarlalauraruizdevel5934
    @maestrakarlalauraruizdevel5934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ik hou van je lessen ! Groetjes

  • @bergman6581
    @bergman6581 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm watching dutch series and films with dutch subtitles on Netflix and it helps a lot listening the dialog and how it is written.

  • @mikeghandour8
    @mikeghandour8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to learn speaking Dutch I like the accent too so Unique

  • @Panagiwths-q9y
    @Panagiwths-q9y 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hallo,ik kom uit Griekenland en ik spreek een beetje Nederlands so im watching this video to learn more

  • @sansch18
    @sansch18 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a descendant of Indonesian-Dutch make me wanna learn this, dank je wel!

  • @earlgreyknits1178
    @earlgreyknits1178 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is really cool! Thank you for making these! My husband and I are American and plan on going to the Netherlands in a little over a year. I hate the idea of not knowing any Dutch when we go. Originally I was going to look into Rosetta Stone or Babbel but I’ll try this first and see. :)

  • @danx3004
    @danx3004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg. I love your videos. Super helpful. I love Dutch language and The Netherlands. Greeting from Mexico ❤️

    • @learndutchwithkim
      @learndutchwithkim  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great to hear that, thank you and good luck!

  • @ClassyGyal
    @ClassyGyal 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know they speak english in the netherlands but im going soon and i want to learn. Thank you for this course ❤

  • @josemiguelsepulveda5196
    @josemiguelsepulveda5196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dank je wel!
    I'm a complete beginner but with your actitude and this classes i'm 100% sure i will learn a very good dutch

  • @bobliang5571
    @bobliang5571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    please keep on .you help me a lot !

  • @twinshotzero7619
    @twinshotzero7619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Happy that i found this channel, excellent content :D
    I am supposed to learn dutch by next year for university it helps a lot :D

  • @nooral33in
    @nooral33in 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    انصح بهذه القناة ..ألاخوه الناطقين باللغة العربية.
    Ik raad dit kanaal aan.. voor Arabisch sprekende broeders.
    I recommend this channel.. for Arabic speaking brothers

    • @Kprof
      @Kprof 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Salem khoya

  • @Marcia98Fontes
    @Marcia98Fontes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello Kim...I'm from Brazil. I love your classes, just becouse you explain thinks so easy to learn. I am reviwing the Dutch with you, You are fantastic! I'm alread enroll at Patreon.
    Dank je well!!

    • @learndutchwithkim
      @learndutchwithkim  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hoi Márcia, thank you!! And I saw you’re a patron, that’s so great! I’ve send you a message :)

    • @rebeca1575
      @rebeca1575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m from Brazil too.

  • @eimaldorani
    @eimaldorani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sounds very interesting. Dank je wel.

  • @agravision6020
    @agravision6020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dank je wel Kim! groet uit Indonesië

  • @Josco31
    @Josco31 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Goedenacht, Kim!

  • @Hamilton80200
    @Hamilton80200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi ik ben blij je nieuwe leerling te zijn ik kom uit parijs

  • @Feቨen
    @Feቨen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou for your support

  • @profeuphorbe
    @profeuphorbe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Kim, let's start to skill in dutch. I'm also french native (like other viewers) but I do speak German and English. Perhaps it's gonna be easier. let's check it out :) What about motivation ? a new language, perhaps understanding more efficiently what favorites band mates (delain our WT as example) say in conversation :) And may be challenge belgian friends in Dutch

    • @profeuphorbe
      @profeuphorbe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And to be 100 % honest: smiling people give me extra motivation. Thx for smiling Kim.

  • @maxichandra8836
    @maxichandra8836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goedenavond, Kim.

  • @Docoui
    @Docoui 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm from US but me and my family went to Amsterdam so I thought I'd learn!!! ;)

  • @mikaelrundqvist2338
    @mikaelrundqvist2338 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dank je veel. Ik ben Mikael uit Schweden. I have plans to go to the Netherlands för my 60:s anniversary next year and really want to speak some dutch then.

  • @dwikurniaramadhani5815
    @dwikurniaramadhani5815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I'm glad I found this video. I've really wanted to learn Dutch since last year.
    Would you mind to putting Indonesian as one of the subtitles?

  • @meiling230
    @meiling230 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goedendag Kim 🙏 dank u wel

  • @mangasdenise
    @mangasdenise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! I'm Brazilian. I'm very happy, I am living in Lelystad, Nederland and want learn Dutch.❤️🇧🇷🇱🇺 My English is horrible 😳😂but I trying.

  • @KimberlyMacharia
    @KimberlyMacharia หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am from the U.S. but my family is dutch . So I want to learn and visit the Netherlands

  • @WarrenPostma
    @WarrenPostma 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is cool. I have some Dutch heritage, my grandfather Herman Arjen Postma came from the Netherlands to Canada before the second world war, and my father was born in Canada, and never learned much Dutch.

  • @MazenArafat
    @MazenArafat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, I'm a new student

  • @bunnyselite939
    @bunnyselite939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i’m german and i think dutch sounds so cool thats why i’m here :)

  • @martinaraggio7131
    @martinaraggio7131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dank je wel! It would be nice if you could create a video where you explain how you started your channel and how you work, maybe as a form of dutch lesson :) ik zou geinteresseerd zijn! Groetjes :)

    • @learndutchwithkim
      @learndutchwithkim  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Martina, I made a video about how I make my videos ;-) you can look it up in the playlist called “vlogs”

  • @SSR_Detaling
    @SSR_Detaling 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im not beginner anymore by watching ur classes thanks a lot

  • @w-e-a.c..2264
    @w-e-a.c..2264 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks god for finding you dear ma'am. I couldn't manage to find an excellent channel luckily I found you, I'm so happy now because ,I know, I can make great progress by following you

  • @maureensunshine5237
    @maureensunshine5237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just enrolled! Yupi 😆! Don’t know why I am so excited 😆💃🏻💃🏻

  • @stepha2642
    @stepha2642 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have a great voice.

  • @ToxinBrewer
    @ToxinBrewer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I go to the Netherlands tomorrow, thank you so much! 😭

  • @alice8156
    @alice8156 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a easy language, I understa d everything😃 Only after a minut I realised you speak english 😅

  • @half-vlogs1581
    @half-vlogs1581 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been on holiday to Amsterdam quite a few times now and I thought it’s best I learn a lil bit🙌🏽😂

  • @CallOfDestiny99
    @CallOfDestiny99 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love your energy ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @feliciamannering6743
    @feliciamannering6743 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m Indonesian with Dutch heritage but my opa and oma never taught me how to speak Dutch. I am 45 yrs old and very much interested in learning Dutch.

  • @safiadoublali5083
    @safiadoublali5083 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU SO MUCH SWEETY ❤, YOU ARE VERY HELPFUL.

  • @imdane4253
    @imdane4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dank je het was een goed lessen

  • @dennystreet2454
    @dennystreet2454 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I visited Rotterdam and I want to study Dutch already :)

  • @goldovr648
    @goldovr648 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Als je Nederlands wil leren dan moet je gewoon Duolingo gebruiken, dat heb ik gedaan. Top video

  • @dianaamwoka4426
    @dianaamwoka4426 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking for something like this. priceless!

  • @karleehooker7672
    @karleehooker7672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i’m so excited to watch all your videos! i am traveling to amsterdam soon, and i may even live there! i am trying to immerse myself currently. :)

  • @ginyalex
    @ginyalex 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! Thk you very much ! Looking forward to learning Dutch with you ❤

  • @Cookieplaygames
    @Cookieplaygames 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dit was echt makkelijk nu kan ik nederlands dank je wel he

  • @JimiKirous
    @JimiKirous หลายเดือนก่อน

    Learning since we will go to Belgium with my class for a few weeks, so gotta learn some basic words to be respectful :3

  • @anithamukara6499
    @anithamukara6499 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dat is echt moeilijk fijne dag verder

  • @Kaylayahoo
    @Kaylayahoo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to be able to speak dutch fluently when i was younger but unfortunately lost the ability once i moved away to a country that doesn't speak dutch when i was very young, hopefully I'll be able to speak it once more!

  • @reginaoctaviane7982
    @reginaoctaviane7982 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hii miss jautze! Goeiemiddag here in indonesiaa 🇮🇩

  • @danielamora2803
    @danielamora2803 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making.

  • @crislorenzoowsi5874
    @crislorenzoowsi5874 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I moved to Bonaire and so… now I’m interested in learning Dutch language

  • @forpeaceachreyswordlastresort
    @forpeaceachreyswordlastresort 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Teacher you are great!

  • @abuzakir5595
    @abuzakir5595 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am from Ethiopia thanks my dear

  • @dmstole
    @dmstole 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm braziliam guy and today I'm practing English and lear Dutch too. I'm begginers both, but I can to understand everything what you say. rsrsrs...

  • @animegirl2245
    @animegirl2245 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this free beginners course. My long time pen pal is from the Netherlands, she speaks English but her partner doesn't.