Universiteit van Nederland

Free mini-lectures by leading Dutch academics — TED talks in academic Dutch.

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What it actually is

Dutch professors give short, well-produced lectures on sleep science, neurology, technology, history and law, released free as both video and podcast. For advanced learners it is the natural next step after news: structured argument, abstract vocabulary and a single clear speaker rather than crosstalk. Completely free, with subtitles available on the video versions. It is made for Dutch native speakers, so specialist terminology comes without explanation.

What it covers

  • Listening
  • Vocabulary
  • Immersion

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