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De TaalstaatPodcast · Online (Global)75/100
Learn Dutch with LiannePodcast · Online (Global)74/100
De Taalstaat vs Learn Dutch with Lianne
A fit check, not a scoreboard: who wins for which goal, and who each option is the wrong pick for.
De TaalstaatPodcast · Online (Global)75/100NPO Radio 1 podcast about the Dutch language. Hosted by Frits Spits. Cultural depth and language insights.
Full profile →Learn Dutch with LiannePodcast · Online (Global)74/100100% Dutch podcast covering Dutch culture and language. Easy-to-follow content for steady listening skill development.
Full profile →Quick verdict
De Taalstaat and Learn Dutch with Lianne sit within a few fit points (75 vs 74). Pick on format and goal, not vanity score.
Side by side
| Factor | De Taalstaat | Learn Dutch with Lianne |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 74 |
| Type | Podcast | Podcast |
| City | Online (Global) | Online (Global) |
| Region | Global | Global |
| Levels | B2, C1 | A2, B1, B2 |
| Online | Yes | Yes |
| In person | No | No |
| Focus | Language, Culture, Radio | Listening, Culture, Slow Dutch |
Yellow marks the stronger side on that row.
Best for, not for
De Taalstaat
Best for
- Learners who need listening input and culture on top of lessons.
- Remote learners outside a school city.
Not for
- Absolute beginners with zero vocab: start a course or tutor first.
- Anyone treating passive listening as a full learning plan.
Learn Dutch with Lianne
Best for
- Learners who need listening input and culture on top of lessons.
- Remote learners outside a school city.
Not for
- Absolute beginners with zero vocab: start a course or tutor first.
- Anyone treating passive listening as a full learning plan.
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