Shadowing: the fastest way to sound more Dutch 🗣️

1. Take 10–20 seconds of clear Dutch audio (a news item for learners, a podcast). 2. Listen once with the transcript. 3. Play it again and speak along, half a second behind. 4. Copy the melody, not just the words. 5. Record yourself and compare. Do it for 5 minutes a day for two weeks. Most learners notice their "g", "ui" and "ij" improve, and they speak with fewer pauses.