An intensive weekly pronunciation program focused on the defining feature of Flemish and southern Dutch dialects: the zachte g (soft g). Each week, you’ll receive live, personalized critique and feedback on your pronunciation from an expert instructor.

What you’ll master:

• Soft G (zachte g) production — The velar fricative unique to Flemish, Brabantian, and Limburgish dialects, with proper tongue placement and airflow
• Hard G (harde g) awareness — Understanding the uvular fricative of standard Netherlands Dutch and when/where it’s used
• Regional variation mapping — How the g shifts across Antwerp, Ghent, Brussels, Bruges, Limburg, and Noord-Brabant
• Connected speech patterns — Applying correct g pronunciation in natural conversation flow, not just isolated words
• Common pitfalls — Avoiding the overcorrection, aspiration, and vowel distortion that mark non-native speakers

How it works:

🎙️ Weekly live session with real-time pronunciation critique
📝 Personalized feedback on your recordings between sessions
📚 Structured course materials covering phonetics, minimal pairs, and regional maps
💬 Community chat with fellow learners for daily practice

Whether you’re learning Dutch as a second language, preparing for life in Flanders, or refining your Flemish dialect for professional or personal reasons — this is the only program dedicated entirely to mastering the g that defines how you sound.