I actually pondered posting this type of post for a while, but was too embarrassed. But when it comes to learning Dutch, there’s nothing more embarrassing than trying to pronounce the hard “g” (pronounced kh). Which I can do semi decently now, after a year of practicing. Of course, semi decently for a buitenlander (foreigner).
But I’ve had my share of embarrassment learning Dutch…
Life in the Hague 