Paid Audio Recording Study (Dutch-Netherlands)

Who we're looking for: Native Dutch speakers, proficient in English Genuinely bilingual - for example, you grew up speaking both languages, lived abroad, or regularly speak both at work or home Adults 18+ (diverse age range welcome) Outgoing and comfortable speaking conversationally for extended time (up to 30 minutes at a time) Have a stable internet connection and a dedicated external microphone (or headset with microphone) What you'll do: You'll join an online call from your own device with 1 other participant. We'll record a natural conversation in your native language - but here's the twist: as you talk, you'll naturally mix in English words and phrases too, the way many bilingual speakers do in everyday life (for example, switching mid-sentence to an English word, or saying a full sentence in English before switching back). This is called "code switching." Simple conversation parameters: Roughly 1 out of every several sentences should naturally include English. Just talk the way you would with bilingual friends or family - dropping in English phrases and sentences naturally, without translating or explaining them. Ensure you do not reveal any PII (Personally Identifying Information) about yourself or others Avoid toxic or sensitive topics Speak expressively! Sentence- and discourse-level prosodic variation consistent with naturalistic dialog, including pitch variation, rhythm, and intonation Pragmatic engagement: Speech reflects conversational intent and responsiveness (e.g. natural conversational pace of turn-taking) Dutch Example: "Ik ben gisteren met mijn zus naar de bioscoop geweest, en anyway, the movie was so much better than I expected. Daarna zijn we nog snel iets gaan eten." We want natural code-switching where English mixes into the native-language conversation — mostly single words or short phrases, with full English sentences acceptable but appearing less often. Conversation topics can include, among others: Talking about a news event you've been following Discussing finance, healthcare, customer service or restaurant experiences, and/or technology Important: Session format Only native speakers are eligible to participate 2 participants per recording Minimum 7 recordings per session Location: Remote — recorded on your own device, from anywhere (as long as there is no background noise whatsoever) If you would like to recommend a friend or a family member to have the conversation with, this can be done during the Application process. Paid a total of $85.64 (USD) for a recording session which lasts 3.5 hours. Apply here: https://onetake.oneforma.com/r/nuvdjH