Dutch L

I think Dutch L is very similar to English L, but speakers of other languages may not have it that easy.
When I say the proper Dutch L, I put the tip of my tongue just above my top front teeth, or a little farther up against the palate; the tongue tip is widthwise slightly curled. When I put the tip of my tongue uncurled against my top front teeth or even between my front teeth, the L will be what I'd call 'fat' or 'lazy.' (I'll spare you the examples.)

Lekker lui liggen lezen - hear
Leentje leerde Lotje lopen langs de lange Lindelaan - hear
De leuke lolbroek lachte luid - hear - 2
Lies is lastig en laat alles liggen hear
Lichtgeel is Joliens lievelingskleur hear - 2
De lieve leidsters liepen langzaam langs de Lindelaan hear

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