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Learning the Dutch language

Last updated: 07/11/2024, 15:34

If you would like to learn Dutch, on this page you will find several (free) opportunities to learn Dutch.

Language lesson from Juf NaTAALka

Learning Dutch is not easy. To help you, Juf NaTAALka makes useful videos in which she teaches you the Dutch language. Juf NaTAALka was born and raised in Kiev and has been living in the Netherlands for years.

In cooperation with VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN), she teaches you the Dutch language in a fun way. She also includes Dutch customs and adds a touch of Ukrainian. The lessons are available on Juf NaTAALka's YouTube channel.

If you want to learn about a specific topic and it is not yet in the list of videos, simply leave a comment on one of Juf NaTAALka's videos and let us know what topic you would like to find out more about. Have fun learning, reading, writing and of course: speaking!

Juf NaTAALka introduces herself

Learn Dutch together with other Ukrainians

Do you enjoy learning Dutch in a group?

VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN)
gives Dutch language lessons in various places throughout the Netherlands. You learn the Dutch language together with other refugees. The lessons are taught by volunteers.

Sign up for Dutch lessons via this link

. We will then see if there is a location near you that offers language lessons.

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Useful websites and apps for learning Dutch

Visit the Italki website

Via Italki's website, you can learn several new languages, including Dutch. The website, which is also available as an app, allows you to get in touch with language teachers or native speakers. So you can get 1-on-1 lessons at good quality. You can choose to pay for lessons with language teachers, or you can communicate with other language partners for free.
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Learning Dutch via a podcast

The free version is comprehensive enough to get acquainted with the Dutch language. After creating an account, you can specify your own starting level. You can also listen to several episodes of DutchPod101.com via Spotify.
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Discovering Dutch culture with 'Een beetje Nederlands'

If you can already speak a little Dutch and want to learn about Dutch culture and history, this podcast will help you learn about typical Dutch topics, such as: 'beschuit met muisjes' and the 'Elfstedentocht'. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify.
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Learning Dutch with your favourite series or film

If you enjoy watching Netflix series, you can download the extension 'Language Reactor' via the internet browser Google Chrome. This extension allows you to watch your favourite Netflix series or film in two languages at the same time.
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