You don’t need another article telling you that “Dutch is spoken by 25 million people” or that “language learning apps have revolutionized education.” You want to know which language app to download tonight so you can start learning Dutch tomorrow. The short answer: Babbel is the best app for Dutch beginners who want structured lessons, …
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Pronouns are essential in any language, helping you introduce yourself, share stories, and connect with others. Using the right pronoun not only makes conversations flow naturally, but also helps you sound more like a native speaker. However, Dutch pronouns can be tricky—choosing the right one often depends on context, gender, and grammar rules. This guide …
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If you’re learning Dutch, you’ve probably realized that the Dutch don’t always speak like your textbook or language app suggests. In real-life conversations, Dutch people often shorten words and throw in expressions that don’t make sense when translated literally. That’s because formal Dutch and spoken Dutch aren’t the same. Many courses focus on grammar and …
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When learning Dutch, many language enthusiasts quickly discover that speaking Dutch from The Netherlands doesn’t guarantee understanding people in Belgium and vice versa. Why’s that, you’re asking? Well, although both countries share the same language, a language that is officially called Dutch, there are significant differences. This guide will delve into the Flemish vs. Dutch …
When I consider all of the tools available for learning languages today and compare them to what I had available when I first started, I’m amazed by the range of options. There are apps available for almost every leg of a student’s journey. However, the range of options can also be a little overwhelming. So …
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Regardless of what Dutch language level you aspire toward, learning how to greet people and how to respond in kind will prove to be a fundamental part of your vocabulary. In a previous article, we went into detail about all the different ways to say hello in Dutch. However, a typical follow-up to that is …
Grammar is a fundamental part of learning any new language but that doesn’t make it any more appealing for many learners. When I first started my journey with Dutch, I purposefully avoided studying grammar whenever I could. I disliked grammar enough in my first language, let alone trying to wrestle with it in a second …
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Choosing to learn a new language can be an immensely rewarding path to choose. It opens up new opportunities and offers the potential for experiences that you might not otherwise have access to. It allows you to experience a country and its culture with greater clarity and intimacy, stepping beyond the limited bounds of a …
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Learning a basic greeting will likely be one of the first things you pick up as you embark on your Dutch language studies. Regardless of your motivation for studying Dutch, be it travel, work, or interacting with friends or family, a basic greeting is always a useful piece of vocabulary to have on hand. In …
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When I first moved to the Netherlands with my family, I was a teenager who couldn’t speak a word of Dutch. I remember sitting down in front of the TV, turning the channel to my favorite program, and realizing with dismay that I had no idea what any of the characters were saying. It’s been …
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