Language Learning

Settling into the Netherlands is much easier when you can talk to the locals. Dive into learning Dutch to unlock a world of culture, communication, and opportunities at every skill level.

How to learn Dutch: language courses, tips, and tools

Want to learn Dutch but not sure where to start? Here’s what you need to know about language courses and why it’s really not that difficult.

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Learn Dutch fast with an intensive language course

Want to learn Dutch fast? Intensive courses pack months of learning into weeks, helping you speak Dutch with confidence in no time.

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Introduction to Dutch: the Netherlands’ official language

With its many dialects, unexpected sounds, and tricky grammar rules, the Dutch language has more to it than meets the eye (or ear).

Teaching in the Netherlands

Teachers with foreign teaching credentials must meet the standards set by the Dutch Ministry of Education. We outline the steps to find out if you qualify to teach in the Netherlands.

Funny Dutch words

Add some fun to your language-learning journey in the Netherlands with these funny Dutch words and expressions.

20 hilarious Dutch expressions – and how to use them

Only in the Netherlands can you feel ‘chickenskin’ or ‘chickendelicious’, and is it a good thing to be someone who ‘screws ants’?

10 cool Dutch words that have no English translation

Impress your friends and charm people in the Netherlands with these cool Dutch words that have no English equivalent.

English courses in the Netherlands

Although Dutch is the Netherlands’ first language, English is also very useful. Discover your options for English classes in the Netherlands.