Your first steps in Dutch
Learn useful words, understand simple sentences and practise speaking. Start as a beginner and build your confidence, one lesson at a time.
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What will you learn?
Listen and speak
Recognise Dutch sounds, greet someone, introduce yourself and ask simple questions.
Read and understand
Recognise everyday words and understand short, simple texts.
Build sentences
Use common verbs, practise word order and write short sentences about everyday life.
The course is for beginners and works towards everyday A1–A2 skills. Your progress depends on practice and your starting point. Completing the course does not certify a language level.
A simple way to study
Take your time. You can pause, listen again and repeat a lesson whenever you need to.
- 01LookUse the picture and explanation to understand the meaning.
- 02ListenPlay the Dutch audio. Listen again if you need to.
- 03Say itPause and repeat the word or sentence aloud.
- 04PractiseTry the exercise before checking the answer.
- 05RepeatReturn to earlier words and use them in your own sentences.
Dutch examples stay in Dutch so that you can learn them. Press the play button to hear a recording; you can pause or replay it.
PicturaLingua
Pictures help you see who is doing something and what is happening. In the early lessons, you will meet picture sentences alongside Dutch words and recordings.
For example: Ik eet een banaan. means “I am eating a banana”.
The examples show how the person changes. Later lessons also use more written explanations. You do not need to memorise every symbol before you start.
A word you can remember
Look at the picture and try to name it in Dutch. Tap the card to reveal the word and hear it. Then say it aloud.
Tap again to return to the picture. Reveal the word again to hear it once more. The course includes more flashcards to help you practise.
Explore the flashcards →Your route through the course
Begin with chapter 1 and follow the lessons in order. Each chapter combines explanations and practice.
01You can also find reading activities, AI conversation practice and extra exercises in the course menu.
HomeMake learning part of your day
Keep it manageable
Try a short session of 15–20 minutes to start. Choose a regular time and adjust it to your needs. Repeat difficult parts before moving on.
Write and remember
Keep a notebook if it helps you. Write useful words and a few sentences of your own. You do not need to copy every line.
Practise together
You can study independently. A learning partner, volunteer or teacher can also help you practise conversations and pronunciation. Mistakes are part of learning.
A phone, tablet or computer with sound is enough to get started. Headphones and a notebook can be useful. Optional AI practice can give extra ideas, but AI answers can contain mistakes.
Ready for your first Dutch words?
Open chapter 1 to see the introduction, lessons and exercises.