Introduction · Tell a little more
Describe things, compare them and build longer sentences for everyday situations, including shopping.
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What will you learn?
Ownership and word order
Say who something belongs to and arrange words in a sentence.
Describe and compare
Practise plurals, diminutives, descriptions and comparisons.
Everyday choices
Use negative sentences and common helping verbs.
Useful sentences to try
Read the meaning, then say the Dutch sentence aloud. The lessons will help you understand the patterns.
Dit is mijn tas.
This is my bag.
Deze tas is groter.
This bag is bigger.
Ik wil geen tas.
I do not want a bag.
Learn one pattern at a time
Begin with a sentence you understand. Change one person, object or description at a time. Compare your new sentence with the example.
- 01UnderstandLook at the example and its meaning.
- 02ListenUse the lesson audio when a recording is available.
- 03RepeatSay the example aloud.
- 04TryMake a similar sentence of your own.
- 05ReviewCheck your answer and repeat difficult parts.
Use Dutch in an everyday situation
Imagine choosing something in a shop. Describe an item, compare two items and say what you want.
Keep it manageable
Choose a few examples for each session. You do not need to memorise every rule at once. Ask a teacher or learning partner to help you check your sentences.
Practise and build confidence
Try the exercises as you meet them. Check your answers and revisit examples that were difficult before moving on.
Mistakes help you see what to practise next. Aim to understand and use the examples, rather than only finishing the page.
Ready to begin?
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