Free Introduction to Dutch

For everyone who wants to learn to speak Dutch, we offer the free online beginners’ course Introduction to Dutch. The Dutch course is available three times a year via the British platform FutureLearn. Thousands of participants from all over the world have already taken part in this Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Will you follow in their footsteps?

Learn the basics of Dutch

The Dutch beginners’ course will last three weeks and is suitable for all those who want to learn to speak Dutch. During the course, you will practice short Dutch sentences, greetings, vocabulary, numbers, spelling, and grammar. You will learn how to introduce yourself, talk about your family and friends, and describe simple things. You will also be shown short videos that will provide you with some background information about living in the Netherlands. This will help you to take your first steps in the Dutch language and, at the same time, learn something about Dutch culture!

Practical information

Duration: three weeks
Study load: three hours per week
Level: beginners without prior knowledge of Dutch