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A guide to learning Dutch in Amsterdam

A guide to learning Dutch in Amsterdam

These resources will help you learn Dutch and integrate in the community of Amsterdam.

Getting started

Lova people sitting inside at the windows

Five reasons to learn Dutch

Learning Dutch in Amsterdam

Tips and tricks

People pouring Vrijheidssoep during the Vrijheidsmaaltijden on 5 mei, may 5th, liberation day meals, bevrijdingsdag.

Practice Dutch by doing voluntary work

Kinderboekenwinkel Casperle kid reading in the store

Book tips for international children learning Dutch

Alexandra Belicova and Kriya Mehta at the office

How to learn Dutch when your office speaks English

Two women sitting at a table, talking

How to choose a tutor for private Dutch lessons

Our trusted language partners at IN Amsterdam

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Praat Nederlands Day events

26
Nov '26

Improv' your Dutch masterclass

18:00 - 19:00
Language Corner
Tickets Available
26
Nov '26

Storytelling in Dutch masterclass

18:00 - 19:00
Language Corner
Tickets Available
26
Nov '26

Relax & speak Dutch

08:30 - 10:00
De Meditatietuin
Free entrance
26
Nov '26

Dutch field trip around the public library

11:00 - 13:00
A Beautiful Mess
Free entrance
26
Nov '26

Speak Dutch with older Amsterdammers

15:00 - 17:00
Koentact Language School
Free entrance
26
Nov '26

Stad & Taal tour of the Stedelijk Museum

16:00 - 17:30
Stedelijk Museum
Free entrance
26
Nov '26

Dutch Language Café at A Beautiful Mess

19:30 - 22:00
A Beautiful Mess
Free entrance

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