Praat Nederlands Day: Which event is right for you?
Praat Nederlands Day: Which event is right for you?
Published on 10 November 2026 at 09:20
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Praat Nederlands Day encourages internationals to speak Dutch in everyday life. Today is the day to test out your language skills: at work, while out shopping, at exercise classes… In addition, there is a range of fun, informal and interactive events just for PND to help break the ice. To make the most of the day, find an event that suits your interests and personality. Here’s some pointers to get you started. What type are you?
Cultural
Get inspired and converse (in Dutch, of course!) about art and design at the Stad & Taal Tour of the Stedelijk, Amsterdam’s brilliant museum for art and design. An art expert leads the tour and encourages discussions about the exhibits. If you’re more the literary type, consider a field trip to the public library, which includes fun assignments and a Dutch word competition.
Introverted
If you are feeling a bit queasy about speaking Dutch in front of a bunch of strangers, this is the right event for you: Relax and speak Dutch in the Meditatietuin (meditation garden) includes a 30-minute guided meditation in Dutch and English, followed by coffee and tea. Easy does it. You can even bring your own slippers (the meditation space is a shoes-off kind of place).
Social
In a partnership of the volunteering organisation Serve the City and the Koentact language school, Speak Dutch with older Amsterdammers brings internationals and senior locals together for a chat, a drink and a bitterbal (or two). Your Dutch doesn’t need to be perfect – in fact, complete beginners are welcome. Tip: volunteering is a great way of practising Dutch outside of PND, too!
Outgoing
An improv class might be just the right thing for you if you are outgoing and social (but perhaps still a bit shy when testing out those Dutch skills?). The one-hour improv masterclass includes language games and interactive role play, strictly no pressure and no judgment. The Storytelling in Dutch masterclass has a similarly relaxed vibe: participants will learn to express their ideas through practical exercises and guided storytelling.
Everyone
By the end of PND, the ice should be well and truly broken and everyone will hopefully have said a word or two in Dutch. Celebrate with fellow PND participants at the Language Café. Psst: Native Dutch speakers are especially welcome and get a free drink – but only if they keep their excellent English skills hidden away! Remember, this is still the day of Praat-ing Nederlands.
PND and beyond
Take your new-found confidence beyond Praat Nederlands Day! Once you’ve dipped your toe in, it gets only easier. Order a koffie, chat to your groentenboer, say hi to your bovenburen. Make every day a Praat Nederlands Day – and when the next PND comes around, you’ll be the star of the show.
