Dutch

Dutch isn't an easy language to crack. The grammar shifts constantly, words stretch on forever, and those guttural sounds feel impossible. You need every resource available. Textbooks help. Language partners are great. But when you're at Albert Heijn trying to read labels or deciphering your landlord’

The Netherlands doesn't mess around when it comes to New Year's Eve. While the rest of Europe winds down after Christmas, Dutch cities light up with some of the continent's most impressive holiday markets and street celebrations. If you're planning to ring

There’s something magical about the holiday season in the Netherlands. Four years ago, I moved to Germany, and one of my favorite things about living here is how close I am to the Netherlands. In just an hour and a half by car, I can be soaking up the

If you've ever tried learning Dutch, you already know: resources are scarce. Unlike Spanish or French, where language apps and YouTube channels seem infinite, Dutch learners often find themselves scraping together whatever they can find. The good news is that you don’t need a PhD-level course to

When you start learning Dutch, pronouns can feel confusing at first. But they’re really just small words we use to replace names so we don’t keep repeating them. Words like “I”, “you”, “he”, “she”, “this”, or “that” are all pronouns. In this post, I’ll teach you all

If you’re an English speaker, Dutch is one of the easiest places to start. Based on our language difficulty research, it falls into Category 1, meaning it’s relatively quick to pick up. Before you rush off to download every Dutch app out there, let me pull you back

Learning Dutch has become incredibly accessible compared to just five or ten years ago. Back then, you were pretty much stuck with expensive language courses, dusty textbooks, or awkward conversation exchanges with strangers online. Now? You've got language apps, podcasts, YouTube channels, and my personal favorite resource of

Looking for a fun way to boost your Dutch? Netflix is full of Dutch shows that make learning feel easy and natural. Instead of focusing on learning streaks in language apps, Dutch TV shows actually help you hear how the language really sounds, pick up everyday expressions, and see the

Learning Dutch doesn't have to be all about grammar rules and vocabulary lists – sometimes the best way to connect with a language is through its humor. Dutch jokes offer a fantastic window into how the Dutch think, what they find funny, and how they play with words. Plus,