Learning the Dutch language

Do you want to learn or improve your Dutch? On this page you will find ways to learn the Dutch language and links to various websites for reading, speaking and writing exercises.

Learning the Dutch language can be done in different ways. For example with a language buddy. This is someone who helps you learn the Dutch language and maybe also the Dutch culture. You usually meet weekly: at home, in the library or in another place that is pleasant for both parties.

In a language practice group you practice speaking and listening the Dutch language in a group, but you can also spend time improving your reading and writing. There are also language practice groups in which language lessons are given, and there is a Language Café where you can talk Dutch with volunteers about various topics. A nice side effect of a language practice group is that you can make new contacts.

Are you a statushouder and looking for a language coach? This can be done through the VluchtelingenWerk foundation. Contact Mounir Fattal via [email protected].

Monday

St. Joseph community centre

A1 level: Language practice group speaking skills for beginners. 9.30 am - 11.30 am

A1 level: Language practice group speaking skills for beginners. 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Hilversum Library

All NT2 levels (A1, A2, B1 and B2): Taallokaal, to practice your Dutch speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities. Register at the library desk. During a short conversation we will discuss what you want to learn and what you are already able to do. 12.30 pm - 2.15 pm

Verbindingshuis

Advanced level: Language group for women. In an informal way they share about different topics and sometimes they also do activities together (such as eating and drinking, dancing or improvising). 12.45 – 2 pm

Hilversum Library

All levels: Taaltafel, an open language practice group with focus on conversation, speaking and listening skills. Working with language games, exercises and informal conversations. Open walk-in 3 pm - 5 pm

Tuesday

St. Joseph community centre

A2 level: Language practice group speaking skills for advanced students 9.30 am - 11.30 am

Lopes Dias Community centre

Advanced level: The Dutch language is practiced in different ways. 10 am - 11.30 am.

Web035 (Hilversumse Meent)

From beginner level to advanced: Language lesson 10 am - 12.30 pm

Lopes Dias Community centre

A slightly advanced level: The Dutch language is practiced in different ways. 1 pm - 2.30 pm.

Community centre De Kleine Lelie

From beginner level to advanced: Language practice group Hilversum South. In small groups of the same level led by a volunteer. 7 pm - 8.30 pm, possible online at home or live in the community centre De Kleine Lelie at Hilvertsweg 89-91.

Wednesday

Community centre De Koepel

From beginner level to advanced: Language lesson 10 am - 11 am

Thursday

Lopes Dias Community centre

Advanced level: The Dutch language is practiced in different ways. 9 am - 10.30 am.

The Salvation Army

From beginner level to advanced: In the Language Café you talk about all kinds of subjects, you play language games, learn to improve your pronunciation and have a nice coffee with each other. 10.30 am - 11.30 am.

Hilversum Library

Digi&taalhuis: weekly office hours to find help for your language question 1.30 pm - 3 pm

Web035 (Hilversumse Meent)

From beginner level to advanced: Language lesson for local women from the Meent 5.30 - 7.30 p.m.

Project Taal en Sociaal: Maatjesproject offers language practice groups especially for low-literate people with psychological problems, traumatic experiences, depression or isolation. The language skills are practiced weekly in small supervised groups. The groups are Monday morning 10 am - 12 pm and Tuesday afternoon 1 pm - 3 pm. Visit the website www.maatsprojectgooi.nl