Learning Dutch
Language is the key to work, friends and independence. Besides your integration course, you can practise for free at the library, language cafés and with a language buddy.
Attention: This information is general and meant to help you get started. It is not legal or medical advice. Rules and amounts change — always check the official source or ask for help at your municipality or VluchtelingenWerk.
Étape par étape
- Start your official language course through the integration programme.
- Go to the Taalhuis (language house) or language café in the library (often free).
- Ask for a language buddy through VluchtelingenWerk or Het Begint met Taal.
- Practise a little every day — apps, children's books and small conversations help.
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- A library card is usually free or cheap.
- Dare to make mistakes — that is how you learn fastest.
- Combine learning with work or volunteer work.