Practice Dutch at A2 level
Simple conversations and everyday situations.
Websites
Grammar lessons explicitly labeled by level (A1/A2/B1) with exercises, taught in English by Bart de Pau.
VisitA free platform with real TV clips and newspaper articles at explicit A1-A2 level, plus a literacy track for absolute beginners.
VisitDaily simplified news built by Dutch public libraries, with difficult-word glossing aimed at NT2 learners.
VisitOfficial Dutch government practice materials for the integration exam - reading, writing, listening, speaking, and Knowledge of Dutch Society.
Visit185+ graded short stories about everyday Dutch life spanning A1-B2, with interactive word-by-word translation.
VisitYouTube channels
Street interviews with dual Dutch/English subtitles, including a slower-paced "Super Easy" format.
VisitExplicit A1-A2 focus, including a "Dutch news, slowly read" listening series.
VisitStructured A1-B1 video lessons, including the "1000 most common words" series and a beginner-friendly soap opera.
VisitPatient, beginner-friendly grammar and vocab explainer from an NT2-certified teacher.
VisitDaily children's news in simplified native Dutch - broadcasting since 1981, appropriate for a strong A2 learner.
VisitPodcasts
Series to watch
A Dutch Netflix Original comedy about an accidentally internet-famous jingle writer - everyday, casual conversational Dutch.
VisitThe longest-running Dutch soap opera (since 1990) - clear, simple, everyday dialogue, often recommended for beginners.
Streams on Videoland, not Netflix.
VisitA Dutch Netflix horror series with shorter, ~25-30 minute episodes and Dutch audio with subtitle options.
Cancelled after season 1 - the 8 existing episodes remain available.
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