When your mind relaxes, your language starts to flow.
Learn to speak, read and fully understand Dutch in a fun and easy way.
If you want to speak Dutch confidently, there's one truth you'll need to make peace with: you can't become fluent without making mistakes.
Talking about what you like or dislike is essential in conversation. In Dutch, use houden van to express likes.
Quick Dutch Lesson 9: Prepositions of Place
27-09-2025
Prepositions tell us where things are. In Dutch, common ones are in, op, onder, naast.
Quick Dutch Lesson 8: Small Talk Phrases
30-08-2025
Small talk in Dutch doesn't have to be difficult. A few friendly phrases can make your conversations flow naturally.
Talking about existence in Dutch is simple once you know the rule: er is for singular, er zijn for plural.
Do you find it difficult to have a conversation in Dutch?
Listen to Dutch podcasts
[Dutch] Luister naar Nederlandstalige podcasts
Be sure to listen to podcasts on topics that interest you and read the transcripts. The transcripts of the podcast episodes of YourDutchCoach can be found on this site.
Record your pronunciation
[Dutch] Neem je uitspraak op
Read a piece of text and record it. Listen to your recording. Do you sound like a real 'Dutchie'?
Meet up with a friend to speak Dutch
[Dutch] Spreek met een vriend af om samen Nederlands te spreken
Find someone who wants to speak Dutch with you. Agree with each other that you will only speak Dutch for a whole day instead of, for example, English.
Sing the song, learn the language
[Dutch] Zing het lied, leer de taal
Learning a new language should be fun! Listen to Dutch music. Write down what you hear. Compare your text with the original text. Then sing along.