There are 2 manners to practise or learn Dutch online. Either you just take a look around on the internet and you certainly will find some websites that provide you free excersises. Another possibilty is downloading software to learn or pratice Dutch, but these software programs are not for free.
Here’s a list of possible software programs.
If you want to download the software, just click on the name of the program.
There are a few apps you can download and use on your smartphone. These apps can help you learn or improve your Dutch.
If you need more information, just click on the name of the app.
The Flemish gouvernement will guide you in case you want to live in Belgium, more specific if you want to live in Flanders or in Brussels.
Who is entitled to the integration programme? Anyone over the age of 18 who wants to settle in Flanders or Brussels. Some people are obligated to follow the programme. The Flemish government has made a list of the following groups;
Immigrants who:
are registered in the State Registry
live in the Flemish region
and have for the first time a residence permit of more than 3 months
Belgians who:
are 18 years or older
are not born in Belgium
Have at least one parent who is born in Belgium
and have not been registered in the National Register for more than 12 consecutive months for the first time.
Foreign-language minor newcomers:
the age of 18 is recorded in the National Register for the first time in less than 12 consecutive months with a residence permit of more than 3 months.
Persons integrating who are ministers of worship in a local church or religious community recognised by the Flemish government.
The obligation to participate in the civic integration programme will continue to exist as long as they have not fulfilled this obligation. Attention, for the time being the compulsory integration programme only applies in Flanders. Brussels is taking the final steps towards a commitment (at the earliest 2018).
A civic integration programme consists of:
a basic Dutch course
an introduction to the Flemish and Belgian society
coaching in the search of employment or studies, and towards the provision in terms of culture and leisure activities
personal guidance.
The Flemish Agency for Integration and Integration and the two urban agencies in Antwerp (Atlas) and Ghent (IN Ghent) offer the integration programmes.
Dutch language courses
There are a few organizations that provid language courses or you can sign up for a language school.
For more information, click on the name of the organization.
Forma Lingua
Square des Conduites d’eau 9, 4020 Liège | +32 (0)4 349 18 68 | www.formalingua.be
Institut Supérieur des Langues Vivantes
Place du 20-Août 7, 4000 Liège | +32 (0)4 366 55 17 | www.islv.ulg.ac.be
Language schools in Mons
Academie des Langues
Rue de Nimy 65, 7000 Mons | +32 (0)6 536 45 36 | www.acalangues.net
Learn and practise on your own
If you want learn Dutch on your own, it’s easy to buy study material. You will find this study material in shops like Standaard Boekhandel, De Slegte, Fnac, Acco. If you don’t want to buy books, just take a look around in the library. You’ll definitly find helpfull information under the section ‘Dutch language courses’ and ‘NT2’.
Remember: learning a language will become easier if you use a mix of study material like a dictionnary, grammar exercises, Dutch language courses,…
Language exchange partner
You can also practise your language while having a conversation with a language exchange parnter, also called a language buddy. You can contact this partner and schedule meeting appointments. This person is a native speaker so Dutch is the mother tongue. These meetings give you the opportunity to improve your Dutch in an informal setting.
For more information, click on the name of the organization
Huis van het Nederlands is an organization for NT2 trainings and Training Dutch as second language. Huis van het Nederlands has a lot of regional departments as you can see in the overview below. For more information about the language trainings, click on the link of the preferred area. The organization will help you to find the right language training matched to your language level.
Below is an overview of the sites of ‘Huis van het Nederlands’
Inburgering(informatie over inburgering in verschillende talen)
Private lesson
If you would like to practise or learn Dutch with a professional, you can opt for private lessons. In these lessons a professional will practise with you. (teacher, translator,….) A private lesson is not the same as a language buddy, you pay the professional for the private lessons.
Booking private lessons can easily be done online for example via online service sites or private schools.
Below is a short overview of websites or data from private schools;
As well as all the formal ways of learning or practicing a language, there are also alternative ways. We offer you a few examples;
Language Café
A language café is an organized evening where residents of the city or village talk to each other. Such a language café is organised in different cities. Such event offers many advantages; it is noncommittal, you get to meet new people and you can practise Dutch in an informal way. An evening in a language café is not similar to Dutch courses, it is not organized by teachers. Basically anyone can go to the language café but it is a challenge for absolute beginners!
By watching Flemish soaps, movies and programmes, you will hear many new words and learn how to use words in the right context. the often you listen to Dutch conversations, the quicker you will be able to understand it. Watching Flemish soaps, films and programmes is not only relaxing, it a part of our society and can easily serve as a topic for discussion. This can promote your integration.
There are 5 major TV channels in Flanders. You can watch these on television with a subscription, but in recently it is as easy to watch online. The only thing required is an e-mail address to create an account on the website of the TV channel. This account allows you to view programs for free, live or otherwise. Click on the icon of the TV channel to go to the website.
Kids
A few examples of children’s TV shows:
Drakenjagers
Generatie K
Griezelverhalen voor ettertjes
H2O
Lazy Town
De hopeloze heks
Mega Mindy
ROX
Samson en Gert
Piet Piraat
Nachtwacht
Galaxy Park
Bob De Bouwer
De Elfenheuvel
De Smurfen
De wereld rond met Kaatje
A few examples of children’s TV shows:
Brandweerman Sam
Maya De Bij
Super Hero Girls
Lexi&Lotti
Talking Tom and friends
Thomas de trein
Aya
De avonturen van K3
Robocar Poli
Looped
Sally Bollywood
Broer en zus
Youth
A few examples of youth TV shows:
W817
Het eiland
Thuis
FC de kampioenen
Beste vrienden
Dieren in nesten
Eurosongfestival
A few examples of youth TV shows:
Familie
De kotmadam
Safety First
Benidorm Bastards
Conny & Clyde
Ella
Louis Louise
David
Sarah
Blind getrouwd
A few examples of youth TV shows:
De mol
Komen eten
Hotel Römantiek
Gert Late night
Expeditie Robinson
Geubels en de Belgen
Adults
A few examples of adults TV shows:
Tabula Rasa
Eigen kweek
Flikken
Het journaal
Witse
Salamander
Beau Séjour
In Vlaamse Velden
Bevergem
De Ridder
De ronde
Van vlees en bloed
A few examples of adults TV shows:
De infiltrant
Aspe
Spitsbroers
Zone stad
Alloo bij…
Cordon
Liefde voor muziek
Helden van hier
Rijker dan je denkt?
Spoed
Zuidflank
A few examples of adults TV shows:
De slimste mens ter wereld
Callboys
De rechtbank
Huizenjagers
De pappenheimers
Met man en macht
Kroost
Vermist
Ons eerste huis
A few examples of adults TV shows:
All you need is Jani
Camping Karen en James
De inrichters
Alles uit liefde
Help mijn man is een klusser
Grootste plannen
Zeg eens euh
Movies
Below you can find an overview of some Flemish movies.
Kids
Youth
Adults
Hotel op Stelten
Plop en de kabouterschat
Anubis en het pad der 7 zonden
Piet piraat en het zwaard van zilvertand
Het geheim van Mega Mindy
Plop en de kabouterbaby
Anubis en de wraak van Arghus
Mega Mindy en het zwarte kristal
K3 en het magische medaillon
Mega Mindy en de snoepbaron
Plop wordt kabouterkoning
Sammy 1
Sammy 2
K3 bengeltjes
K3 dierenhotel
Piet piraat en het zeemonster
Labyrinthus
Mega Mindy versus ROX
Ghost Rockers voor altijd
Ben X
Safety First the movie
FC De Kampioenen the movie
Trouw met mij
Brasserie Romantiek
Koko Flanel
Max
Blinker
Oesje
Misstoestanden
Bo
De buurtpolitie: de grote geldroof
De Premier
Zot van A
Hasta La Vista
Groenten uit Balen
Adem
Tot Altijd
Rundskop
The Broken Circle Breakdown
De Helaasheid der dingen
Marina
D’ardennen
Het Varken van Madonna
Belgica
Le Fidele
Vele Hemels
Crimiclowns
De Zaak Alzheimer
Loft
Ad Fundum
Aanrijding in Moskou
Komt een man bij de dokter
Dossier K
Radio and Dutch songs
The radio stations in Flanders mainly play English music because it is most popular among the Flemish people. Flanders has a number of popular radio stations and each radio station tries to address a theme or reach a certain target group, such as classical music or aimed at the younger target audience. You can choose your favourite radio station and if you don’t have a radio, you can often listen live to the radio on the station’s website. Click on the icon of a radio station to be redirected to the official website.
This overview is not complete. For a more detailed overview, click here.
English music is popular in Flanders, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t Flemish artists with Dutch songs! Below you can find an overview of some popular Flemish and Dutch artists.
Kids
Youth
Adults
K3
De ketnetband
Princessia
Ghost Rockers
Nachtwacht
Herman van Veen
Kapitein Winokio
Mega Mindy
Kabouter Plop
Spring
Samson & Gert
Maya de Bij
Bazart
Bart Peeters
Clouseau
Gers Pardoel
Niels De Stadsbader
Lais
De Jeugd van tegenwoordig
The Opposites
Lil Kleine
Jeroen Van der Boom
Kenny B
Eva De Roovere
Nielson
Bart Peeters
Spinvis
Stef Bos
Boudewijn De Groot
Clouseau
Raymond van het Groenewoud
Stan Van Samang
Guus Meeuwis
Gorki
Udo
Yevgueni
Jan Smit
Herman Van Veen
Veldhuis en Kemper
There is an account on spotify of iMined Belgium with 3 playlists full of Dutch music. You can click below on one of the lists.
The first one is for childeren, the second one for the youth and the last one for adults. Enjoy listening!