Introduction to Dutch

For students who know very little or nothing about Dutch, there is a free, beginner-friendly online course called Introduction to Dutch. Participants acquire fundamental Dutch vocabulary, greetings, pronunciation, spelling, grammar, and ordinary conversational skills over the course of three weeks. Through films and hands-on activities, the course also explains Dutch culture and daily living in the Netherlands. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify themselves, discuss their work, studies, family, and friends, as well as comprehend and utilize basic Dutch sentences.

Provider/Creator: University of Groningen
Platform: FutureLearn
Category: Dutch
Level: Beginner
Duration: 3 weeks
Certificate: Optional
Rating: 4.8/5
Direct Course Link: Introduction to Dutch
Recommended For: Beginners, professionals, students, tourists, and anyone intending to live, work, or study in the Netherlands

The course has drawn thousands of students from all around the world and is regarded as one of the best online MOOCs for learning languages.