Free: the Netherlands 2027 Money Checklist (PDF). Every deadline and number you need before and after 1 January 2027, plus an email when Dutch rules change. Unsubscribe any time.
FreeNo sign-upAudio for every word
Learn Dutch for free: game-based Dutch lessons for life in the Netherlands
Free Dutch lessons for expats, short and game-like, from your first hallo to the inburgering exam. Every lesson has real dialogues, audio for every word and quick games. No sign-up, no app needed.
Facts checked against DUO, Rijksoverheid, Belastingdienst and NS
13units
63game lessons
560+words with audio
A0–A2beginner to inburgering
€0always free
Your path to Dutch
Dutch lessons expats need most
A1–A2 · 6 lessonsDutch at the huisartsBook an appointment, say what hurts, collect a prescription.Start →
A2 · 5 lessonsDutch at the gemeenteInschrijven, BSN, DigiD: Dutch for the town hall.Coming soon
A2 · 5 lessonsDutch for moneyRekening, incasso, aangifte: understand your money letters.Coming soon
Start here
Your first Dutch: greetings, numbers, de or het and the sounds of Dutch.
A0Dutch greetingsHallo, hoi, dank je wel: your first Dutch conversation.
A0Dutch numbers 0–20 and telling the timeCount to twenty, give your phone number, tell the time.
A0De or het? Learn Dutch articles with gamesDe fiets, het huis: learn every noun with its article.
A0Dutch pronunciationThe Dutch g, and ui, ij, eu, oe: listen and repeat.
Everyday Dutch
Shopping, getting around and the weather: the Dutch you use every day.
A0–A1Dutch at the supermarketPay by card, find the milk, ask for 200 gram cheese.
A1Dutch weather wordsHet regent, het waait: talk about Dutch weather.
A1Dutch on the train, bus and bikeRetourtje, inchecken, vertraging: travel like a local.
Expat life
The Dutch you need for the doctor, your home, the gemeente, money and work.
A1–A2Dutch at the huisartsBook an appointment, say what hurts, collect a prescription.
A2Dutch with your landlordHuur, borg, de verwarming doet het niet: Dutch for renters.
A2Dutch at the gemeenteInschrijven, BSN, DigiD: Dutch for the town hall.
A2Dutch for moneyRekening, incasso, aangifte: understand your money letters.
A2Dutch at workAgenda, deadline, functioneringsgesprek: Dutch for the office.
Inburgering
Exam-style practice for the inburgering A2 exam.
A2Inburgering A2 practiceExam-style speaking, reading and listening practice.
Dutch words explained
The Dutch words expats ask about most, with real sentences and a short game.
A1Gezellig meaningcosy, pleasant, sociable
A1Lekker meaningtasty; nice, pleasant
A1Jammer meaningtoo bad, a pity
A2Toeslagen meaningbenefit, allowance
Why learn with The Dutch Daily?
🗣️Real-life Dutch
Every lesson is a real situation expats face: the huisarts, the gemeente, your landlord, the supermarket.
🎧Hear every word
Every word and sentence has audio from natural-sounding AI Dutch voices, at normal speed, with a slow replay.
✅Checked, not guessed
Word meanings are checked against Wiktionary; facts about Dutch life link to official sources like DUO and the Belastingdienst.
🎮Learn by playing
Listen, tap, build sentences and pick de or het: short games that take 3 to 5 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Dutch lessons free?
Yes. All lessons are free and work in your browser, without an account.
Where should I start if I'm a complete beginner?
Start with Dutch greetings, then numbers and de or het. They are short and build the basics for everything else.
Do the lessons have audio?
Yes. Every Dutch word and sentence can be played. The audio uses natural-sounding AI Dutch voices, at normal speed, with a slow replay button.
Can these lessons help with the inburgering exam?
The inburgering A2 practice unit has exam-style questions. They are practice, not the official exam: DUO offers official practice exams on inburgeren.nl.
Word meanings checked against Wiktionary; facts about Dutch life link to official sources on every lesson page.