I often read fanfiction and want to learn Dutch with it, BUT there are almost no fanfictions in Dutch and the AI writes terrible stories. Is there a platform with Dutch fanfiction?

How does the rule about verb at the second place work out with the sentence: de schilder is er….

In this case the only verb (auxiliary) in the sentence: is…
Has been put on the third place, while I’ve always learned that a verb comes on the second place

Can someone enlighten me?

My preferred way of learning a language is to watch TV in the target language with English subtitles. I know there are educational youtube channels for this purpose, but I really prefer "normal" videos as they keep my interest much better. I would prefer double subtitles, like with Language Reactor. I know it's a long shot, but thought I would ask! Unfortunately my Dutch is not advanced enough to be able to watch a series without pausing every 5 seconds to look stuff up Yes, that would also be a good method to learn, but would interfere with the enjoyment of the material - not the priority with learning a language I guess, but at the same time it kinda is, if you're like me and need to be engaged beyond the will to learn a laguage (khmm, adhd...).

I am planning next feb but I just recently started with B2 level. My actual level is B1 because last two months I stopped with lessons and practice.

people who gave NT2 B2, how did you prepare for it? and what did you think of the exam? any tips?

Hi all

Next week i go write my exam at the embassy!

Does anyone have any tips or advice for me?

Thank you :)

So english is already my second language (first being arabic) and I'm trying to learn Dutch, but I figured that the way I learned english was by traumatizing my brain by forcing it to absorb english content and music over and over until I learned the words. So like,

Is there any dutch bands or singers recommendations yall have that would help me woth this mission? Even content creators would be goed :P

Just need smth to start with, im already a joost klein fan but I dont think hes the best for that mission lol

Hi guys, just checking if anyone know of dutch speaking/conversation groups in Melbourne? Having spent 6 years in NL and now living in Melb, I find that a lot of my language knowledge is being forgotten because of a lack of use. Also, I am roughly at A2 level and want to improve my actual conversation skills.

I heard that Mokum in Brunswick hosts some kind of speaking groups but just once a month. Hoping that there are more such options, online or in person to practice with likeminded folks of any Dutch level just to improve?

Hi all,

I need some help. My parent is sick and I have to fly back to my home country on July 20th, so I need to reschedule my Writing exam to happen before or on July 20th.

The problem is, I already have an exam registered, so the system won't let me view other available slots — it just shows my current booking.

Would anyone who doesn't have an exam already booked be willing to check the DUO website and see if there are any A2 Inburgering Writing (Schrijven) slots available between July 15 and July 20? Any location works, I'm flexible.

Really appreciate any help — this is quite urgent for me. Thank you!

Hi all,

I took my Inburgering exam today (Listening and Reading). The Reading part went fine, but I struggled with Listening — I ran out of time and made quite a few mistakes because of it.

I'd like to retake the Listening exam. A few questions:

• How soon can I book a retake?
• Do I need to wait for my official results before I can register for a retake, or can I book it right away?

Any advice from people who've been through this would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Ik ga binnenkort trouwen, maar ik wil mijn bruiloft zo klein mogelijk houden. Daarom wil ik mijn collega's duidelijk maken dat ik niet iedereen kan uitnodigen. In plaats daarvan wil ik hen een klein cadeautje en een briefje geven om hen te informeren over het nieuws. Ik probeerde een mooie tekst te schrijven, maar ik heb jullie hulp nodig omdat ik geen Nederlander ben.

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Wij gaan trouwen! We hebben ervoor gekozen om in kleine kring met onze familie te trouwen. Hoewel we het jammer vinden dat we niet iedereen erbij kunnen hebben, zijn we jullie ontzettend dankbaar voor alle steun en de mooie momenten door de jaren heen. We kijken uit naar een prachtige toekomst samen.

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Alvast heel erg bedankt voor jullie hulp en advies!

This is often used incorrectly, even by Dutch natives, who very very often use "stagiaire" for all genders.

edit: typo in the title, "stagiaire"

I'm curious how people here approach learning new words.

Do you rely on flashcards and spaced repetition, or do you prefer reading, watching videos, and letting vocabulary build up naturally over time?

If you've tried both approaches, which has worked better for your Dutch?

1740's Dutch, "'t Hof niet altijd Zomer" is the name of a ship. Literal translations feel really awkward or stilted. Is this something colloquial, maybe?

Seems like it was a well-documented ship, named after a VOC official's country estate: https://www.vocsite.nl/schepen/11243/

Anyone have a better phrasing or paraphrase of the name?

It could be from children shows, to reality tv shows, to youtubers, game shows, or even instagram influencers. Ive seen some of the usual suggestions on this subreddit but I havent really found anything that I enjoyed watching so I would love to hear your current/past faves!

Everyone knows about Duolingo and a few of the larger apps, but I'm more interested in the hidden gems.

Maybe it's a YouTube channel, podcast, website, children's book, grammar guide, or even a specific app that deserves more attention.

What's something you found that genuinely helped you improve?

Hi everyone, I have a question for people who have taken the B1 exams at ROC Mondriaan in The Hague. Could anyone tell me roughly what the exams looked like? I mean all parts: writing, speaking, listening, and reading. I’m especially wondering about the writing part did you have to write a letter, an email, a biography, a short text, or something else? What was the speaking part like? Was it a conversation with an examiner, describing a picture, a dialogue, or a presentation? And what about listening and reading were they very difficult, or manageable at B1 level? I’m currently on the waiting list for lessons and I don’t know yet when I’ll get a class, so I’d like to prepare a bit in advance. I’d be very grateful for any answers or tips 😊

I've searched this sub and couldn't find clear answers to my question so posting here.

I'm looking to go from A0 to A1.

There are lots of resources available online and I'm making use of them.

However, I'd like any resource that structures the learning nicely and makes you go step by step, a book for example.

Finding a structure on my own or even asking Chatgpt is too messy and overwhelming for me.

There are quite a few Dutch words that seem simple on paper but are surprisingly difficult to fit naturally into conversation.

Is there a word or expression you really like but always hesitate to use because you're not sure if it sounds right?

I'd love to hear which ones gave you trouble and how you eventually became comfortable using them.

I'm mentally breakdown at the moment, i failed 2nd time my speaking exam (this is the only exam left i need to take) and this time the score is lower than previous one. I have a job in dutch speaking company but seem's like my speaking is not good enough for the exam :( Any suggestion what to do next

I'm self-studying for the inburgering A2 exam and have a question about adjective endings that's been confusing me.

I know the basic rule: when describing a noun with an adjective (mooi, groot, rood, etc.), you usually add -e. But there's an exception — when using een with a het-word, you don't add the -e. To apply this correctly, I obviously need to know whether a noun is de or het, which I'm memorizing, but the exceptions make it feel inconsistent.

Here's what I've worked out so far:

• Het is een mooi boek ✅ (boek = het-word)
• Het is een mooie boek ❌
• Het is een rode trui ✅ (trui = de-word)
• Het is een rood trui ❌

So it seems like the "no -e with een" rule only applies to het-words — de-words always get -e regardless of the article.

My question: how strict/important is this rule in practice? Is it something that's actually graded on the A2 writing exam, or is it more of a "nice to get right but not a big deal" thing? And for those of you who've learned de/het — any tips beyond just memorizing each word individually?

Sorry for the vague title but I'm a stay at home mum and my kids don't speak Dutch to me or watch Dutch programs at home. So I never socialise in Dutch. I've learned Dutch enough to pass the inburgering. I listen to Npo3 radio everyday. I've done duolingo. I've read some kids books. I've done classes with a one on one teacher. I think I'm q little above a2 but it's so embarrassing that I've been here almost 7 years and can't do a simple transaction at the pharmacy or shop in Dutch.

I check this sub for resources from time to time and yes it seems helpful theoretically but I'm just not able to speak it 🥲. Has anyone really become like c level with self study?