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Basic Dutch in 30 Days 2026

Learn basic Dutch in 30 days. This plan covers all 30 beginner lessons (CEFR A1) at one lesson a day, about 25 minutes daily. Each day you read the lessons, listen to the phrases and take that day's quiz. The final assessment draws 40 questions at random from the whole course; score 80% or more to download your certificate.

  • Course
  • Netherlands
  • 300 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Language-reviewed October 13, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 750 minutes of lessons, 30 untimed topic quizzes (300 questions in all) and a timed final assessment of 40 questions drawn at random. Score 80% or more on the final assessment to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Start with the lessonsBasic Dutch: 30 Lessons: about 750 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Greet people, introduce yourself and choose between je and u
  • Say and understand numbers, prices, dates and clock times
  • Talk about your family, your home, your work and your free time in short sentences
  • Order in a café, shop for food and clothes, and pay at the checkout
  • Ask for directions, buy a train ticket and understand simple travel information
  • Make an appointment and handle a short phone call
  • Say what you did yesterday and what you plan to do
  • Ask for help in an emergency

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

Your study plan

Read each lesson, take its topic quiz (untimed, with explanations), then the timed final assessment. A new mix of questions is drawn every time. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. Read the lessons30 lessons, about 750 min
  2. Day 1: Sounds and letters10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 1: Sounds and letters

  3. Day 2: Hello and goodbye10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 2: Hello and goodbye

  4. Day 3: About me10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 3: About me

  5. Day 4: Numbers 0–10010 questions

    Lessons: Unit 4: Numbers 0–100

  6. Day 5: Days and dates10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 5: Days and dates

  7. Day 6: Telling the time10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 6: Telling the time

  8. Day 7: Family10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 7: Family

  9. Day 8: Describing people10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 8: Describing people

  10. Day 9: Home10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 9: Home

  11. Day 10: Food and drink10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 10: Food and drink

  12. Day 11: Shopping and prices10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 11: Shopping and prices

  13. Day 12: At a café10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 12: At a café

  14. Day 13: In town10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 13: In town

  15. Day 14: Getting around10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 14: Getting around

  16. Day 15: Weather and seasons10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 15: Weather and seasons

  17. Day 16: My day10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 16: My day

  18. Day 17: Work and jobs10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 17: Work and jobs

  19. Day 18: Free time10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 18: Free time

  20. Day 19: Health10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 19: Health

  21. Day 20: Clothes and colours10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 20: Clothes and colours

  22. Day 21: Phone and appointments10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 21: Phone and appointments

  23. Day 22: Asking questions10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 22: Asking questions

  24. Day 23: Yesterday10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 23: Yesterday

  25. Day 24: Plans10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 24: Plans

  26. Day 25: Can you help me?10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 25: Can you help me?

  27. Day 26: Services10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 26: Services

  28. Day 27: Renting a home10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 27: Renting a home

  29. Day 28: Emergencies10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 28: Emergencies

  30. Day 29: Small talk10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 29: Small talk

  31. Day 30: Review10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 30: Review

  32. Final exam40 questions, 45 min · Score 80% or more

Day 1: Sounds and letters

  1. Question 1 of 10

    What does “Hoe spel je dat?” mean?
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    Answer: A. How do you spell that?

    “Spellen” means “to spell” and “hoe” means “how”.

  2. Question 2 of 10

    Which Dutch letter is called “way”?
    Show answer

    Answer: B. W

    In Dutch, W is called “way”. V is “vay” and J is “yay”.

  3. Question 3 of 10

    In the word “goed”, how do you say the g?
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    Answer: D. As a rough sound in the throat

    Dutch g sounds like “ch” in Scottish “loch”: a rough sound in the throat.

  4. Question 4 of 10

    Which spelling sounds like “oo” in “food”?
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    Answer: A. oe

    Dutch oe sounds like English “oo”: boek (book). Dutch oo sounds like “oa” in “boat”.

  5. Question 5 of 10

    Which two spellings have the same sound?
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    Answer: C. ij and ei

    ij and ei sound the same, as in mijn (my) and klein (small). Dutch people call them “lange ij” and “korte ei”.

  6. Question 6 of 10

    Which word means “three”?
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    Answer: B. drie

    Three is drie. Dutch ie sounds like “ee”. Drei is German, not Dutch.

  7. Question 7 of 10

    Listen. Which word do you hear?
    Listen, then answer. The transcript is shown after you answer.
    No sound? Read the text instead

    Dit is mijn huis.

    Show answer

    Answer: D. huis

    You hear ui, as in huis (house). It sounds like “ow” said with round lips.

    Transcript

    Dit is mijn huis.

  8. Question 8 of 10

    Listen. Which name do you hear?
    Listen, then answer. The transcript is shown after you answer.
    No sound? Read the text instead

    Mijn naam is Joost. Ik spel het: J, O, O, S, T.

    Show answer

    Answer: C. Joost

    The speaker spells J, O, O, S, T. Dutch j sounds like English “y”, but it is written j.

    Transcript

    Mijn naam is Joost. Ik spel het: J, O, O, S, T.

  9. Question 9 of 10

    How do you write “Iceland” in Dutch?
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    Answer: C. IJsland

    Iceland is IJsland. At the start of a word, IJ counts as one letter, so both letters are capitals.

  10. Question 10 of 10

    Listen. What does the man do?
    Listen, then answer. The transcript is shown after you answer.
    No sound? Read the text instead

    Anna: Hoe heet u?
    Meneer Bakker: Bakker.
    Anna: Kunt u dat spellen?
    Meneer Bakker: Ja. B, A, K, K, E, R.

    Show answer

    Answer: A. He spells his name.

    Anna asks “Kunt u dat spellen?” (Can you spell that?), and the man spells B, A, K, K, E, R.

    Transcript

    Anna: Hoe heet u?
    Meneer Bakker: Bakker.
    Anna: Kunt u dat spellen?
    Meneer Bakker: Ja. B, A, K, K, E, R.

What to know before the test

  • The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) calls levels A1 and A2 “basic user” levels.
  • At CEFR level A1, a learner can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases, introduce themselves and others, and ask and answer simple questions about personal details, such as where they live, people they know and things they have. They can interact in a simple way if the other person talks slowly and clearly and is ready to help.
  • The Dutch government’s civic integration exam abroad is at language level A1. It has three parts: speaking, reading and knowledge of Dutch society.
  • The Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal (CNaVT) tests and certifies learners of Dutch as a foreign language. It is a project of the Taalunie (Dutch Language Union).
  • 112 is the emergency number everywhere in the European Union, including the Netherlands. It is free and works from fixed and mobile phones.
  • The Dutch police give 112 as the number to call in an emergency. For questions that are not urgent, or to make an appointment with your local police, the number is 0900-8844.

Frequently asked questions

Which plan should I choose: 7, 10, 15 or 30 days?

All four plans have the same 30 units and the same questions. Only the daily load changes: about 4–5 units a day in 7 days, 3 a day in 10 days, 2 a day in 15 days, and 1 a day in 30 days. Choose the plan that fits the time you have each day.

What level will I reach?

The course covers the basics of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): everyday phrases, simple questions and answers, and short conversations when people speak slowly and clearly.

Is this an official Dutch certificate?

No. This is an independent practice course. It is not an official language exam and is not connected to the Dutch government, the Taalunie, CNaVT or any other testing body. If you need proof of your Dutch, take an official exam.

How do the listening questions work?

Press the play button and your device reads the Dutch text aloud with a computer voice. You can play it again. After you answer, you can read the text.

Which Dutch does the course teach?

Standard Dutch as it is spoken in the Netherlands. Dutch is also spoken in Belgium (Flanders), where some words and sounds are a little different, but people understand each other well. All instructions and explanations are in English.

What should I do after this course?

Keep practising every day: review the units, read and listen to simple Dutch, and speak with other people. Then move on to level A2, or take an official exam if you need a certificate.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

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