Learn Dutch through self-study
Would you like to study Dutch independently? No problem!
We will recommend the material for your self-study in Dutch: we will recommend textbooks, as well as websites and apps.
You will receive tips on where and how to practice Dutch in Brussels. This means that you can practise by having real conversations.
We can also provide advice on business Dutch or specific specific work-related vocabulary.
For whom?
- You live in Brussels.
- You are 16 years or older.
- You want to study Dutch yourself, without a teacher.
- You want to study Dutch when it suits you.
- You are enrolled in a Dutch course but have extra learning needs.
- You want to learn something specific, for example Dutch for your job.
- Your Dutch course is not due to start before a couple of weeks or months. You want to start learning Dutch immediately through self-study.
How does it work?
You already know a little bit (or a lot) of Dutch: ask for individual advice
Make an appointment for a consultation, online or at the Dutch Language House. You explain why you want to learn Dutch. You will then receive advice about starting your self-study.
Duration: 45 minutes
You know little or no Dutch: ask for advice in an online group session
Sign up for an online group tutorial for beginners.
During this info session, we will answer these questions:
- What are good self-study books for beginners?
- What are good websites and apps for beginners?
- Where can I borrow or buy self-study materials?
- How to best plan my self-study?
- Where and with whom can I speak Dutch and practise conversation?
Duration: 1 hour
Sessions in French:
- Wednesday 7 August from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
- Monday 9 September from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
- Wednesday 16 october from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
- Monday 25 November from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
- Wednesday 11 December from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
Sessions in English:
- Wednesday 17 July from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
- Monday 26 August from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
- Wednesday 11 September from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
- Monday 21 october from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
- Wednesday 20 November from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
- Monday 16 December from 5.30pm to 6.30pm > sign up
How much does it cost?
Our advice is free. You will need to borrow your own self-study materials from a Brussels library. We'll give you the right information.