Is Dutch an easy language to learn?

By Lexie Tanner 4 years ago

Is Dutch an easy language to learn?

How hard is it to learn? Dutch is probably the easiest language to learn for English speakers as it positions itself somewhere between German and English. However, de and het are quite possibly the hardest part to learn, as you have to memorise which article each noun takes.

How do I start learning Dutch?

The top 16 free ways to learn Dutch

  1. Take a free Dutch language course from your local library or municipality.
  2. Watch Dutch movies and use the Language Learning with Netflix extension.
  3. Follow a free online course.
  4. Listen to Dutch music and podcasts.
  5. Discover Dutch YouTube channels.
  6. Learn grammar online — no textbook needed!

Can you learn Dutch by yourself?

You can definitely learn to speak great Dutch by yourself. However, if you’ve never done it before then you’ll also be learning how to teach yourself at the same time! Get exposure to the language, listen, read about grammar, ask for feedback and practise as much as you can!

Is Dutch or English easier to learn?

English students frequently say to me that Dutch is the easiest language to learn. It makes sense because Dutch is part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European family of languages, just like English. And if you compare it to another language of that family, German, it’s much easier.

Is English or Dutch harder to learn?

English spelling is more difficult than it’s grammar, Dutch spelling is quite constant. Nevertheless the main difficulty is its pronounciation. Nearly impossible. German is blessed with logic in its grammar, Dutch isn’t.

How long it takes to learn Dutch?

Learning Dutch can take from 2 to 10 years. To be able to learn some basic words is easy, but talking Dutch like a native can take your whole life. There are people who have lived in the Netherlands for years and don’t speak the language because you can survive just with English.

How long would it take to learn Dutch?

But as a general guide, the Foreign Service Insitute in the US estimates it takes about 600 hours of class lessons (or 24 weeks) for a native English speaker to become fluent in Dutch.

Can you learn Dutch in 3 months?

The Dutch one was divided into 3 levels and it took me about 3 months to complete each of them. If you studied with Rosetta Stone approximately 2 hours a day, you would be able to speak basic Dutch in less than 3 months, that’s for sure!

Why is Dutch so easy?