I have put together a Spotify playlist with Dutch-language music from both the Netherlands and Flanders, spanning several decades and a wide range of genres. You will find older classics next to contemporary artists, quieter… Learn Dutch with Music: A Playlist of Dutch and Flemish Songs
Dutch prepositions can be frustrating. You learn that in means in, and then you encounter: Ik zit in de trein.I am on the train. You learn that op means on, and then someone says: De… Dutch Prepositions Explained: Place, Time and Fixed Combinations
One of the first Dutch word-order rules many learners encounter is surprisingly simple: After omdat, the verb goes to the end. Compare: Ik blijf thuis.I am staying home. and: Ik blijf thuis omdat ik ziek… Dutch Word Order in Subordinate Clauses: The Catapult Rule Explained
Once you have mastered the basic sentence structure and learned where the verbs go in a Dutch sentence, a new question often appears when writing longer sentences: In what order should I add extra information… The Dutch TeMPo Rule: Time, Manner and Place
The Dutch word er is small, common and surprisingly challenging. You will encounter it in sentences such as: Er staat iemand voor de deur.There is someone at the door. Ik woon er al vijf jaar.I… How to use Er in Dutch: the four main uses explained