Babbel: The shortest path to speaking real, conversational Dutch

Haven’t quite got the hang of your Dutch classes? Struggling with grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation? Meet Babbel: the world’s leading language learning app. Explore a whole kit of effective learning methods developed by real teachers and over 200 language experts with one simple goal: teaching you Dutch in context so you can apply it confidently in real life.

Sign up for a Dutch course with Babbel

Learning based on real-life conversations

Say “Doei!” to boring, traditional grammar courses. Babbel’s award-winning app lessons will teach you Dutch that you can use in “real-life” conversations. From casual chit chat to essential phrases for everyday scenarios, their lessons are designed to equip you with the language skills that matter most.

With Babbel, you learn vocabulary through dialogue prompts and you’ll also hear and repeat Dutch as it’s spoken by locals - not by textbooks. This way you’ll get acquainted with cultural topics and pick up the Dutch conversational style more naturally.

Personalised guidance and advice

Babbel takes language learning to a whole new level through personalisation. Did you know you can join live, online classes that are taught by world-class teachers? It’s like having your very own language coach. Their coaches guide you, provide a safe space in which to practice speaking, answer any and all questions about the language you’re learning, and provide personalised feedback - ensuring you progress at a pace that suits you.

Further, Babbel’s app lessons are created with expats like you in mind, by expats like you. Want to learn the best way to strike up a chat with your Dutch neighbours? Babbel's got specific lessons tailored to those unique expat interactions, making your learning experience even more compatible with your experiences abroad.

Flexible learning wherever you go

As an expat in the Netherlands, you wear many hats as you explore the city, meet new people, and maybe even build your career. Babbel understands that your schedule can be a rollercoaster, so it's designed to fit right into your life.

There are no strict class times or deadlines to worry about. Just pick up your phone whenever and wherever you like and dive into interactive lessons, podcasts, games, or live / online classes. Whether you're on a train, chilling at a café, or simply relaxing at home, Babbel is ready to join you on your language learning journey, with flexibility that lets you take the wheel.

Achieve your language goals with Babbel

Are you ready to go from small talk to deep heart-to-hearts in just a few weeks? Yale University actually tested the Babbel method and found that "100% of participants improved their oral proficiency in three months." So, start learning today and see for yourself!