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Speak Dutch with AI

Practice real Dutch conversations with an AI speaking partner that responds in under 600ms. 23 million people speak Dutch across 6 countries. Start with a simple scenario below and speak immediately.

Lucy handles Dutch diminutives and informal contractions used in everyday spoken Dutch that textbooks rarely teach

Duolingo Dutch covers basics but misses the informal register and diminutive-heavy casual speech of real Dutch

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NATIVE NAME
Nederlands
SPEAKERS
23 million
COUNTRIES
6
DIFFICULTY
Accessible for English speakers
HELLO
Hallo

Grammar features you will practice

Choose a scenario to practice in Dutch

Each scenario page shows the key phrases you will use and starts a focused conversation around that context.

Ordering Food
Restaurants, cafes, street food markets, and delivery calls
"Ik wil graag bestellen."
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Job Interviews
Professional interviews, internship discussions, and career conversations
"Ik ben verantwoordelijk en leer snel."
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Daily Conversations
Small talk, weekend plans, weather, and everyday topics
"Hoe was je weekend?"
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Shopping
Retail stores, markets, online orders, and price negotiations
"Hoeveel kost dit?"
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Travel and Transport
Airports, train stations, hotels, and navigating a new city
"Hoe laat vertrekt de volgende trein naar Amsterdam?"
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Business Meetings
Professional calls, client presentations, and team discussions
"Laten we beginnen met het eerste agendapunt."
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Making Friends
Social situations, meeting people, and building connections
"Leuk je te ontmoeten. Waar kom jij vandaan?"
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Health and Doctor Visits
Doctor appointments, pharmacies, and describing symptoms
"Ik heb hoofdpijn sinds gisterochtend."
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Phone Calls
Answering calls, leaving messages, and handling unexpected conversations
"Hallo, met wie spreek ik?"
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Asking for Directions
Navigation, landmarks, public transport, and getting around a city
"Sorry, hoe kom ik bij de metro?"
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News and Current Events
Discussing world events, opinions, and staying informed in another language
"Heb je het nieuws vandaag gezien?"
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Dating and Romance
First dates, expressing feelings, and romantic conversations
"Je ziet er prachtig uit vanavond."
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Emergency Situations
Seeking help, describing urgent problems, and handling crises
"Ik heb dringend hulp nodig."
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Top countries where Dutch is spoken

Netherlands, Belgium, Suriname

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