Top apps to learn the Dutch language

Almost everyone has a smartphone, so why not use it to learn Dutch? Let’s review the top apps for learning Dutch. Some have both a free and a paying option.

Top paying apps

  • Rosetta stone has an outstanding reputation for many languages, also thanks to their app you can try for free for 3 days.
  • LearnDutch.org‘s app costs $2,99 (price may change) and includes the 1000 most common words used plus pronunciation.
  • Mondly created an excellent app with many free features plus the possibility of paying for extra premium features.
  • Dutchpod101.com offers a few video language lessons for free but most of the content is paid. You can try their approach with some free apps.
Yep, you can learn with your smartphone too! Pro tip: switch the settings to Dutch.

Top free apps

  • Excellent and highly recommended is Nedbox.be. Read or watch news and answer the questions based on your level, not for absolute beginners though.
  • Duolingo is completely free and is an online leader with its multiple choice questions. A similar one is Babbel’s free Dutch learning application.
  • HelloTalk connects you with native speakers to simply chat.
  • Learn over 6000 words with this highly-rated app from FunEasyLearn.
  • To Learn Free has an uncountable number of quizzes on its old school website.
  • Head over to the Dutch Language Academy for grammar quizzes up to intermediate level.
  • Good texts up to intermediate level on Lingua.com‘s website.
  • Answer easy multiple choice questions with Clozemaster.

Top apps for advanced students (B2+)

  • Find expert spellingtests on Taaltelefoon.be.
  • Search for mistakes on the VRT’s game Taalklik.
  • Practise your grammar with exercises on ikschrijfbeter.nl.
  • Ignore the first questions on the Interuniversitaire Taaltest, the test starts from question 9 on.

Check for more apps in Google Play’s store.