Dutch listening exercises
Use the tools and websites below for Dutch listening exercises. These helpful links will help you practice your listening skills.
Listening exercises
| Link | Description | Level |
| NPO Kennis | Listening activities ( A1 level and above). You can find Dutch television shows with subtitles in languages including English here. | A – C2 |
| 2B Dutch | You can improve your listening skills on this website by watching Dutch videos with subtitling in English, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Make an account and get started! | A2 – C2 |
| Oefeningen voor anderstaligen | Vocabulary building and listening practice activities. | A1 – B1 |
| NT2 Taalmenu | This site has a range of listening practice activities at A1 and A2 level. | A1 – B1 |
| Taalklas | 24 lessons in which you listen, read along, and repeat. Registration is free. | A – B1 |
| Podcast 5 minuten Nederlands | A new podcast every week, in which Caroline talks about her life and Dutch language and culture. If you also want a transcription of the podcast to read, you can email 5minutennl@gmail.com | B1 – C1 |
| Podcast 5 minuten universiteit | A new podcast once or twice a month, in which Caroline talks about the Dutch university system. If you also want a transcription of the podcast to read, you can email 5minutennl@gmail.com | B1+ – C2 |
| Podcasts | You can find a lot of Dutch language podcasts on this site, organised by theme (for example, sports, science, or technology). You can also search by keyword to see suggested podcasts for you. | B2 – C2 |
| Schooltv | Videos at a range of language levels and on a range of topics. Transcriptions are available. | B1 – B2 |
| Zappbios |
Dutch language films for children and teenagers. Many of the films have (Dutch) subtitles available. | A2 – B2 |
| NOS Nieuws | News and current affairs, including news radio. | B1 – B2 |
| NPO Start | This site archives old episodes of Dutch TV shows shown on Nederland 1, 2 en 3 (channels run by the Duch public broadcaster). | B1 – C2 |