Other resources Dutch
Use the other resources below to improve your English language skills. This page contains useful links that point you towards interesting: apps, dictionaries and news resources.
App
| App | Description | Android or iOs |
| Moodle Mobile | You can use this app to access MyBabel. Take a look at your classes, your schedule and your lesson plan. | Android en iOS |
| Duolingo | Learn a language by practising with writing short sentences and listening to audio. The website doesn’t offer explanations about grammar. | Android en iOS |
Dictionaries
| Link | Description | Level |
| Van Dale | Look for the meaning of words. The Van Dale also provides you with information about grammar. | B1 – C2 |
| Beeldwoordenboek | A dictionary with images of words that you encounter daily. | A – B1 |
| Combinatiewoordenboek | A dictionary with set word combinations and nouns. You fill in a noun and the dictionary generates a list of verbs. You will also be able to view an example sentence. | B1 – C2 |
| AFKorting.nl | A compilation of Dutch abbreviations. | B1 – C2 |
| Synoniemen.nl | Look for synonyms of Dutch words. | B1 – C2 |
| Cambiumned | Use this website to practise your synonyms. | B1 – C2 |
| Mijn Woordenboek | Translate to and from Dutch, English, French, Spanish and German. You can also find synonyms and rhyme words. This website also contains a lot of games. | B1 – C2 |
| Muiswerk woordenboek | A dictionary with images of words that you encounter daily. | A – C2 |
News
| Link | Description | Level |
| Kidsweek | News website for children. | A |
| Jeugdjournaal | News website (with interesting video content) for teenagers. | B1 |
| Metro | Website of the free newspaper Metro. | B1 – B2 |
| Algemeen Dagblad | News website with daily news. | B1 – B2 |
| Algemeen Dagblad – Utrecht | News website with daily news (focuses on Utrecht). | B1 – B2 |
| NU.nl | Short news stories (the website focuses on the most recent news and doesn’t contain in-depth stories). You can select from different categories in the left column (sport, economy etc.). | B1 – B2 |
| RTL Nieuws | Website of the RTL4 news show. Read short news stories. | B1 |
| NOS Nieuws | Headlines of the most recent news (also the latest news bulletin). The website also contains a special page focused on sports. | B2 – C2 |
| Nieuws.nl | News website with daily updates. The news is organised in different categories: foreign affairs, economy, sport, movies etc. | B2 – C2 |
| De Volkskrant | News website of the Volkskrant. | B2 – C2 |
| NRC Handelsblad | News website of the NRC. This paper focuses a lot on economic news. | B2 – C2 |
| Het Financieel Dagblad | News website which focuses on financial news. | B2 – C2 |
Culture
| Link | Description | Level |
| entoen.nu, de canon van Nederland | Dutch history explained. | A – C2 |
| Landenweb | Interesting website with a lot of information about the Netherlands. | B1 |
| De Museumserver | A lot of information about the different museums in the Netherlands. Check our recent exhibitions and use the filters to locate a exhibition nearby. | B1 – C2 |
| Het Wilhelmus | Website that explains the meaning of the Dutch anthem. You can listen to the anthem. | B2 – C2 |
| Alles op een rij | A compiled list of information (books, sources that explain Dutch politics, science and information about food & drinks). | B2 – C2 |
| Nederland FM | Use this website to listen to Dutch radio. We’d recommend 100% NL to improve your language skills. | B1 – C2 |
Background information
| Link | Omschrijving | Niveau |
| Startpagina Nederlandse Taal | Landing page with a wide variety of links to websites about (learning) the Dutch language. | A2-C2 |
| Onze Taal | This website has a lot of information about the Dutch language in use, including idioms and language tips | A2-C2 |