How to Learn Dutch on the Internet
Dutch is spoken by more than 20 million people worldwide, primarily in the Netherlands, Suriname, Belgium, Curaçao, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. Whether you want to learn the language for business, educational or leisure reasons, the Internet is full of resources that will help you to be successful in spoken or written Dutch. Your budget and goals will determine which learning tools are right for you.
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Decide why you want to learn Dutch on the Internet. You need to clarify whether you need to know written Dutch, spoken Dutch or both.
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Create a learning budget. With no financial commitment, you can learn the alphabet, simple conversational phrases and basic grammatical rules. For a large financial commitment, programs like Rosetta Stone offer personalized online Dutch instruction that will move you toward total fluency.
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Choose the learning resources that are right for you and commit to using them. Even the most expensive online course will not work without your time commitment. Set aside a time each day specifically for working on your Dutch.
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Set specific time-oriented goals for yourself, in order to stay on track. Perhaps you want to know the alphabet and five phrases within two weeks, or you would like to be ready to take a trip in six months. Having a goal in mind will help you to stay on track.
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Stick with your study plan by moving toward your goals and incorporating opportunities for practicing Dutch into your daily life. Chat with someone from Belgium online using text or voice software, join a message board in Dutch or find a local conversation group. Evaluate your learning periodically by checking your progress against your goals. Celebrate when you meet your goals and enjoy speaking or writing Dutch in your daily life.
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