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A mock is only useful if it feels like the real thing.

Find out where you stand before the real exam, and know exactly what to practise next.

In Nederland the people choose.

In Nederland 4 May is Remembrance Day (de Dodenherdenking).

In Nederland people make appointments (afspreken), also with friends and family.

In Nederland you pay almost everything by bank.

In Nederland the gemeente is your first stop.

School is free and compulsory, and parents and school work together.

Write a clear email for the four classic A2 situations: inviting, cancelling, asking and complaining.

In the Netherlands the huisarts is the centre of your care.

Work is important in the Netherlands, and workers have clear rights.

Fill in any form without mistakes and write a short note that does exactly what the task asks.

In Nederland you choose your own partner.

Catch the one detail the question asks for, even when you hear it only once.

Your home is your own place, and you live close to your neighbours.

Know exactly what ONA asks, build a portfolio that holds together, and walk into the final interview prepared.

Before the mock: decide your time plan per component and write it down.

The korte schrijftaak is not a creative writing test.

Many students struggle to find an effective way to learn new vocabulary. Understanding a new word isn't hard, but making it stick is a real art!

Can you guess what nouns are the most often used in Dutch language? I bet some

Sometimes words can tell us a lot about culture. Let's look at 8 typical Dutch words!

Let's learn some fun words to describe people!

Why do Dutch people often reply in English instead of Dutch?

How do you learn multiple languages at once? And is that even possible?

Ready to test your Dutch? Maybe you are preparing for het inburgeringsexamen. Learn all about it!

Maybe you've heard of this rule. It's really handy if you want to conjugate verbs in the past tense.

There are many Dutch podcasts (like ours) and here are 3 reasons why you should listen to them!

How to learn Dutch fast

How to learn Dutch? If you ask yourself this question, you probably start or continue your Dutch language journey today! Learning Dutch takes time and perseverence but it's also fun. In this article we will give you some handy tips, so you can start learning Dutch today!

Other languages influence the Dutch language. Have you noticed that the Dutch even conjugate English nouns?

Afraid of the Dutch inburgeringsexam? No worries! Here you can find some tips and tricks!

You probably know some traditional Dutch names, like Peter, Piet, Karel, Henk en Truus. But did you that you can use some traditional Dutch names to describe a character trait or situation? Give yourself a well deserved break from the dry grammar and give a fun twist to your Dutch conversation.

Use the colours to express yourself in Dutch! Dutch expressions with colours.

Online Dutch Video lessons by The Dutch Online Academy

What do Dutch compound words look like? Here we give you a few examples!

Are there differences between Dutch and Flemish? Flemish is the name for the Dutch language spoken in Flanders. And although the countries are quite similar, there are differences.

Thinking about learning the Dutch language? Then you might wonder what countries speak Dutch! Dutch language might seem small, but did you know that Dutch is in eighth place in the European Union and is an official language in six countries?

What makes Dutch easy, what makes it hard, and why speaking English or German gives you a head start.

Dutch grammar exercises are extremely important for learning Dutch | Learn Dutch fast with Dutch exercises and Dutch explanations by Dutch Online Academy

How to use to be in Dutch to describe position. Use the position verbs zitten liggen staan hangen correctly. Dutch grammar exercises and explanations

English versus Dutch: how similar are Dutch and English? Learn Dutch online. Dutch grammar exercises. What are the differences Dutch and English