Want to improve your Dutch but not sure where to start?
Maybe you’ve studied Dutch before, but you’re not sure what your current level is or which Dutch textbook you should buy. The good news: you don’t have to figure it out alone.
At Flowently, you can start with a free online intake and Dutch level assessment. We look at what you already know, what you can understand and, most importantly, how well you can actually communicate in Dutch. Based on your level and goals, we can recommend the right course, tutor and study materials.
What Is My Dutch Level?
Dutch language levels are often described using the European CEFR levels: A0, A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1/C2.
But your level isn’t always the same across every skill. You might understand Dutch at B1 level but still feel like an A2 speaker. You may read quite easily but struggle to follow a fast conversation. That’s completely normal. Knowing Dutch and speaking Dutch are not the same thing.
A0 — Absolute Beginner
You are starting from scratch, perhaps knowing only a few words such as goedemorgen or dankjewel. You can start at the beginning of a beginner course without taking a test.
A1 — Beginner
You can introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, understand basic sentences and recognise familiar words on signs, menus and in everyday situations.
A2 — Elementary
You can manage simple conversations about familiar topics and understand the basics of Dutch grammar, including past and present tenses. You are becoming more independent in everyday Dutch.
B1 — Intermediate
You can have conversations about familiar topics, explain your opinions and talk about your experiences. The focus now shifts from learning Dutch to actively using it.
B2 — Upper Intermediate
You can communicate comfortably in many professional and social situations, understand more complex texts and follow conversations at a natural pace.
Take a Dutch Level Test
Want to know where you stand? Book a free online intake with Flowently. We’ll assess your Dutch, discuss your goals and help you choose the right next step.
Flowently offers personalized private sessions and company group training, online, in person or at your workplace. Whether you want to improve your everyday Dutch, prepare for theDutch Civic Integration Exam (Inburgeringsexamen) or prepare for an NT2 State Exam, we tailor your training to your level, goals and needs.
Dutch Textbooks and Learning Levels
We use a range of trusted Dutch textbooks and learning materials, matched to your Dutch level, goals and learning needs.
- Nederlands in gang — A0–A2: beginners and elementary Dutch
- Nederlands in actie — A2-B1: intermediate Dutch
- Nederlands op niveau — B1-B2: advanced Dutch
- Op naar de eindstreep — A2–B2: advanced Dutch, about the 12 provinces
- De juiste toon — B1–C1: Business Dutch and professional communication
- Taaltempo Nederlands — A0–C1: practical speaking and language development at all levels
- Zichtbaar Nederlands — A0–B2: additional support for grammar, vocabulary and practical Dutch
- Klare Taal – Uitgebreide basisgrammatica — A0–B2: a comprehensive reference book for Dutch grammar
- Learn Dutch on the go – Flowently booklet, everyday conversations and Dutch grammar simply explained.
Flowently will help you choose the right materials for your level and create a program that fits your goals, whether you want to improve your everyday Dutch, speak more confidently at work or prepare for an exam.
Know your level. Choose your path. Start speaking Dutch.
