The single best speaking habit. Every new Dutch phrase you learn, say it out loud twice within 24 hours. A phrase you only read stays asleep. A phrase you said out loud wakes up when you need it.

New here? Doing your inburgering and not sure where to begin? You're in the right place. Two things to do today, two minutes total: 1. Open the Start Here course (in Classroom). It explains the whole exam in plain English, no Dutch needed. 2. Introduce yourself below. Three lines is enough: - Where are you from, and where do you live now? - Which exam part worries you most? - Why do you need to pass? Not sure how to start? "Hi, I'm ... from ... I'm most worried about ... and I need to pass because ..." Mistakes are welcome here, always. Read one other intro and say hello. That's where a community starts. I read every post and answer every one. Lucas

The community and courses take you a long way on your own. If you want personal help, I also teach private Dutch lessons, one-to-one, online. We work on exactly the part you find hardest, usually speaking, at your pace. A 30-minute trial is €28. No pressure, and you can just try one. See how it works and all the options here → https://learnwithlucas.com/en/private-dutch-lessons/

Just starting your inburgering, halfway through, or almost done? Tell us in one line, and where you are living in the Netherlands. Read one other person's answer and say hello.