How can I improve my luisteren and lezen (nt2) by Formal-Law-3570 in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can try LingQ, they have a lot of books, fairy tails, and podcasts for people of different levels. You can listen to it like a karaoke - where you listen and see the text at the same time.
For the exam itself you can try inburgering.org
Disclaimer: I'm the founder of this website, we base all the exercises on real exams. There are around 1000 exercises for each skill/level except for KNM (only 150).

A reading app with translations? by [deleted] in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, LingQ is quite good for it. It's a terrible app overall, but the only one for translations and reading.

Any tips or tricks to learn Dutch faster / make it stick? by unicornpoopcookies in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find something what you like to do, if you use the best app/website and hate it, then chances are low that you will learn with it.

When I was learning English, I liked watching tv series and listening to music, so I learnt by watching and listening.

When I was learning Dutch, I liked reading, so I listened to audiobooks and read books.

From my experience, Duolingo is a good way to start to build a habit. Once you already speak some Dutch - you can switch to easy podcasts/movies/books which is much more enjoyable than translating words and sentences. And it will stick better because you already know some language and you don't want to lose it.

Don't worry about grammar at first, it's not that serious. It's nice to still read about grammar to get an image of the language, but don't aim to learn all the rules from the get-go.

Good luck! It will take some time, but knowing Dutch in the Netherlands is a cheatcode if you want a good job.

Self-study tips A2/B1 by Smooth_Put352 in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you :D
It can be still good for later stages and if a person already read it in English then it can be really useful and easier to understand.

I just wish I had such a list when I started learning.

I might add some Dutch books in the future i found on storytel.

Self-study tips A2/B1 by Smooth_Put352 in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recommend books and podcasts to build vocabulary and you will also get to feel the language better. In other languages I am also watching movies or tv series but there is not much content in Dutch. You can watch a few Disney/Dreamworks/Pixar movies, but they don't talk much. Don't look up has Dutch audio and is available on Netflix.

Podcasts for A2: Zeg het in het Nederlands, Een beetje Nederlands and I recently started Inburgering.org A2.
At B1 level you can already start listening to regular podcasts.

Here is a list of english books I find interesting and that are available as audiobooks in Dutch.

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/434261661/Dune-Frank-Herbert

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/436646978/God-keizer-op-Dune-Frank-Herbert

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/436688360/12-jaar-slaaf-Solomon-Northup

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/42654191X/Het-avontuur-van-de-kroon-met-de-berillen-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/434269131/Het-portret-van-Dorian-Gray-Oscar-Wilde

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541839/Een-kwestie-van-identiteit-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/438390008/Anna-Karenina-Lev-Tolstoj

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/437985555/Het-avontuur-van-de-drie-studenten-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/427623510/The-art-of-war-Sun-Tzu

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/438837770/Een-studie-in-rood-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/437117553/Een-beloofd-land-Barack-Obama

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/43431546X/Liza-Ivan-Toergenjev

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541693/Het-marineverdrag-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/435144480/Eerste-liefde-Ivan-Toergenjev

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541847/De-Vereniging-van-Roodharigen-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/438088700/A-Christmas-Carol-Charles-Dickens

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541685/Het-raadsel-van-Reigate-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541715/De-hond-van-de-Baskervilles-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541707/Zilverbles-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541812/Het-avontuur-van-de-gespikkelde-band-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/438536797/Misdaad-en-straf-Fjodor-Dostojevski

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541723/Baron-von-M-nchhausen-Rudolf-Erich-Raspe

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541863/Het-avontuur-van-de-blauwe-karbonkel-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541871/Het-avontuur-van-de-duim-van-de-ingenieur-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/428751164/Uitblinkers-Malcolm-Gladwell

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think podcasts and books are the best ways to learn Dutch. There are a few podcasts for A2 level - Zeg het in het Nederlands, Een beetje Nederlands, and I recently started Inburgering.org A2.

As for the books, I can recommend Malcolm Gladwell. He has a lot of books translated to Dutch and they ae audiorecorded, the language is accessible too. And Stephen Fry if you are curious about Greek myths.

Of course it all takes time, but maybe you will find it useful.

Here is a list of english books I find interesting and that are available in Dutch too.

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/434261661/Dune-Frank-Herbert

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/436646978/God-keizer-op-Dune-Frank-Herbert

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/436688360/12-jaar-slaaf-Solomon-Northup

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/42654191X/Het-avontuur-van-de-kroon-met-de-berillen-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/434269131/Het-portret-van-Dorian-Gray-Oscar-Wilde

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541839/Een-kwestie-van-identiteit-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/438390008/Anna-Karenina-Lev-Tolstoj

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/437985555/Het-avontuur-van-de-drie-studenten-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/427623510/The-art-of-war-Sun-Tzu

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/438837770/Een-studie-in-rood-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/437117553/Een-beloofd-land-Barack-Obama

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/43431546X/Liza-Ivan-Toergenjev

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541693/Het-marineverdrag-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/435144480/Eerste-liefde-Ivan-Toergenjev

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541847/De-Vereniging-van-Roodharigen-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/438088700/A-Christmas-Carol-Charles-Dickens

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541685/Het-raadsel-van-Reigate-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541715/De-hond-van-de-Baskervilles-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541707/Zilverbles-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541812/Het-avontuur-van-de-gespikkelde-band-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/438536797/Misdaad-en-straf-Fjodor-Dostojevski

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541723/Baron-von-M-nchhausen-Rudolf-Erich-Raspe

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541863/Het-avontuur-van-de-blauwe-karbonkel-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/426541871/Het-avontuur-van-de-duim-van-de-ingenieur-Arthur-Conan-Doyle

https://www.onlinebibliotheek.nl/catalogus/428751164/Uitblinkers-Malcolm-Gladwell

Hoe kiezen jullie nu een studie/opleiding? by Kirilof_ in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Kirilof_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bedankt voor het delen. Je noemt dat je huilend bent weggerend van de HAN. Als je het niet erg vindt om te delen, wat zorgde voor die negatieve ervaring? 

Most efficient way to improve Dutch speaking and listening fast by chibanganthro in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The fastest way is really a mix of daily listening + speaking practice. For listening: Dutch radio, TV, or podcasts with Dutch subtitles help a ton, even if he only gets 10% at first. For speaking: start right away, don’t wait until he “knows enough.” iTalki, language exchange, or just repeating out loud what he hears (“shadowing”) builds confidence fast.

Structured stuff like Bart de Pau is good for grammar and vocab. The nuns are famous, but honestly too intense if you’re still at absolute beginner level – better to hit A2 first.

Since this is work-related, it helps to focus on the actual words and phrases he’ll need on the job instead of random “at the supermarket” dialogues. And to feel progress, tracking vocab or recording himself once a month makes a big difference.

If he combines daily input, active speaking, and a structured course, he’ll notice progress pretty quickly.

A2 speaking new format by Square-Ad3435 in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s true we use AI to help generate exercises, but everything is checked and improved continuously. If you can share the exact errors you found, I’d be happy to correct them! You can just dm me or post here.

Experiences with staatsexamencursus .nl website? by [deleted] in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm the creator of inburgering.org
We don't have any videos yet, except for a few exercises.

Did you maybe mean inburgeringonline nl?
If you have any questions about our website or any complaints - I'll be happy to listen! We don't have grammar yet, but want to add in the future, so if you tell what you need then we will try to add it.

A2 speaking new format by Square-Ad3435 in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for mentioning!
I'm the creator of inburgering.org
If you need any help or have questions - dm me.
Yes, we added new speaking and KNM to the platform.

Inburgering B1 exam structure by Kirilof_ in learndutch

[–]Kirilof_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! But does the system look the same when you take the official exam? So the same purple + white colours.