Learning Dutch doesn’t have to take hours. In fact, consistency is far more powerful than long study sessions. If you’re preparing for the inburgering exam or just trying to reach level A2 or B1, building a simple daily routine can help you make real progress.
This guide shows how you can improve your Dutch with just 10 minutes a day, using a method that’s realistic, habit-forming, and beginner-friendly.
Why daily practice works
Language learning is all about repetition, exposure, and building confidence over time. By practicing Dutch every day—even for a short period—you:
- Improve your vocabulary gradually
- Strengthen sentence structure and grammar
- Build confidence in speaking
- Make fewer mistakes during the inburgering exam
A simple 10-minutes Dutch practice routine
Here’s a routine you can follow every day from home, school, or on the train.
Minute 1–2: Read a simple sentence
Find a short Dutch sentence related to your daily life. You can use a textbook, app, or Dutch Coach question.
Example:
“Ik ga vaak naar de supermarkt op zaterdag.”
(“I often go to the supermarket on Saturday.”)
Read it out loud once or twice.
Minute 3–4: Say it in your own words
Now change the sentence and make it personal.
Example:
“Ik ga op zondag naar de markt, want ik koop graag vers brood.”
(“I go to the market on Sunday because I like to buy fresh bread.”)
This helps you practice speaking and forming your own sentences.
Minute 5–6: Answer a real question
Pick a speaking question and try to answer it out loud.
Example:
Vraag: Wat doe je in het weekend? Waarom?
Antwoord: Ik ga wandelen in het park, omdat ik frisse lucht fijn vind.
You can get daily questions like this from Dutch Coach on Telegram.
Minute 7–8: Listen or read something small
Watch a short video or read a short paragraph in Dutch. Choose something simple like:
- A Dutch news headline
- An Instagram post in Dutch
- A slow Dutch video (e.g. from npo.nl)
Minute 9–10: Write or type 1 sentence
End your session by writing one sentence about your day in Dutch. You don’t need to be perfect.
Example:
Vandaag werk ik thuis en ik drink koffie met melk.
This strengthens memory and helps with grammar.
Use tools to make It even easier
To help build this habit, you can use:
- Dutch Coach (Telegram): Sends one question per day and gives instant feedback
- Notebook or Notes App: Track one sentence per day
- Sticky Notes: Label things in your home with Dutch words
- Calendar Reminders: Set a 10-minute block every day
Final Thoughts
Dutch fluency isn’t built in a day. But 10 minutes daily is enough to make steady progress, especially when paired with smart tools like Dutch Coach.
Start your daily habit today and prepare with confidence.
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