I began learning Dutch on my own in 1996, using a book titled (appropriately enough) "Teach Yourself Dutch." At the same time, I got my first high-speed internet connection and realized that the internet could be an incredible resource for someone with no real-life connection to the language. I made the first version of this page in 1997, recommending friendly Dutch-language newsgroups and a few scholarly websites. Since then, the available material has become more copious, more user-friendly, and more fun. I hope that this new version of the page will be valuable to others who share my affection for the Dutch language.
Sections:
- Basics
This is the most basic information for beginners, with simple vocabulary and grammar. If you are planning to learn the language from the beginning, rather than study it linguistically, this is where to start. - Linguistics
Here is information on the history, usage, and structure of the Dutch language. - Texts
Here you will find links to texts that you can read for practice, at a variety of different difficulty levels. - Multimedia
This page presents links to exciting new audio and audiovisual materials available online, which make practicing and using Dutch much more fun. - Related languages
On this page, I've collected a small amount of material related to Dutch's two closest relatives, Afrikaans and Frisian.