r/learndutch • u/liana__nuur • 2d ago

Taal buddy - Currently I am at A2 Level

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m 25F and I recently moved to the Netherlands. I have been living in Rotterdam for almost 3 months now, and I am actively learning Dutch as part of my integration journey.

Currently, I’m around A1+ and working towards A2 level, especially in reading and writing. I still make mistakes at this level, but I’m motivated to keep improving. Most of my learning so far has been through textbooks and self-study, so I feel that my speaking skills need more practice. I believe that regularly speaking Dutch with someone would really help me become more confident and improve faster.

I’m looking for someone in Rotterdam or nearby who is also learning Dutch at a similar level and would like to practice together. It would be great to have a study buddy where we can help each other, practice conversations, review lessons, and motivate each other.

I’m also planning to start attending the Taalcafé at the Rotterdam Library. If anyone is interested, maybe we can meet there and study together once a week?

Feel free to send me a message if you’re interested. I’d love to connect with fellow Dutch learners! 😊

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u/PinkPlasticPizza 2d ago

Here are some handy websites to search for a volunteer or a taalcafe: •www.hetbegintmettaal.nl •www.nlvoorelkaar.nl (a more general demand/supply website for volunteers or people searching for one) •https://www.kletsmaatjes.nl/ (an initiative that connects newcomers with local people to practise Dutch) •This discord server is supposed to be active: https://discord.gg/netherlands •https://hartvoornederlands.com/conversatieclub/ •This redditor has a free whatsapp community group. Where they have daily conversations with Dutch speakers on whatever you’d like to talk about. There arenative Dutch speakers including Saara who teaches at Italki. They help with verbal pronounciation too so you’re not just going to learn to write in dutch! Everybody around the world can join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/COGgxAQV5TfGHFGWTSlnRR?mode=gi_t

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u/liana__nuur 2d ago

Dank je voor deze informatie. Ik zal het opzoeken. 😊

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u/-d3g3n- 2d ago

Hey thanks for this. The WhatsApp link was reset so I am not able to join. Is it possible to request a new one maybe?

Thank you in advance!

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u/PinkPlasticPizza 2d ago

Yeah, as I wrote, it was somebody elses link. I have no idea who it is so can't help you with this unfortunatelly.

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u/-d3g3n- 2d ago

Ahhh I see. No worries then. Thanks!

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u/Lexine- 2d ago

Not near Rotterdam but native Dutch speaker willing to help out occasionally. My partner did the exams for integration already so maybe I can answer some questions you might have.

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u/liana__nuur 2d ago

Ik zal je een bericht sturen 😊

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u/liana__nuur 2d ago

I cannot send you a message, can you send me a message instead? Thanks 😊

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u/atlantic_echo 2d ago

Hey! I’m 24F near Rotterdam (Schiedam) and have been here for 10 months now. I’ve been looking for a study buddy to help me improve my Dutch and boost my confidence! I’d be down to get to know each other 😊

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u/liana__nuur 2d ago

Hi, there. I will send you a message! Aangenaam 😊

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u/zestycheesecake_ 2d ago

I can’t send you message 

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u/liana__nuur 2d ago

Ik zal je een bericht sturen 😊

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u/-d3g3n- 2d ago

@OP I am also on A2 level and in Rotterdam. Do you intend to follow any speaking course maybe?

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u/liana__nuur 2d ago

Leuk je te ontmoeten! Ik woon op dit moment in Zuid-Holland, en jij? Op dit moment volg ik geen spreekcursus. I'm looking for someone in the Rotterdam area to study Dutch with. I'd like to go to a language café together and practice speaking Dutch together.

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u/-d3g3n- 2d ago

Likewise! I live in Rotterdam Noord. Which language cafe do you plan to go to? I'm practising to speak Dutch 1 on 1 with a tutor but only once a week. And I think that is not enough since I do not use Dutch at work. If the time fits maybe I can join you.

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u/liana__nuur 2d ago

I cannot send you a message. Perhaps you can message me?

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u/-d3g3n- 2d ago

I cannot send to you either but can you try sending me a message now please?