Dutch is a natural choice of study as a second language for any German language speaker, due to the similarities between the languages. Those that live in former Dutch colonies and speak Creole languages derived from Dutch, or the speakers of Afrikaans, will also find it very easy to learn the Dutch language. There are plenty of books and CD-based learning material available for learning Dutch. Say it in Dutch is an online bookstore specializing in Dutch learning books that cater to varied needs, along with CDs and Dutch accessories. Dutch at verbalplanet.com is an excellent site for people looking for an innovative way to learn the Dutch language online. It offers live lessons from native speakers of the Dutch language through the Internet. The site also has links to sites selling Dutch learning books, software and various other related resources.
How To Learn Dutch Fast
Best Language Course
If you hated classroom language learning lessons (like myself), then I highly recommend http://www.bigfoottutors.com/tutors/dutch/.
Dutch Subtitles
Many people learning English by watching English-language TV series and movies with subtitles in their own native language. I would have loved to have done the same but unfortunately the Dutch don't make many broadcast productions (Belgium makes more but the Dutch spoken there sounds very different to traditional Dutch).
Keep Speaking Dutch, Even When Responses Are In English
The Dutch are very practical.
