Digital resources
Using the options below, you can immediately start improving your language skills independently online. Rather contact one of our language experts personally?
Check out our on-site language support.
E-books via the Fontys Librabry
Check out the Library Guides in the Fontys Library and browse through resources specially selected for improving your Dutch language skills.
go to Fontys LibraryHogeschooltaal
Improve your basic written skills in Dutch (B2 level) to graduation level by practising in the Hogeschooltaal digital modules. We can financially support you to get free access to the Hogeschooltaal Nederlands digital learning environment through a pilot.Once you have access, you start with a check of your language level. Your starting level in the various components is determined based on your personal results. You are then offered exercises in your development area(s) only.
Apply for access here
KU Leuven Writing Help
Writing Help is a KU Leuven online tool that automatically reviews and provides feedback on texts. That feedback helps you to critically review your text and improve it where necessary. Writing Help is available to Fontys students free of charge. You will need login details to access Writing Help, which you can find via this link.
Better Writing MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) from the UVA/HVA
This is a free writing course for higher vocational bachelor's students. If you register, you can log in and out so you don't have to take the modules all at once.
go to moocbeterschrijven.nl
Useful websites
- Language advice | the Taalunie (Language Union) answers specific questions on language and spelling
- Taalwinkel |the online language advice point of the UvA and HvA
- Onze Taal | the Dutch association of language lovers, with the magazine Onze Taal. News, advice and information on language issues
- Van Dale online | the concise online version of the Great Dictionary of the Dutch Language
- woordenlijst.org | Het Groene Boekje online - the Dutch Language Dictionary, an overview of the official spelling of Dutch words that follows decisions made by the Dutch Language Union