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In this short introduction video to Dutch, let the girl with a pearl earring, from Johannes Vermeer’s iconic painting, be your guide to fun facts about the culture and history of the language. Learn Dutch by clicking the buttons below the video for lessons on specific subjects. Take a tour of OLS to find out what's available: How to use OLS.
Access video subtitles in 29 languages by clicking on 'CC' in the video.
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First register for an EU Login account. Log in if you already have an account. Then click on the course level below to continue your language-learning journey. This will take you to an information page. Click on 'Enrol' in the column to the right to access the course. You can take the OLS language test to find the right level for you.
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