Tulipa

Learn Dutch with daily 25-minute lessons. Short structured lessons that actually stick. Go from "hallo" to real conversations in 6 months, just 25 minutes a day.

All 180 lessons free ยท No credit card required

180

Structured lessons

6

Months to B2 level

25

Minutes per day

7

Section types per lesson

Everything you need to learn Dutch online

25 Minutes Daily

Bite-sized lessons designed to fit your busy schedule. Consistent practice beats marathon sessions.

180 Structured Lessons

Theory, grammar, vocabulary, exercises, and listening. Every lesson builds on the last.

AI Conversations

Practice speaking with an AI tutor that adapts to your level and gently corrects mistakes.

Progress Tracking

See your scores, streaks, and milestones. Know exactly where you stand.

Streak System

Build momentum with daily streaks. Stay motivated with milestones and goals.

Spaced Repetition

Review cards and exercises that target your weak spots for maximum retention.

What a lesson looks like

Each lesson has multiple sections โ€” theory, vocabulary, grammar, exercises, and more. Here's a taste of Day 1.

๐Ÿ“–
Dutch Greetings~3 min

Dutch greetings change depending on the time of day. The most common greeting is hallo, which works in any situation...

Goedemorgen!

Good morning!

๐Ÿ“
Essential Greetings~5 min

Hallo

Hello

Dank je wel

Thank you

Alsjeblieft

Please

Tot ziens

Goodbye

๐Ÿ’ช
Practice Time~4 min

How do you say "Good evening" in Dutch?

Goedemorgen
Goedenavondโœ“
Goedenacht

Most of Tulipa is free

All 180 lessons, grammar, vocabulary, and exercises are completely free. Pro only exists because AI conversations cost us money to run.

Free

Everything you need to learn Dutch

All 180 structured lessons
Grammar explanations & rules
Vocabulary with flashcards
Exercises & quizzes
Progress tracking
Streak system & milestones
Spaced repetition reviews
Pro

AI-powered practice

Everything in Free, plus:

AI conversation practice

Built by a learner, for learners

Tulipa was created by a software engineer living in the Netherlands who wanted to build a better way to learn Dutch. It's not a business โ€” it's a passion project. The subscription exists only because AI conversations cost money to run.

Your 6-month Dutch learning journey

Month 1-2

Beginner (A1)

Greetings, numbers, articles (de/het), present tense, basic vocabulary

Month 2-3

Elementary (A2)

Past tenses, separable verbs, word order, daily situations, modal verbs

Month 3-4

Intermediate (B1)

Complex sentences, subjunctive, perfect tenses, reading comprehension

Month 5-6

Upper Intermediate (B2)

Idiomatic expressions, advanced grammar, real conversations, culture

Frequently asked questions about learning Dutch

Is Tulipa really free to learn Dutch?

Yes! All 180 structured lessons, grammar explanations, vocabulary, exercises, progress tracking, and streak system are completely free. The only paid feature is AI conversation practice, which costs money to run because it uses large language model APIs.

How long does it take to learn Dutch with Tulipa?

Tulipa is a 6-month (180-day) curriculum designed for 25 minutes of daily practice. You progress from complete beginner (A1) to upper intermediate (B2) level. Consistent daily practice is the key to success.

Do I need any prior Dutch knowledge to start?

No prior Dutch knowledge is required. Tulipa starts from absolute zero with basic greetings and builds up systematically to complex grammar and real conversations.

What does each daily Dutch lesson include?

Each 25-minute lesson includes up to 7 sections: theory, vocabulary, grammar, exercises, listening practice, review, and conversation. Every lesson builds on the previous one for a structured learning path.

How is Tulipa different from other Dutch learning apps?

Tulipa focuses on structured, curriculum-based learning rather than gamification. It covers real Dutch grammar in depth, follows a clear A1-to-B2 progression, and offers AI-powered conversation practice. It was built by a language learner living in the Netherlands.

Can I practice speaking Dutch with Tulipa?

Yes! Tulipa Pro includes AI conversation practice where you chat with an AI tutor that adapts to your level, corrects your mistakes, and helps you practice real Dutch conversations on topics from your lessons.

Begin je reis vandaag!

(Start your journey today!)