Taaladvies.net: Authoritative Dutch Language Reference

Taaladvies.net is a free online reference maintained by the Nederlandse Taalunie (Dutch Language Union). It provides authoritative answers to questions about Dutch spelling, grammar, word choice, and usage. The content is based on the official rules of standard Dutch as taught in schools.

What Taaladvies Offers

The site at https://taaladvies.net/ covers hundreds of specific language questions: When do you use "hen" versus "hun"? Is "groter als" acceptable? How do you hyphenate compound words? Each entry provides a clear explanation with examples, and references the relevant official guideline.

The site is available in Dutch only, which makes it most useful for intermediate and advanced learners who can read explanations in Dutch. The search function works well, and related topics are cross-linked.

Good Fit For

Intermediate and advanced learners who encounter specific grammar or usage questions while writing or reading Dutch. The explanations are definitive — this is the same resource Dutch teachers and editors consult. It is also useful for NT2 exam candidates who need to master formal written Dutch conventions.

Limitations

Taaladvies is a reference tool, not a course. It does not teach Dutch from scratch. All explanations are in Dutch, so learners below B1 will struggle to understand the answers. It does not cover speaking, listening, or informal spoken language — the focus is on formal written standard Dutch.

The interface is functional but dated. There are no exercises, no progress tracking, and no interactive elements.