If you’ve come to Belgium to live and work for more than a short period of time, then sooner or later you’re going to need to learn at least a little of the local language.

Although it’s possible to at least get by with English, particularly in Brussels and in Flanders, you’ll be able to better integrate into the community if you can speak some French or Dutch.

Over 6 million people in Belgium speak Dutch as a first language, together with over 16 million people in the Netherlands.

If you’re living or working in Flanders in the north of Belgium, then even though it might not be essential for you to speak Dutch (depending on your job), knowing some Dutch will certainly give you an advantage in integrating into the community if you’re planning to stay here beyond the short term.

In this article I take a look at the best options for learning French and Dutch in Brussels.

Over 6 million people in Belgium speak Dutch as a first language, together with over 16 million people in the Netherlands.

If you’re living or working in Flanders in the north of Belgium, even though it might not be essential for you to speak Dutch (depending on your job), knowing some Dutch will give you an advantage in integrating into the community if you’re planning to stay here beyond the short term.